Scholarships
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“WRITE YOUR FUTURE” SCHOLARSHIP
The “Write Your Future” Scholarship is one of many funding opportunities available to single mothers through The Single Mother Advancement Project’s (THESMAP’s) “Write Your Future” initiatives. This scholarship is intended for single mothers pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. The applicant must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited, public academic institution, and a registered member of The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP).
Scholarship amount: $10,000 - $25,000
Eligibility Requirements:
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Applicant must be U.S. citizen or resident.
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Applicant must be a single mother.
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Applicant must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited, public 2-year or 4-year academic institution, or an accredited community college or trade school, in the United States.
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Applicant must be a registered member of The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP).
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Applicant must complete the “Write Your Future” scholarship application.
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Applicant must submit a 1,500 - 2,500 word essay detailing how the “Write Your Future” Scholarship will advance.
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Applicant must demonstrate a financial need.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Scholarship search engines list a wide range of scholarships, including niche awards, sweepstakes, and large national prizes. Most sites also let you create a profile where you can save scholarship applications for later or receive notifications when a scholarship matching your skillset is posted. Narrowing down scholarships is crucial to your success because you’re more likely to win awards that pertain to your unique talents and interests.
FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FASFA). Federal Student Aid (FASFA), a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, more than 1,400 employees help make college education possible for more than 10 million students each year.
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COLLEGE BOARD. You are probably familiar with the College Board if you have taken the SAT, AP tests or other college entry exams. But the College Board can help you after you have been accepted into a school - its scholarship search helps you find awards to help you pay for college.
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CAREER ONE STOP. The U.S. Department of Labor has its own scholarship website through the Career One Stop portal. There are more than 8,000 scholarships listed, and you can filter awards by keyword or sort them by amount, deadline, residing state and state where you will be studying. There are scholarships available for students enrolled in a vocational school or working toward an associate degree, as well as for undergraduate and graduate students.
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“WRITE YOUR FUTURE” INITIATIVES
Each year The Single Mother Advancement Project (THESMAP) offers need-based and merit scholarships to outstanding and qualified single mother students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees as part of our “Write Your Future” initiative. Through the generosity of our Founder and donors, THESMAP advance efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunity that prepares single mothers for success in school, work, and life. Investing in our single mothers is vital to supporting the next generation of leaders.
Our scholarships range in award amount, academic interests, and age. Whether you are a graduating high school senior or early in your professional career, we are pleased to provide financial opportunities and recognition to assist with collegiate and post-educational endeavors. Please be sure to review individual scholarship eligibility requirements and deadlines. The “Write Your Future” Scholarship is one of many funding opportunities available to single mothers through THESMAP’s “Write Your Future” initiative.