SuperDad Scholarship
Parenting is never easy, and when you’re raising a family on your own, the challenges can feel overwhelming. Balancing family, work, and personal goals can feel impossible and can make parents feel like they’re doing too little, no matter how hard they try.
Single dads face unique obstacles, yet their strength and dedication are too often overlooked. With millions of single dads in the United States, making up nearly a quarter of all single-parent households, it’s time to change that narrative. Single Dads United exists to support fathers who shoulder the responsibilities of parenting alone. Education is a powerful tool for building a brighter future for oneself and one’s children. However, it can be hard to access the academic world as a busy single parent or as a child with limited parental guidance.
This scholarship seeks to support single dads with resources that promote their children’s success, strengthen their families, and help build legacies that last for generations.
Any high school senior, undergraduate, or vocational student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are a single dad or the child of a single dad.
To apply, write an essay responding to the questions below about being a single father or being the child of a single father. Additionally, upload a picture of you and your father or child.
For Single Dads
We’d love to hear your story. In your response, please consider the following:
What challenges have you faced as a single dad? How do you manage your day‑to‑day responsibilities, and what keeps you motivated to keep moving forward?
What is your relationship with your children like? Why is their education important not only for you, but for their future opportunities and growth?
What makes life as a single dad rewarding? Are there meaningful moments, memories, or achievements that stand out?
What inspires you to continue pushing through difficult times?
How would receiving this scholarship create a meaningful impact in your life and support your goals as a parent?
For Children of Single Dads
We welcome your voice as well. If you are a child or family member of a single father, please share:
What obstacles has your Dad overcome, and how have they shaped your family’s journey?
What lessons, memories, or experiences with your dad have had a lasting impact on you?
How has being raised by a single dad influenced your dreams, values, and vision for the future?
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FAQ
The application deadline is Jun 29, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jul 30, 2026.
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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 Jul 30, 2026. 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
