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Scholarships for Single Parents

Single Parents

As a single parent, paying for school can be difficult. But single parent scholarships exist to ease the burden many single parents face when trying to balance work, school and paying the bills.

Single parent scholarships are distributed by individuals and groups or societies for use at a specific school.

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Park Foundation Scholarship

Tompkins Cortland Community College

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The Park Foundation Scholarship is available to both male and female full-time students at Tompkins Cortland Community College. You must be any of these qualifications to be eligible for this award; a single, male student who is the head of the household with dependents; a single, female student who is the head of the household with dependents;...

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Park Foundation Scholarship

Tompkins Cortland Community College

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The Park Foundation Scholarship is available to both male and female full-time students at Tompkins Cortland Community College. You must be any of these qualifications to be eligible for this award; a single, male student who is the head of the household with dependents; a single, female student who is the head of the household with dependents;...

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Rosemary Low Scholarship

California State University, Los Angeles

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The Rosemary Low Scholarship is available to full-time upper division students at California State University, Los Angeles. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a single parent to be eligible for this award.

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Rosemary Low Scholarship

California State University, Los Angeles

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The Rosemary Low Scholarship is available to full-time upper division students at California State University, Los Angeles. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a single parent to be eligible for this award.

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Dr. C. Carl Tully and Margaret Tully Scholarship

West Virginia University - Health Sciences Center

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The Dr. C. Carl Tully and Margaret Tully Scholarship is available to medical students at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. You must have at least one child, be regularly enrolled and demonstrate financial need and academic promise to be eligible for this award.

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Dr. C. Carl Tully and Margaret Tully Scholarship

West Virginia University - Health Sciences Center

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The Dr. C. Carl Tully and Margaret Tully Scholarship is available to medical students at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. You must have at least one child, be regularly enrolled and demonstrate financial need and academic promise to be eligible for this award.

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HCC Foundation Child Care Grant

Herkimer County Community College

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The HCC Foundation Child Care Grant is available to single parents attending Herkimer County Community College. You must utilize the child care center at the college to be eligible for this award.

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HCC Foundation Child Care Grant

Herkimer County Community College

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The HCC Foundation Child Care Grant is available to single parents attending Herkimer County Community College. You must utilize the child care center at the college to be eligible for this award.

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Past Madam President's Club Scholarship

Cochise College

$500 Varies See Details

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The Past Madam President's Club Scholarship is open to students at Cochise College. You must be a mother raising children under 18 years of age, be a resident of Cochise County, and be enrolled for at least six credit hours. Additionally, you must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, show financial need, and demonstrate academic achievement to be eligible...

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Past Madam President's Club Scholarship

Cochise College

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$500

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The Past Madam President's Club Scholarship is open to students at Cochise College. You must be a mother raising children under 18 years of age, be a resident of Cochise County, and be enrolled for at least six credit hours. Additionally, you must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, show financial need, and demonstrate academic achievement to be eligible...

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Askew Childcare Scholarship

Cochise College

$1,000 Varies See Details

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The Askew Childcare Scholarship is open to students at Cochise College. You must be a parent with child/children younger than 18 years of age, demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Askew Childcare Scholarship

Cochise College

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$1,000

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The Askew Childcare Scholarship is open to students at Cochise College. You must be a parent with child/children younger than 18 years of age, demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Mary V. O'Connor Scholarship

University of Houston at Victoria

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The Mary V. O'Connor Scholarship is available to single parents enrolled in at least three hours at the University of Houston-Victoria. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award.

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Mary V. O'Connor Scholarship

University of Houston at Victoria

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The Mary V. O'Connor Scholarship is available to single parents enrolled in at least three hours at the University of Houston-Victoria. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award.

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Evelyn Burton Scholarship

Western New England University

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The Evelyn Burton Scholarship is available to students at Western New England University. You must be a single parent to be eligible for this award.

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Evelyn Burton Scholarship

Western New England University

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The Evelyn Burton Scholarship is available to students at Western New England University. You must be a single parent to be eligible for this award.

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University of Iowa Government Child Care Assistance Scholarship

University of Iowa

$300 Varies See Details

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The University of Iowa Government Child Care Assistance Scholarship is available to students at the University of Iowa who currently have children in a licensed daycare program. You must demonstrate financial need and have filed a financial aid application to qualify for this award.

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University of Iowa Government Child Care Assistance Scholarship

University of Iowa

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$300

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The University of Iowa Government Child Care Assistance Scholarship is available to students at the University of Iowa who currently have children in a licensed daycare program. You must demonstrate financial need and have filed a financial aid application to qualify for this award.

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Grace McLaughlin Scholarship

Herkimer County Community College

$500 Varies See Details

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The Grace McLaughlin Scholarship is available to non - traditional students at Herkimer County Community College. You must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Selection will be based on academic performance, community and / or college service. Preference is given to single parents.

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Grace McLaughlin Scholarship

Herkimer County Community College

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$500

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The Grace McLaughlin Scholarship is available to non - traditional students at Herkimer County Community College. You must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Selection will be based on academic performance, community and / or college service. Preference is given to single parents.

