[Page 2] Top Scholarships for Single Moms with Upcoming Deadlines in August 2025

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August 25, 2025

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  1. Aurora Yanto Poblete Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nanette Poblete

    Amount

    $1,030

    Deadline

    Dec 23, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Aurora Yanto Poblete by supporting female students pursuing careers in the culinary arts.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Field of Study: Culinary arts
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    31
  2. Julie Madison Memorial Art Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Mills & Madison Family

    Amount

    $1,136

    Deadline

    Aug 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support single parents and children of single parents who are pursuing the arts so they can complete their degrees and achieve their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Single parent or child from a single parent household
    • Field of Study: Fine arts, graphic design, art therapy, digital/multi-media arts, photography, game and interactive media design, cinematography and film/video production, theater arts, fashion design, musical art, dance, or culinary arts
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    32
  3. Small Seed Big Flower Scholarship

    Funded by
    Haowen Chen

    Amount

    $1,015

    Deadline

    Nov 15, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support undergraduate students who need financial assistance to achieve all of their goals in life.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Status: First-generation student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    33
  4. Vicki Sartin's Purpose in Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Vicki Sartin

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Aug 15, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is for single mothers who are pursuing a degree in nursing.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • Career/degree: Nursing (for the single mother)
    • Background: Single mother
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    34
  5. Saroya Byrd Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Covenant Chamber of Commerce

    Amount

    $1,015

    Deadline

    Apr 16, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support one single parent who is going back to school and has experience volunteering or working with a non-profit.
    • Parental Status: Single Parent
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    35
  6. La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship

    Funded by
    Crystal Castorena

    Amount

    $1,075

    Deadline

    Apr 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support pregnant and/or teen parents earning their education.
    • Background: Pregnant and/or teen parent or children of teen parents
    • Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Education Level: High school senior, trade school, community college or undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    36
  7. Teenage Moms Deserve College Graduation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shalom Johnson

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    May 16, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are single mothers so they can get the encouragement and assistance they need to achieve their goals.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Age: 17-21 years old
    • Race: African American
    • Background: Single mother
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    37
  8. Moms on the Rise (MoThR) Scholarship: Empowering Young Mothers Through Education

    Funded by
    Tria Bullard

    Amount

    $8,665

    Deadline

    May 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support young, teenage mothers so they can further their education and achieve their educational goals.
    • Background: Teen mom
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Washington or Oregon
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    38
  9. It Takes An Aggie Village Scholarship

    Funded by
    Yuri Singletery

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Aug 25, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support pregnant or parenting students at North Carolina A&T so they can complete their education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, full-time student
    • School: North Carolina A&T State University
    • Parental Status: Pregnant or parenting
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    39
  10. Judy Ann Watland Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heather Oakley

    Amount

    $1,425

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to help single mothers who are pursuing higher education so they have the support they need to complete their degrees.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Religion: Christian
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Background: Single mother
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    40
  11. Stephanie Staggers Curtis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stephanie's Perfect Gift

    Amount

    $1,130

    Deadline

    Jan 03, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support single mothers fron North Carolina or South Carolina who are balancing their education with their parental duties.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Identity: Single mother
    • State: South Carolina or North Carolina
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    41
  12. MISS Award

    Funded by
    Monique Osborne

    Amount

    $1,600

    Deadline

    Oct 16, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support mothers who are pursuing their degrees so they can overcome the obstacles they face and successfully balance their academic goals with their parenting responsibilities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Identity: Mother
    • Background: Non-traditional student
    • Ethnicity: Black/African-American
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    42
  13. Little Bundle Supermom Scholarship — College Award

    Funded by
    Little Bundle

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Jun 30, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship supports single moms, children of single moms, or people whose lives have been impacted in positive ways by single moms.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    43
  14. Little Bundle Supermom Scholarship — High School Award

    Funded by
    Little Bundle

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jun 30, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship supports single moms, children of single moms, or people whose lives have been impacted in positive ways by single moms.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    44
  15. Little Bundle Superdad Scholarship — College Award

