I'm currently living with my single mom and I'm interested in finding scholarships that cater to students in my situation. Does anyone know of scholarships geared towards dependents of single mothers? Any advice on where I should begin looking?
Sure thing! There are several scholarships out there intended to support students living in single-parent households. However, one does need to take into account that scholarship availability can change according to geographic location, academic performance, financial need, or specific interests.
1. The "LiveYourDream" awards are given to women who provide the primary financial support for their families. This could extend to single mothers who are pursuing a secondary education or are enrolled in a vocational skills training program.
2. Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation awards scholarships to mothers, specifically, so if your mom is interested in carrying out or extending her own education, this could be beneficial.
3. Consider the Capture the Dream Scholarship, which provides support to single parents based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
4. The Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship is designed for low-income single parents or children of either single parents or other disadvantaged groups.
Research is key – use search engines like Fastweb, Scholarships.com, or CollegeVine's Appily tool to uncover more opportunities. You could also inquire at your school's financial aid office, or ask your college counselor if they know about any local scholarships catering to your circumstances. Lastly, don't forget to complete your FAFSA application too; this could give you access to financial aid based on your family's financial situation. Best of luck, and keep looking -- new scholarships are created every year.
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