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Poynter Scholarship

$6,000
3 winners, $2,000 each
Open
Application Deadline
Apr 15, 2025
Winners Announced
May 15, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student
GPA:
2.8 or higher
Background:
Single-parent with a school-aged child or children

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.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published November 1, 2024
Essay Topic

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?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 15, 2025.