Grants for Single Mothers in Oklahoma

Mommy Goes to College Scholarship

• The Mommy Goes to College Scholarship is offered to a mother returning to college by the college website myUsearch. To qualify, you must thoughtfully answer essay questions on the challenges you've faced as a mother returning to school and any educational and/or career goals you may have. Applicants must also have at least one dependent minor child and have a combined yearly household income of less than $100,000. The award amount is a one time payment of $1,000.

  myUsearch

  303-975-6857

  myusearch.com

Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship

• The Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship is offered to an outstanding mother and student by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation. Applicants must have at least one dependent minor child, must be 35 years old or older and you must demonstrate financial need. Additionally, students must write an essay on any hardships they have overcome and their future life goals. The award amount is generally between $1,000 and $2,500.

  Jeannette Rankin Foundation

  1 Huntington Road, Suite 701

  Athens, GA 30606

  706-208-1211

  rankinfoundation.org

Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship

• The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship is offered to a deserving mother and student by the Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation. The award is named after Patsy Takemoto Mink, a Hawaiian senator and education and women's rights advocate. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship, have at least one dependent minor child, be at least aged 17 and be enrolled full-time in a vocational, bachelor's or master's degree program. The award amount is $2,000 per academic year.

  Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation

  P.O. Box 769

  Granby, MA 01033

  patsyminkfoundation.org

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

• The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship is offered to a deserving Oklahoma student by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Oklahoma, be graduating from high school, be planning on attending an accredited Oklahoma college or university full-time and must meet the strict academic criteria. The award amount is $1,500 per academic year.

  Oklahoma State Department of Education

  2500 N. Lincoln Boulevard

  Oklahoma City, OK73105

  405-521-2808

  okcollegestart.org