Finding scholarships and grants can significantly ease the financial burden of returning to school, especially for single parents juggling multiple responsibilities. Opportunities to earn funding are at your fingertips!
At H.O.P.E., Inc., our mission is to support single parents finishing their education by providing up to $400 a month in rent and/or childcare assistance when financial hardships pose a threat. Check your eligibility for program enrollment. We’re here to help ease the burden and want to make sure you’re equipped with the tools and resources you need to thrive in school.
Here’s a list of top scholarships and grants available for single parents in 2025 to help you achieve your educational goals:
1. ANSWER Scholarship
- Amount: Up to $22,000
- Eligibility: Single mothers aged 25 or older with school-age children, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
- Deadline: February 1, 2025
- Details: Focuses on helping women achieve a four-year degree to support their families.
2. Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship
- Amount: $5,000
- Eligibility: Low-income women with children who are pursuing a post-secondary degree.
- Deadline: August 1, 2025
- Details: The foundation offers financial support to low-income mothers to assist them in obtaining education or training.
3. Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund
- Amount: Up to $2,000
- Eligibility: Women aged 35 or older who are low-income and pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree.
- Deadline: February 15, 2025
- Details: Focused on empowering older women to achieve their educational goals.
4. The Custody X Change Single Parent Scholarship
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- Amount: $1,000 per semester
- Eligibility: Single parents with primary physical custody who are enrolled at an accredited university.
- Deadline: Ongoing, with deadlines on April 30, August 31, and December 31 each year.
- Details: Designed to help single parents offset the cost of tuition and childcare while pursuing their education.
5. Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) Scholarships
- Amount: Varies by scholarship
- Eligibility: Women pursuing a degree in accounting, with preference for single mothers.
- Deadline: April 30, 2025
- Details: Includes multiple scholarships to support women in the field of accounting.
6. Women’s Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)
- Amount: Varies
- Eligibility: Survivors of intimate partner abuse who are single parents and pursuing a college degree.
- Deadline: Rolling
- Details: Designed to empower survivors by providing financial support for higher education
7. The Jeanette Rankin Foundation Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
- Amount: $2,000
- Eligibility: Women aged 35+ pursuing vocational, associate, or bachelor’s degrees, with preference for single mothers.
- Deadline: February 1, 2025
- Details: Assists low-income women in achieving their educational and career goals.
8. Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) Scholarships
- Amount: Varies
- Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students who are single parents.
- Deadline: April 15, 2025
- Details: Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., these scholarships focus on promoting educational advancement.
These scholarships are designed to help single parents like you achieve your dreams of higher education, providing the financial support needed to reduce the strain of tuition and related expenses. Be sure to review the eligibility criteria and deadlines to maximize your chances of securing these funds.
Good luck in your educational journey!
