Poynter Scholarship
Parents often sacrifice their own needs and dreams for the sake of their children, with single parents frequently facing even more pressure to make concessions.
Providing for a child, both emotionally and financially, is no easy task. Parenting is incredibly time-consuming and expensive, which leaves single parents with limited opportunities to further their education, leaving many unable to build the lives they hope for.
This scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.
Any undergraduate or graduate student who’s a single parent of a school-aged child may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 2.8 GPA.
To apply, tell us how you plan to balance your education with your family responsibilities and how this scholarship will help you complete your degree. Additionally, upload a family photo to be used for marketing on the website if you are selected as the winner.
How do you plan to balance your education with your commitment to your family as a single parent? And how can this scholarship help you achieve your goals of earning your degree?
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The application deadline is Apr 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 15, 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 May 15, 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 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.