    Funded by
    Little Bundle

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Jun 30, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be given to one undergraduate or graduate every 6 months. All students who are either single fathers or are the children of single fathers are eligible to apply.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    45
  16. Little Bundle Superdad Scholarship — High School Award

    Funded by
    Little Bundle

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jun 30, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be given to one high school senior every 6 months. All students who are either single fathers or are the children of single fathers are eligible to apply.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    46
  17. Little Bundle Mother's Day Scholarship

    Funded by
    Little Bundle

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Aug 09, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support one mom who has given everything to her family and more.
    • Status: Currently a mother!
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    47
  18. Janey Mae Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jarvis Dillard

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    May 08, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is meant for a high school student who has lost a parent or legal guardian and desires support as they transition from high school into college.
    • Parental Status: Single-parent
    • GPA: 2.5 and above
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    48
  19. Durham-Dodd Dreams Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sharie' Hudson

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    May 15, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is meant for a BIPOC student who was raised in a single parent household and is planning to attend a two or four year degree program.
    • Race: Must be a BIPOC student
    • Parental Status : Must be raised by a single parent
    • Education Plans: Must plan to attend 2 or 4 year undergraduate program
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    49
  20. Mary P. Perlea Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Perlea

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jun 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor Mary P. Perlea’s legacy by supporting underrepresented or disadvantaged students so they can reach their full potential.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: Underrepresented or disadvantaged (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, single mom, etc.)
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    50
  21. Snap Finance “Funding the Future” Scholarship

    Funded by
    Snap Finance

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Jun 15, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support 15 undergraduate students who are part of a marginalized group.
    • Education Level: 3rd or 4th year undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    15 winners
    51
  22. DejSlays SlayBabe Scholarship

    Funded by
    Deja Sibley

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Aug 25, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support young women who are embarking on the transition from high school to college so they have the resources necessary to complete their degrees.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • State: Louisiana or Texas
    • Background: Non-profit, volunteering, or community service experience
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    52
  23. Treasure for Orphans Scholarship

    Funded by
    Flavia Etoundi

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students in Maryland who have lost one or both parents so that they have the support necessary to continue their education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State: Maryland
    • Background: Underrepresented minority
    • Family: Has lost one or both parents
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    53
  24. Empowering Mothers Scholarship for Single Moms

    Funded by
    wiseGEEK

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Nov 15, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a single mother furthering her education.
    • Education Level: Any
    • Background: Single mother
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    54
  25. Avis Porter English Study Scholarship

    Funded by
    Edward Holdgate

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jan 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Avis Porter by supporting students who are pursuing English or related degrees.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Parental Status: Mother
    • Field of Study: Pursuing an English-based degree (journalism, English teacher, etc.)
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    55
  26. Hurtado Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pablo Hurtado

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Jan 15, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students in New York who are pursuing their GEDs so they can go on to achieve all of their goals.
    • Education Level: GED
    • State: New York
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    56
  27. Supermom Scholarship

    Funded by
    OrganicBabyFormula.com

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Jan 28, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    In recognition of the unique challenges faced by single mothers, this scholarship seeks to support single mothers, the children of single moms, and those who have been impacted by them.
    • Background: Single mother or the child or loved one of a single mother
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    57
  28. Single Mother's Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lacuzong

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    May 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to open the door to education for single mothers and their children so they have the resources they need to pursue new opportunities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Race: Asian or Latinx
    • Identity: Single mother or the child of a single mother
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    58
  29. Yvela Michele Memorial Scholarship for Resilient Single Parents

    Funded by
    American Notary & Signing Services

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    May 19, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to ​​support single parents or the children of single parents who have overcome adversity and demonstrated a will to succeed.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Identity: Single parent or the child of a single parent
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    59
  30. Barbara J. DeVaney Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Estate of Barbara DeVaney

    Amount

    $90,000

    Deadline

    Sep 21, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Barbara J. DeVaney by supporting women from demographics who often fall through the cracks.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
    • Gender: Women
    • Identity/Background: Single mother, widow, immigrant, woman of color, first-generation college student, and/or survivor of abuse
    Scholarship is awarded to
    12 winners
    60

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