MISS Award
Becoming a parent is an incredible and rewarding experience but can bring about many challenges and shifts in one’s life. It can be difficult for parents to balance childcare costs with tuition and other college expenses, often leading parents to take breaks from school, work extra shifts, or go into debt to make ends meet. Many older students who are pursuing a second degree may also not qualify for financial aid. Being a mom is hard work, and no woman should have to choose between furthering their education and providing for their family.
The MISS Award (Moms In School) seeks to support mothers pursuing their degrees so they can overcome obstacles and successfully balance their academic goals with parenting responsibilities.
Any Black or African-American mother pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree may apply for this scholarship if she is a non-traditional student, such as an adult learner, a refugee, someone pursuing a second degree, etc.
To apply, tell us about yourself, your plans to make a difference, why you’re a non-traditional student, and what you have learned from being a mother. Additionally, upload images of you with your children.
- Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact with your career choice.
- What makes you a non-traditional student?
- What lessons has motherhood taught you?
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The application deadline is Oct 16, 2024. Winners will be announced on Nov 16, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Nov 16, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.