The Iowa State University Margaret Sloss Women's Center offers the Division of Student Affairs Scholarship adult students who are 25 years of age or older, have minor children, a 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. This is a $1,000 scholarship that may be renewed a maximum of four years. First consideration for this particular award will be given to single mothers.
Director Penny Rice, Ph.D.,
Margaret Sloss Women's Center
203 Sloss House
Ames, Iowa 50011-1220
515-294-4154
The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation was established in 2003 as an effort to keep the work of Congresswoman Mink alive. She dedicated her career to fighting for civil liberties, women's rights, and economic justice. The foundation offers scholarships to single mothers of all ages in low-income households. The funds may be used to pursue a college degree or vocational training. A mother interested in pursuing a master's or doctoral degree also may apply. Five awards of $2,000 each are given.
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
P.O. Box 769
Granby, MA 01033
patsyminkfoundation.org
The R.O.S.E. Fund is reserved for survivors of domestic violence who want to pursue a college education in the New England region in an effort to gain and sustain financial independence. There is no specified age requirement. Applicants must submit three letters from individuals who are of no relation attesting to the fact that the applicant escaped domestic violence more than a year ago, documentation of earned income, and letters of recommendation. One award is given in the amount of $25,000.
The R.O.S.E. Fund
200 Harvard Mill Square
Suite 310
Wakefield, MA 01880
617-482-5400
www.rosefund.org