Raising kids is no easy task, especially for single fathers. Single dads are often under-appreciated in the sacrifices they make for their children. The number of single fathers in America is growing rapidly. In America, over 8 million men are single dads. Like single moms, single dads looking to go to college have more responsibilities than the average college student. Along with taking over all domestic responsibilities, single student-dads have to provide for their family financially while paying outrageous tuition bills. Having at least a bachelor’s degree helps people move up financially, and achieve a more comfortable living situation, which is why it is important for single parents to find money for college and get that degree. For single dads, a degree means not only gaining a better financial situation for themselves, but creating a better future for their kids.
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Considering how much it costs to raise a family, plus the cost of higher education, single dads looking to go to college need financial aid. Since the single-dad population is still underrepresented compared to single moms, there are not as many scholarship opportunities specifically for single dads. However, most single-parent college scholarships and grants are open to both genders, to make sure single dads have equal opportunity to pay for school.
Below are scholarship opportunities for specifically single fathers, and single-parent scholarships that are open to both genders. For more information about single-parent scholarship programs, as well as other programs, conduct a free college scholarship searchat Scholarships.com.
The purpose of the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is to provide supplemental financial assistance to those single parents living in Arkansas who are pursuing a course of instruction that will improve their income-earning potential. Guidelines for the manner in which the scholarship may be used are at the discretion of each scholarship provider. Applicants must live in the state [...] More
The Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2013 to assuage the hardship of families affected by a workplace tragedy. This scholarship, available to spouses and children who have lost a loved one in a workplace incident, provides educational funding to minimize the financial impact of their loss and encourage continuing education. As safety professionals continue to make a greater impact, [...] More
To be eligible for the Bernice Murray Scholarship, applicants must: be a single parent with primary custody of at least one child 12 years of age or younger; be seeking an undergraduate degree; be enrolled at least part-time; demonstrate financial need; and be attending an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Selection for this scholarship will be based on financial need, a [...] More
The Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship is managed by the Rhode Island Foundation for students who are low-income single parents and who are Rhode Island residents. Preference is given to parents currently or previously receiving state aid or those who have been previously incarcerated. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
BYU Marriott has several scholarships specifically donated by the Spouse Association of the school’s National Advisory Council to help single-parent graduate BYU Marriott students with educational expenses. In order to be considered for this scholarship, the following conditions must be met:
Applicant is a single parent (mother or father) with custody of dependent child(ren); Applicant must be [...] More
The goal of our scholarship fund is to help eliminate one of the leading obstacles preventing single parents and minority students from attending college – the soaring cost of tuition. We believe when students have the opportunity to attend college, our society thrives. We provide talented students with the means to be able to reach a higher education, which helps develop the future leaders of [...] More
The Downer-Bennett scholarship is for single-parent students attending the University of New Mexico main campus. Eligible applicants must be a continuing undergraduate student, have a cumulative total of at least 12 UNM Main campus credits earned by the end of the fall semester, have a highly competitive cumulative UNM GPA, and enroll in/earn 12 credits each semester at the UNM Main campus for [...] More
The Wynetta A. Frazier "Sister-to-Sister" Scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to mature African American women in their pursuit of post-secondary education. An applicant must be a returning student, whose education was interrupted by family responsibilities or other personal demands and is now ready to complete college, or one who is entering college for the first time because [...] More
The D'ymond Shant'yl Dantzler Legacy Scholarship is a scholarship dedicated to honor the memory of the late, D’ymond Shant'yl Dantzler. We strive to continue her legacy and passion by continuing to educate, empower, and provide positive self-images for women. The D'ymond Shant'yl Dantzler Legacy Scholarship will provide tuition assistance to a graduating high school senior to continue her [...] More
Oregon’s single largest private scholarship provider is The Ford Family Foundation. Offering unique, renewable scholarships for Oregon and Siskiyou County, California residents, the Foundation selects over 250 new recipients for their need-based programs and awards over $11 million annually to support students’ success in college and beyond. Selection criteria is centered on applicants’ ability [...] More
Education is vital to the growth and future of every community. Because of this, the Saginaw Community Foundation administers a variety of scholarship programs for high school, community college, university and vocational students. Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded more than $8 million in scholarships. Learn more about all of our [...] More
College of the Redwoods offers the Kathleen McVey Memorial Scholarship to a continuing college student in the LVN or RN program. Additional requirements for this scholarship include being a continuing college student, demonstrate financial need, be a Humboldt County or Del Norte County high school graduate (preference given to Fortuna High School graduates), be a single parent (preference given [...] More
The LouEllen Dabbs Scholarship is for a student who is a single parent and interested in pursuing a career in business, banking, or finance. To qualify, students must be enrolled in business administration or banking, be a single parent, be registered for a minimum of nine credits, and have at least a 2.35 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
Education is vital to the growth and future of every community. Because of this, the Saginaw Community Foundation administers a variety of scholarship programs for high school, community college, university and vocational students. Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded more than $8 million in scholarships. Learn more about all of our [...] More
The Minnesota Post-Secondary Child Care Grant Program helps low-income students who have young children pay for child care while the student attends classes. Minnesota residents who have a child 12 years old or younger (or 14 or younger if the child is disabled) and whose family size and income qualify for the program. To qualify, students also must be Minnesota residents, be enrolled for at [...] More
The OSC Scholarship Program seeks to further the organization’s mission of support for wounded, injured, and ill service members/veterans and their families through need-based dependent financial assistance grants to aid in the pursuit of higher education. During each academic period, OSC will award grants to a select number of dependent children (unmarried, 23 years and younger) and spouses of [...] More
The Park Foundation Scholarship is offered to one male and one female. Recipient must be either a single female, head-of-household student with dependents; a single male, head of household with dependents; or a Vietnam veteran who no longer has access to educational benefits and has a GPA of at least 3.0. Student must be a custodial parent and must demonstrate financial need. For more information [...] More
The Professional Women of Winston-Salem (PWWS) established a scholarship fund for single mothers in or attending school in Forsyth County. The scholarship is intended to help single mothers complete their education while juggling the demands of family, work and school; all the while demonstrating a strong commitment to their academic studies. The PWWS Scholarship Fund will provide $2,000 for [...] More
The Rise Foundation Scholarship is for high school seniors enrolled in Chicago Public School (low income, single parent household) who has been accepted and enrolled in a 2- or 4-year degree program and who attends 3 / 5 remaining Rise Foundation workshops. All applicants must submit an essay no longer than 500 words. The essay prompt will be visible on our website.
