GraceFest Empowering Futures Scholarship
Parents face many obstacles when trying to better themselves and pursue their education, often having to sacrifice family time in order to prioritize their future.
Young parents face particular struggles due to their young age, as they often have limited financial resources and may still be in high school which offers little flexibility in class schedules. Moms have to learn to balance their time spent with children, their time for schoolwork, and their time devoted to self-care or socialization.
This scholarship aims to support underprivileged mothers so they can overcome the challenges they face and remain committed to their education and goals. Whether they are a teen mom looking to continue their education, or a single mom hoping to go back to school, moms deserve our support.
Any African-American high school graduate or undergraduate student in Alabama who is a first-generation college student and a teen and/or single-mother may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Applicants must show a commitment to academic excellence and career aspirations, and be pursuing a two or four year degree. Preference will be given to applicants who are low-income and from Randolph city and the surrounding areas.
To apply, tell us about your experiences as a teen mother, how they have affected your education, and how they have helped spur you toward success.
Share your personal story, including the obstacles you have faced, the resilience you have cultivated, and the dreams you are working toward. How has your role as a mother influenced your educational aspirations? How will this scholarship help you pursue academic success and build a better future for yourself, your family, and your community?
Winners and Finalists
October 2025
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The application deadline is Sep 4, 2025. Winners will be announced on Oct 4, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 4, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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