Some options for scholarships for women

According to data released by the Census Bureau in the spring, employed women are slightly more likely than men to hold college degrees. According to an article appearing on the ABC website, the agency states that 37 percent of the female workforce have earned at least a bachelor's degree, compared to 35 percent of men. The Census numbers indicate that the number of college-educated working women officially surpassed men in 2006.

Considering that the process of getting a degree isn't becoming cheaper, some organizations provide college scholarships for women. For one example, the international volunteer service the Soroptimist International of Visalia is hoping to grant college scholarships for single mothers aiming to get back into the education system, according to a report from The Campus, a student news provider.

In addition, The Tennessean published a whole collection of resources for women to find money for college. The Athena Patrons Society, the First Tennessee Bank, UPS and State Farm Insurance are all listed among companies that offer scholarship opportunities to female high school students. UPS and revenue cycle management solution company Emdeon are mentioned as organizations that award scholarships for women who are older than traditional college freshman, but are trying to finish their degrees nonetheless.

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