Single mothers could get money for nursing school
November 13, 2012
According to an article appearing in the Kent Reporter, three scholarships amounting to more than $2,000 in financial aid for single mothers each will be given to unemployed unmarried moms looking to attend Blossom Nursing Assistant Training School in Kent, Washington.
"Nowadays many heads of household are single moms who have the desire to go back to school, but oftentimes cannot fulfill that ambition because of a lack of funds to realize that aspiration," the school president Doris Akinlosotu told the news source. "Success for me is not only to fulfill that American dream, it also informs my responsibility to help the less fortunate among us."
The article also noted that the scholarships for single moms will be doled out on Nov. 17, when the Blossom Nursing Assistant Training School opens. In addition, Blossom has been approved by the state of Washington to be a "bridge" to teach a nursing assistant alternative training program to certified medical assistants.
Other scholarships open for single parents
The San Francisco Chronicle recently pointed to a statistic showing that almost 40 percent of single moms aren't making enough money to put them above the poverty line. Luckily for those looking to improve their career standing, many organizations provide college grants for single mothers.
To note a few examples provided by the Single Parents Alliance of America, the Student Loan Repayment Grant is tailored to single female parents with student loan debt who actively volunteer around their communities. There's also a Scholarship For Continuing Education, for unwed moms who haven't received enough resources to meet their educational goals. Even if you're the child of a single mom who still legally claims you as a dependent, there are scholarships for college available specifically for someone with your background.
Meanwhile in Chattanooga, Tenn., an organization known as Executive Women International (EWI) of Chattanooga recently awarded $18,000 in college scholarships for single mothers, according to a news provider known as the Chattanoogan.
"EWI representatives feel fortunate to have made a positive impact on their community through enriching the lives of local women" Ani Yacoubian, the president of the EWI, told the news source.
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