Scholarships for single mothers

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Scholarships for single mothers
www.singlemommie.com
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About Us

• Who are We and What is SingleMommie.com all
  about?
• This website was created to be used as a
  comprehensive resource for single moms
  everywhere. Packed with current information and
  upbeat articles on careers,education, grants,
  scholarships, help with housing, parenting tips,
  relationships, health, fitness, and finances,
  youll find nothing but quality and current
  information here.

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Have You Ever Tried Finding Certain Information
Online?

• Have you ever tried to search for information on
  grants or scholarships, only to find websites
  that take you around in circles without ever
  providing the facts youre looking for?
• It seems like these topics are buried from sight.
  I remember when I decided to return to college
  and was looking for government grant information.
  A friend of mine told me that single mothers
  actually have quite an advantage where college is
  concerned. Even though I was in my late 20's, I
  could return to school full-time and the
  government would pay my tuition.
• You can imagine my disappointment when I searched
  endlessly online for this information. It
  literally took me a week and a few phone calls to
  my local college to hunt down the information I
  was after.
• I did indeed return to school with a full grant.
  I even had money left over to help with my
  household bills! If I had been less diligent with
  my search efforts though, I may have missed a
  golden opportunity.

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Have You Ever Tried Finding Certain Information
Online?

• Next up, I remember trying to locate medical
  coverage for my children. My earnings were just
  past the allowable limit to receive Medicaid and
  I had heard about another state funded program,
  but I couldnt locate the right information
  anywhere.
• Every website led to a dead end. I finally found
  what I was looking for, but once again it took me
  several days to find the first stitch of
  information.
• It was then that I decided to start my own
  website where all the right information for
  single mothers would be presented in clear and
  concise manner. Of course its not just me
  anymore.
• Now we have a team of single moms who conduct
  research, fact-check, and continue to provide
  fresh, relevant information and content.

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Were Here for You!

• Is there something youd like to see on our site?
• - Would you like to read more about careers or
  budgeting?
• - Are you having trouble finding insurance or do
  you need resume writing tips?
• Send us an email and let us know what youd like
  us to include on our site. Were here for you and
  our mission is to help you live your best life
  now!
• We dont want you to simply survive. Thats not
  really living. We want to show you how to thrive!
• As a single mom, I went from living below the
  poverty level to an educated professional, and
  finally a business owner.
• If I can do it, you can too. Its your turn to
  shine and well help you every step of the way!

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Scholarships for Single Moms

• As a single mother, youve got more on your plate
  (and on your mind) than most. Dividing your time
  between caring for your children, yourself, the
  household, and any mishaps of the day can leave
  you without a spare moment to research the
  possibility of furthering your education.
• Even if youve searched online for educational
  scholarship programs, you may have run into more
  than a few dead ends. Some scholarship listings
  are nothing more than advertisements, while other
  lists are outdated.
• We know how frustrating this can be, so weve
  compiled an up-to-date, clear list of legitimate
  scholarship programs that will get you on the
  right track to a new, rewarding career.

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What Are Scholarships for Single Mothers?

• Scholarships, like grants, are awarded as a gift
  toward an individuals education. A scholarship,
  unlike a student loan, does not need to be paid
  back.
• This fact makes a scholarship similar to a grant,
  although a grant generally is based on
  circumstances only, such as low income, while a
  scholarship may have a variety of requirements,
  such as grade point average, community
  involvement, excellence or potential in a certain
  area of study, or age requirements.

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How to Find Scholarship Programs

• Community and State Scholarships  The first step
  of your search should be to contact the local
  community and state colleges in your area. Ask to
  speak to a counselor or any individual in the
  admissions department who is knowledgeable about
  scholarships.
• Some of the major state scholarships include the
  following
• Alaska  The Ruth Lister Scholarship
• Arkansas  Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship
  Fund
• California  Bobbe Browning Memorial Scholarship
• Florida  George Snow Scholarship Fund
• Illinois  College of DuPage Foundation Single
  Parent Scholarship
• Minnesota  Coplan Donohue Single Parents
  Scholarship
• New Hampshire  Cap and Gown Book Scholarship
• New Mexico  Sabrina Single Mothers Scholarship
• Texas  The Essary Family Single Parent
  Scholarship
• Utah  Marriott School Single-Parent Scholarships
• Wisconsin  UW-Eau Claire Single Parent
  Scholarship

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Career Based Scholarships for Single Mothers

• Some scholarships are career driven. Single
  mothers who choose a field such as nursing or
  teaching have a good chance of receiving a
  scholarship.
• The Teacher Education Assistance for College and
  Higher Education Scholarship
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions, for those
  pursuing a degree in early childhood education
• Project Working Mom  a scholarship program
  offering working mothers the opportunity to
  return to school with full scholarships.
• Chances Scholarship Program Up to 16,000
  awarded annually toward nursing careers.

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Basic Requirements of Scholarship Programs

• Every scholarship will have its own, unique set
  of requirements. This is due to the fact that
  many scholarships are set up by individuals or
  foundations. Some may be in memory of a loved one
  who has passed away or an important cause.
• Others may be solely based on a certain subject
  matter, such as a creative writers scholarship
  or a math excellence scholarship. Depending on
  the career path you are taking and the strengths
  you possess, you may be able to find a
  scholarship tailored to your skills.

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What Expense Do Scholarships Cover?

• Again, scholarships can vary greatly. For
  example, Californias Bobbe Browning Memorial
  Scholarship provides 1,000 toward college
  education, while the New Hampshire Cap and Gown
  Scholarship covers a portion of the cost of
  textbooks only. Dont let these details
  discourage you.
• The good news about scholarships is that there is
  no limit to the number of different scholarships
  you can receive during a given college semester.
  Example If you receive a 300 scholarship toward
  textbooks, you are still able to receive another
  scholarship toward books, tuition, supplies, or
  even housing and transportation.
• As a single mom, making the decision to return to
  college, or to enroll for the first time, can
  literally change the outcome of your life. With
  scholarships, grants, and student loans available
  for single mothers, theres nothing standing in
  the way of your success.