Single Parent Scholarships

Scholarships for Single Parents

Single parents account for a large proportion of non-traditional students. In an effort to improve life for themselves and their children, single parents often return to college for specific educational training that will make them more valuable in a crowded workforce. Completing a college education gives single parents greater career opportunities, and consequently provides a more stable and secure home life for their families.

Many professional associations, corporations and local governments sponsor scholarships for single parents who are heading to college as a way to improve the future prospects of their families.

• The George Snow Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for single parents who are returning to college to complete courses that will move them forward in the workplace. These are regional scholarships available to students in the Palm Beach and Broward counties of Florida. Award amounts vary, depending on the student’s status, and the availability of funds. Students must be enrolled at a cooperating state college or university.
• The Denny’s Single Parent Student Scholarship is designed to support the college ambitions of Denny’s employees with an Hispanic background. The scholarship is open to all employees of the food chain, regardless of age, who are single a parents. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts range from $500 to $1500.
• The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship provides scholarship assistance to single parents attending college in the state of Arkansas. Award amounts are determined by financial need.