Who Can Apply:
- Becoming a parent is an incredible and rewarding experience but can bring about many challenges and shifts in one’s life. It can be difficult for parents to balance childcare costs with tuition and other college expenses, often leading parents to take breaks from school, work extra shifts, or go into debt to make ends meet. Many older students who are pursuing a second degree may also not qualify for financial aid. Being a mom is hard work, and no woman should have to choose between furthering their education and providing for their family.
- The MISS Award (Moms In School) seeks to support mothers pursuing their degrees so they can overcome obstacles and successfully balance their academic goals with parenting responsibilities.
- Any Black or African-American mother pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree may apply for this scholarship if she is a non-traditional student, such as an adult learner, a refugee, someone pursuing a second degree, etc.
Submission: To apply, tell us about yourself, your plans to make a difference, why you’re a non-traditional student, and what you have learned from being a mother. Additionally, upload images of you with your children.
Deadline: October 17, 2024
Amount: $1,500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/miss-award/