Our years of experience working in higher education with women and men has taught us that education is the key to unlocking economic empowerment. When women and men are educated, they have opportunity, choice and power to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families. Our programs are delivered locally by local Pope & Yell County community volunteers. They provide the muscle and [...] More
The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas offers awards to single parents residing in Benton, Carroll, Madison or Washington counties. Eligible applicants must: be a legal United States resident or a resident with DACA status; have a high school diploma or GED; have low to moderate income, typically not more than 250% of federal poverty guidelines; have completed or is in the [...] More
The Custody X Change Giving Fund awards three scholarships worldwide to single parents each year for undergraduate study. To apply, email us with your contact details, and attach the following: a 400 to 500 word essay, "How you will you use your education to improve your family?" (Please include a brief explanation of your parenting situation.); and your unofficial college transcript — or your [...] More
The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas offers awards to single parents residing in Benton, Carroll, Madison or Washington counties. Eligible applicants must: be a legal United States resident or a resident with DACA status; have a high school diploma or GED; have low to moderate income, typically not more than 250% of federal poverty guidelines; have completed or is in the [...] More
The Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation offers numerous scholarships, including ones for high school seniors, college students, and adult learners. Adult scholarships are available to adults with financial need who either reside within the boundaries of the Stanwood-Camano School District, or who are former graduates of Stanwood High School or Lincoln Hill High School.
The Deblinger Family Foundation wants to enable low-income, single mothers to focus on achieving their academic goals and performance, so that they can create a successful future.
Applicants must be single, female parents who are currently enrolled, or have been enrolled in the past year, in a community college to obtain an associate’s degree, certificate or in a four-year college transfer [...] More
To be eligible for the Undergraduate/Single-Mother Child Scholarship, applicants must: be a U.S. Citizen; be an incoming or current undergraduate student at an accredited 4-year college for the upcoming academic year; have a 3.4 GPA; show financial hardship (please provide a printed copy of a completed FAFSA); be a child of a single mother; demonstrate an income equal to or less than $45,000 [...] More
To qualify for the Veterans United Foundation Scholarships, you must meet one of the following conditions: be a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability; be a surviving spouse of a deceased servicemember from a service-related death; or be a surviving child of a deceased servicemember from a service-related death. In addition, applicants must: be currently enrolled or planning to enroll [...] More
The purpose of VMSDEP is to provide undergraduate or other postsecondary education to eligible participants by providing a waiver of tuition and all required fees associated with tuition at any public institution of higher education or other public accredited postsecondary institution granting a degree, diploma, or certificate in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Benefits are available for up to 36 [...] More
Nurses Helping Nurses mission is to provide an avenue for nurses to reach back and lift our fellow nurses up through encouragement and empowerment motivating them to completion of a goal of success as a nurse. The first of many scholarships to come is the Washington-Nixon Nursing Scholarship founded by Ms. LeShea Washington-Nixon, MSN, RN. The “Washington-Nixon Nursing Scholarship” will assist [...] More
The Women In Need Scholarship is for a woman who is the primary source of support for her family and is completing her sophomore year of academic pursuit to earn a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. It is awarded in the amount of $2,000 per year for two years and will be renewed for the second year upon completion of satisfactory course work as evidenced by a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be US citizens [...] More
The Women In Transition scholarship was designed for women who have become the primary source of support for themselves and their families and wish to return to school to obtain a degree in accounting. This is available to incoming or current freshmen, and women returning to school with a freshman status who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is renewable upon a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must [...] More
The Women With Promise Scholarship Program offers North Texas women the opportunity to begin or restart their journey toward a college degree. Support is available for full or part-time students from Dallas and Collin counties attending or planning to attend educational programs at accredited institutions of higher learning in Dallas or Collin counties. Also, they must have a nonprofit [...] More
High school students planning to work in a STEM-based field can rest assured about their career prospects. Research shows that STEM jobs will grow more than twice as rapidly as non-STEM jobs over the next 8 years. [...]
Did you know that there are more scholarships with deadlines in March than any other month? Now is the time to put in a little bit of your time to apply for as many scholarships as you possibly can. Of course, you are going to want to prioritize wisely, with just over a week left in the month. [...]
Most major tech companies offer scholarships for prospective or current college students. While some of those are geared toward all students, other scholarships are designed to fix the racial disparity within the tech industry. According to research from 2021, fewer than 10% of STEM employees in the workforce are African-American. The Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship aims to close the gap and encourage more Black students to major in STEM-related fields. [...]
