Who Can Apply:
- Becoming a mom is a life-changing experience, and at a young age, it can bring unique challenges. Less than 2% of teen mothers earn a bachelor’s degree by age 30. This scholarship believes that motherhood shouldn’t mean giving up on your dreams, and that young moms deserve a strong support system to help them thrive.
- This scholarship is more than just financial aid; it’s a commitment to supporting ambitious teen mothers on their journey to educational success. Balancing childcare, finances, and education can feel overwhelming. This scholarships hopes to provide a helping hand and empower you to reach your full potential.
- This scholarship seeks to support young, teenage mothers so they can further their education and achieve their educational goals.
- Any high school student or recent high school graduate who’s a teen mom may apply for this scholarship if they’re a Washington or Oregon resident. Students residing in these five counties in the Columbia River Gorge in Washington or Oregon: Wasco, Hood River, Klickitat, Sherman, or Gilliam, are highly preferred.
Submission: To apply, tell us about your experiences as a teenage mother, the obstacles you’ve overcome, and your aspirations for the future.
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/moms-on-the-rise-mothr-scholarship-empowering-young-mothers-through-education/
