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Teenage Moms Deserve College Graduation Scholarship

$2,550
1 winner$2,550
Open
Application Deadline
May 16, 2025
Winners Announced
Jun 16, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school or undergraduate student
Age:
17-21 years old
Race:
African American
Background:
Single mother

Not everyone has easy access to the education they seek due to a myriad of factors beyond their control. 

Things like finances, background, life circumstances, and challenges can prevent even the most exceptional students from attending college. It is particularly challenging for teenage mothers to financially afford higher education and many don’t have the support system they need to successfully attend and graduate college. Having access to education and college programs can significantly alter the course of someone's life, especially single mothers who are trying to create a better future for their children.

This scholarship aims to support students who are single mothers so they can get the encouragement and assistance they need to achieve their goals.

Any African American high school or undergraduate student who is a single mother between the ages of seventeen and twenty-one may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us how your experience as a young mother has driven you to pursue college and how this scholarship would help you.

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

How has your experience as a young single mother inspired you to attend college and make a difference for yourself and the world? If you're given this scholarship, how will you use it to further your education?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 16, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 16, 2025.