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Largest Scholarships for Single Parents

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Single Parent Household Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

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The Single Parent Household Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be a student who was raised in a single parent household or be a student who is a single parent, be enrolled at any university in the United States majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts...

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Single Parent Household Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

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Up to $10,000

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The Single Parent Household Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be a student who was raised in a single parent household or be a student who is a single parent, be enrolled at any university in the United States majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts...

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James E. "Pete" Petersen Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$5,670 Varies See Details

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The James E. "Pete" Petersen Scholarship is open to non-traditional female students at Westminster College in Utah enrolled at least half-time. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to single parents.

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James E. "Pete" Petersen Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

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$5,670

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The James E. "Pete" Petersen Scholarship is open to non-traditional female students at Westminster College in Utah enrolled at least half-time. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to single parents.

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Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Support Award

Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation

Up to $5,000 August 01, 2025 See Details

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The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Support Award is available to female students who are pursuing education or training at a non-profit, accredited institution. You must be at least 17 years of age, be considered of a low-income status, and a mother with minor children to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on financial need, personal...

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Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Support Award

Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation

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Up to $5,000

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August 01, 2025
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The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Support Award is available to female students who are pursuing education or training at a non-profit, accredited institution. You must be at least 17 years of age, be considered of a low-income status, and a mother with minor children to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on financial need, personal...

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Iowa West Foundation Stars Scholarship

Council Bluffs Schools Foundation

$3,500 Varies See Details

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The Iowa West Foundation Stars Scholarship is available to low-income adults returning to school who are residents of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, are U.S. citizens, and are parents. You must plan to attend school full time for a certificate, diploma or two-year degree to be eligible for this award.

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Iowa West Foundation Stars Scholarship

Council Bluffs Schools Foundation

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$3,500

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The Iowa West Foundation Stars Scholarship is available to low-income adults returning to school who are residents of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, are U.S. citizens, and are parents. You must plan to attend school full time for a certificate, diploma or two-year degree to be eligible for this award.

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Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County (SPSF)

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College

$2,700 Varies See Details

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The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County is available to students at Pulaski Technical College. You must be a single parent who has custody of children under 17 and a resident of Pulaski County to be eligible for this award.

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Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County (SPSF)

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College

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$2,700

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The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County is available to students at Pulaski Technical College. You must be a single parent who has custody of children under 17 and a resident of Pulaski County to be eligible for this award.

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HeySunday Success Scholarship for Single Moms

Hey Sunday

$2,500 June 01, 2025 See Details

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The HeySunday Success Scholarship for Single Moms is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are mothers. To be considered, you must submit a 450 - to 550 - word essay on the following topic: "What inspired you to continue your education? What obstacles have you faced? How do you manage your roles as both a student and a mother?"

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HeySunday Success Scholarship for Single Moms

Hey Sunday

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$2,500

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June 01, 2025
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The HeySunday Success Scholarship for Single Moms is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are mothers. To be considered, you must submit a 450 - to 550 - word essay on the following topic: "What inspired you to continue your education? What obstacles have you faced? How do you manage your roles as both a student and a mother?"

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Osher Foundation Scholarship

University of California San Diego

Up to $2,500 Varies See Details

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The Osher Foundation Scholarship is available to transfer students at the University of California San Diego. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be transferring from a California community college, have a high GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be a parent.

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Osher Foundation Scholarship

University of California San Diego

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Up to $2,500

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The Osher Foundation Scholarship is available to transfer students at the University of California San Diego. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be transferring from a California community college, have a high GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be a parent.

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Johnny W. Dake Memorial Scholarship

Volunteer State Community College

$2,500 November 01, 2025 See Details

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The Johnny W. Dake Memorial Scholarship is available to a female students at Volunteer State Community College. You must be a parent and be widowed or divorced to be eligible for this award.

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Johnny W. Dake Memorial Scholarship

Volunteer State Community College

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$2,500

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The Johnny W. Dake Memorial Scholarship is available to a female students at Volunteer State Community College. You must be a parent and be widowed or divorced to be eligible for this award.

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Kentucky Colonel's Better Life Scholarship

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

$2,500 Varies See Details

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The Kentucky Colonel's Better Life Scholarship is available to full - time students pursuing an associate degree at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. You must be a single working parent with one or more children under the age of 12 to be considered for this award.

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Kentucky Colonel's Better Life Scholarship

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

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$2,500

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The Kentucky Colonel's Better Life Scholarship is available to full - time students pursuing an associate degree at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. You must be a single working parent with one or more children under the age of 12 to be considered for this award.

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Mary L. Parker Scholarship

Park University

$2,390 June 30, 2025 See Details

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The Mary L. Parker Scholarship is available to female students at Park University. You must be at least 25 years old and be a mother with primary custody of your child(ren). You must also be employed full time to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to single mothers, and recipients are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA after being...

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Mary L. Parker Scholarship

Park University

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$2,390

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June 30, 2025
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The Mary L. Parker Scholarship is available to female students at Park University. You must be at least 25 years old and be a mother with primary custody of your child(ren). You must also be employed full time to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to single mothers, and recipients are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA after being...

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