[Page 3] Top Scholarships for Single Moms with Upcoming Deadlines in August 2025

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August 25, 2025

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  1. Doña Lupita Immigrant Scholarship

    Funded by
    Masten-Villanueva

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Nov 12, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a student who is an immigrant and single parent, or a child of a immigrant single parent.
    • Education Level: Any
    • Background/Family: Immigrant single mother or child of an immigrant single mother
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    61
  2. Clevenger Women in Foster Care Award

    Funded by
    The Clevenger's

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 15, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support women who have backgrounds in foster care in order to ease the financial burdens of pursuing further education.
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Foster care experience
    • Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    62
  3. Anna Milagros Rivera Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Rivera Family and Friends

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Anna Milagros Rivera by supporting students who share her passions.
    • Field of Study: Nursing or accounting
    • Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Single parent household
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    63
  4. Promising Pathways-Single Parent Scholarship

    Funded by
    Seamone Family

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Dec 06, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support single parents who are pursuing higher education while raising children.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Single parent
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    64
  5. Zakita D. Bond Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Zakia Yarbrough

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 06, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a single mother or any education level.
    • Education Level: Any
    • Parental Status: Single mother
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    65
  6. Eli Motherhood Scholarship

    Funded by
    International Nova

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Dec 15, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support Hispanic women who have overcome adversity to continue pursuing their academic goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Ethnicity: Hispanic
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    • Field of Study: Business or music
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    66
  7. Empowering Motherhood Scholarship

    Funded by
    VeryVery

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Feb 02, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    The Empowering Motherhood Scholarship aims to support mothers seeking to further their education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Background: Mother, U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    67
  8. Bald Eagle Scholarship

    Funded by
    Alexis Olivas

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Apr 14, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to provide assistance to students whose families have faced difficulties so they have the support needed to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Background: Family hardship (single-parent household, a widowed household, an immigrant family, a family who's experienced medical hardship, etc.)
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    68
  9. Raquel Merlini Pay it Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    raquel Merlini

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jun 24, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is designed to support one divorced woman or a single mother with an opportunity to pursue the education she deserves.
    • Marital Status: Single Mother and/or divorced
    • Pending major: Pursuing or considering pursuing a degree in the medical field
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    69
  10. Margaret J. Davis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dana Mitchell

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Sep 01, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support single moms who are pursuing their dreams of higher education in order to make the journey less difficult.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • Identity: Single mother
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    70
  11. Linda McCoy-Aitkens Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dwight Aitkens

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Linda McCoy-Aitkens by supporting students who need assistance pursuing their education in order to make a difference in the world.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Human rights, social justice, or social work
    • Background: Socioeconomically underserved
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    71
  12. Maria Scholarship

    Funded by
    Zachary Tarantino-Woolson

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor Maria's hard work and determination by supporting parents who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Identity: LGBTQIA+
    • Background: Parent
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    72
  13. Charles Pulling Sr. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carrie Mochan

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Dec 06, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Charles Pulling Sr. by supporting those who want to provide a better life or experience for their families and feel furthering their education is the best way to do so.
    • Age: Over 25
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    73
  14. Mark D. Schwarck Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Angela Boswell

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 15, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mark D. Schwarck by supporting students who have encountered barriers in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Background: Has overcome adversity
    • State: Iowa
    • Education Level: High school senior
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    74
  15. Larry Darnell Green Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gloria Green

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Feb 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor Larry’s legacy by helping single parents or the children of single parents afford their college education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Family: Single parent or the child of a single parent
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    75
  16. Nursing Scholarship for Single Parents

    Funded by
    FVI School of Nursing and Technology

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Mar 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    The Nursing Scholarship for Single Parents supports FVI students pursuing careers in nursing who are single working parents. This scholarship provides essential financial assistance to help these dedicated individuals achieve their academic and professional goals while balancing their responsibilities.
    • School Name: FVI School of Nursing and Technology
    • Background: Single parent with one or more child(ren)
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    76
  17. Beatrice Diaz Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa Truppa

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Beatrice Diaz by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing degrees in business administration or education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Texas
    • Field of Study: Education or business administration
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    77
  18. Ambrose “The Legend” Stevens Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stevens

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Mar 24, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ambrose Stevens by supporting students who share his background and love for helping others.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • State: California
    • Desired Career: Paramedic services
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    78
  19. Poynter Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Poynter Foundation

    Amount

    $6,000

    Deadline

    Apr 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    • Background: Single-parent with a school-aged child or children
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    79
  20. Resilient Scholar Award

    Funded by
    Lana Chou

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Apr 23, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have overcome hardships in pursuing their journey to college.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Single-parent and/or guardian household
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    80
  21. Law Family Single Parent Scholarship

    Funded by
    Law

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Apr 26, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support single parents so they can continue their education and create a better future for themselves.
    • Parental Status: Single parent
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    81
  22. Jayson Desmond Bailey Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pamela Bailey

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Apr 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jayson Desmond Bailey by supporting students who share his passion for social change to combat bullying.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    • Field of Study: Teaching
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    82
  23. Divers Women Scholarship

    Funded by
    Divers

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    May 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support mothers pursuing healthcare degrees in either a community, trade school or 4 year college.
    • Background: Mothers
    • Field of study: Healthcare
    • Education level: Undergraduate, Community College or Trade School student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    83
  24. Minority/BIPOC Students in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Floyd|Snider

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    May 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students as they prepare to pursue their college education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Environmental or civil engineering, geology, or environmental science
    • Race: BIPOC
    • State: Oregon, Idaho, or Washington
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    84
  25. Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship

    Funded by
    Organic Formula Shop

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    May 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to one student who is a single parent and is currently attending college while caring for their child.
    • Parental Status: Single Parent
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    85
  26. Shelia Matteson Stager Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stager

    Amount

    $645

    Deadline

    May 10, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Shelia Matteson Stager by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Background: Single-parent
    • GPA: 3.75 or higher
    • State: New Jersey
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    86
  27. Jennifer Gephart Memorial Working Mothers Scholarship

    Funded by
    Andrew Gephart

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    May 10, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Jennifer Gephart, mother of two and military spouse, whose work not only supported her children but also added meaning to her life while she made a difference in the lives of those she served and who worked alongside her.
    • Background: Mother
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    87

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