The Ann and Albert Barker Memorial Scholarship grants married University of Rhode Island students financial assistance for undergraduate education. Students must be enrolled at the University of Rhode Island and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 to qualify. The Ann and Albert Barker Memorial Scholarship may be granted to married students with or without children.
The ThanksUSA fund gives awards of $3,000 to spouses of military service personnel. To receive the award, you must be a high school graduate planning to enroll in a two- or four-year accredited college or university, or equivalent vocational school. If you have already earned a two-year Associate's degree, you may use the award to pursue a Bachelor's degree. You must also have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on your most recent academic records to qualify.
Married juniors and seniors at the University of Michigan-Flint can qualify for the James H. and Sara Burnham Memorial Scholarship. To receive the award, you must demonstrate financial need and hold a record of good academic standing at the University of Michigan-Flint. You do not have to submit an application to receive the award--the office of financial aid considers all qualifying students.
If you are a married student struggling to make ends meet, you may qualify for a Federal Pell Grant. Many independent low-income students--including married individuals--receive Pell Grants each year in amounts as high as $5,500. You must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-awarding program to receive a Pell Grant. Find out if you qualify for a Pell Grant by completing a Federal Application for Financial Student Aid online.