The ANSWER Scholarship provides college scholarships, mentoring, and professional development to moms in Mecklenburg and 11 surrounding counties in the Carolinas.
Scholarship Details
- Annual scholarship amounts typically range from $2,750 to $5,500
- Renewable for up to four consecutive years
- Includes mentorship and professional development opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
- Female nontraditional student age 25 or older at the application deadline
- Primary caregiver to at least one school-age child (Pre-K through 12th grade) living in the household
- U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Residents of Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Stanly, and Union counties in North Carolina and Lancaster and York counties in South Carolina are eligible
- Must be accepted or enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college
- Pursuing a first-time bachelor’s degree or select two-year degrees in nursing, health careers, or information technology
Application Process
- Review full eligibility criteria to ensure you qualify
- Apply online during the application window from November 1 to February 1
- Submit all required documentation, including proof of enrollment or acceptance, and verification of caregiving status
- Await selection by the Scholarship Committee, which determines award amounts annually
Since 2006, we’ve helped remarkable mothers in the Charlotte region earn college degrees. Their children are inspired to follow their moms’ example and work harder in school. We are also proud to influence economic and social mobility in our community by helping to educate one mother at a time.
