The Patsy Tokemoto Mink Education Foundation awards five scholarships of up to $2,000 each as of October 2010, to help support low-income women, particularly mothers. The foundation was established in 2003 to honor Mink, a former congresswoman who was passionate about economic justice and women's rights. The application criteria are that you must be a woman who is at least 17 years old with minor children, you must be enrolled in an accredited program and you must be from a low-income family with an annual income of less than $17,500 for a family of two, $22,000 for a family of three and $26,500 for a family of four as of October 2010.
Patsy Tokemoto Mink Foundation
PO Box 769
Granby, MA 01033
patsyminkfoundation.org
Scholarships4Moms offers a $10,000 scholarship annually that can be used toward any educational opportunity, including GED coursework, college tuition, books and student loans. The scholarship is only available to U.S. resident mothers who are 18 years or older with minor children. You must submit an application at Scholarships4Moms.net and then view information from schools offering online and campus courses. You will then have the option to request more information about the schools showcased or regarding student loans.
Scholarships4Moms
135 Townsend St, Suite 615
San Francisco, CA 94107
Scholarships4Moms.net
Mommy Goes to College is a $1,000 scholarship that is open to mothers pursuing an undergraduate degree who have a combined household income of less than $100,000 as of October 2010. The scholarship is only open to first-year or transfer students. A written or video essay is required to apply for this scholarship that must answer these questions: "What is your biggest challenge as a mother to get a degree? What can colleges to do help you overcome this challenge and encourage mothers to further their education?" This scholarship is awarded annually, is open to all states and is not school-specific.
Mommy Goes to College
P.O. Box 2369
Boulder, CO 80306-2369
myUsearch.com
Project Working Mom is a $5 million scholarship campaign for moms looking to complete their degree through online coursework. You will need to fill out an application form and complete an essay in 1,500 words or fewer that details why you would like to earn an online college degree. Scholarships are selected based on the applicant's essay and how well she can articulate why an online degree fits her lifestyle. Project Working Mom scholarships are open to residents of all U.S. states, and the recipients must complete their coursework online at the following accredited colleges: Ashford University, Everest University, Virginia College, Walden University, Capella University, Saint Leo University, Allied Schools and Ashworth College. There are no income requirements.
Project Working Mom
elearners.com/projectworkingmom