Supermom Scholarship

$2,000
1 winner$2,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jan 28, 2023
Winners Announced
Feb 28, 2023
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
Eligibility Requirements
Background:
Single mother or the child or loved one of a single mother
Education Level:
Undergraduate, graduate

Raising kids is anything but easy, and the team at Organic Baby Formula is well aware of the challenges that parents of all backgrounds face every single day. 

Mothers have an incredibly important job as they influence future generations, working hard to give their children the best life possible. Single mothers face a unique challenge that requires support from as many outside areas as possible since these moms don’t have a partner working alongside them.

Organic Baby Formula has partnered with Bold.org to offer a scholarship to single mothers who are currently attending a college or university or on track to graduate with proof of acceptance of a qualifying university or college.

The $2,000 Supermom Scholarship is designed to help undergraduate and graduate single mothers and those who have been directly impacted by one, on their path to obtaining a college degree. Having a college degree can open many doors for mothers and their children and we want to do everything in our power to help.

To apply, tell us about your experience as a single mother and/or as the child of a single mother.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published September 17, 2022
Essay Topic

How do your children motivate you and how has your experience as a single mom shaped you? What support has helped you the most while pursuing higher education?

If you are a child of a single mother, how has that experience impacted you and what inspires you the most about your mom?

400–600 words

Winning Application

Jacquelyn Layton - Brown
University of North Carolina at GreensboroCHARLOTTE, NC
Keely Ray
Peninsula CollegePort Angeles, WA
It is said that motivation is the key to success. I believe that to be true in many ways. Without motivation, I wouldn't be where I am today. But what is motivation? Why is it so important when pursuing a career? What does it have to do with motherhood? What motivates me, Keely Ray, to follow my dreams? I will explain. It's easy for me to say what motivates me. My children. They are the biggest, and most important, motivation to continue shooting for me dreams. Motivation is a tricky word, and many people don't realize what it truly means. The definition of motivation is: 'the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way'. I feel it's easier for people to define what their motivation is, by digging deep into the true meaning of motivation. For me, it's easy to determine what it is that motivates me, and that will always be my kids. Throughout motherhood, I've faced a tremendous amount of struggles. From homelessness, to post partum rage, eventually leading to my oldest son being removed from my care. I worked very hard, and jumped through every hoop, to regain custody of my son. Since then, I have made it my mission to provide my children with the happy and loving life they deserve. I refuse to have the traumas from my childhood define me, and instead, I choose to break the cycle of abuse within my family. This ends with me. My experiences with being a single mom definitely shaped me into the mother I am today, and I am so grateful to have had that eye opener, that then led me to be a better mom. Being a single mom is one of the hardest struggles I've ever had to face. What some people don't realize, is how incredibly stressful it truly is for mothers who receive no support. I pay for all expenses, I show up to every school event, and i take care of my kids solely on a daily basis. I receive no help when it comes to my children. Luckily, I am a strong independent women, trying to better my career for the sake of my kids. It's still very hard though, regardless. In September of 2020, I received the text that changed mine and my son's life forever. His father, 22 at the time, passed away in a horrific car accident, leaving me to care for our son alone. My daughter's father on the other hand, is currently facing time in prison for felony charges, also leaving me to care for our daughter independently. I can honestly say, I don't think I ever truly finished grieving. I had to pick myself up, and show my kids that I am strong, and that i can do this. As a mother, my kids come first. Luckily, as time has gone by, I've gained access to more support in the community, and have taken 7 different parenting classes in the past 3 years. My biggest goal in life, is to be the mother that tried her best, and succeeded. I am determined to create a loving life for my children, even if I have to do it by myself. As long as my children are happy and healthy, that's all that matters.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jan 28, 2023. Winners will be announced on Feb 28, 2023.