Hey guys, this might be kind of unusual, but I'm a high school junior who's also a mom. Balancing school and my baby is tough enough, and I'm pretty worried about paying for college. Does anyone know about any scholarships specifically for moms that I could apply for?
Absolutely, there are numerous scholarship opportunities specifically tailored for moms and single parents. One of them is the Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation. Named after Patsy Mink, who co-authored the Title IX amendment, this foundation offers five scholarships per year specifically for mothers. As for its eligibility, the applicants must be a mother who is at least 17 with minor children, and they should also be enrolled in an accredited institution.
Area-specific scholarships could also be an option, like the Capture the Dream Single Parent Scholarship, which assists low-income single parents who are Bay Area residents and who are also enrolled in a 2-4 year institution.
Lastly, you might want to research your targeted colleges, as some have scholarship programs directed specifically at students who are parents. For instance, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has a Child Care Tuition Assistance Program (CCTAP) that offers parenting students aid in paying for their child care expenses.
Best of luck in your pursuit of higher education!
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