Scholarships for Dads and Students – Chance to Win $10,000

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If you area single dad or single mom living in Lehigh Acres, Florida, then you can apply for the General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres Scholarship program, who will be awarding several $500 Florida scholarships to single parents with minor children living at home.

In order to apply, you must be currently enrolled in continuing education classes at an accredited college, university or technical school and must be a resident of Lehigh Acres.

Unfortunately, there is no pre-printed application forms at this time. But those who are interested in a scholarship for single dads and moms should send their own application with the following information.

• Proof of residence in Lehigh such as a utility bill, rent receipt, etc.
• Must be a single parent with minor children living at home.
• Name of college, university or technical school in which you are currently enrolled.
• A brief biography that includes information on your area of study.
• Your street address and telephone number where you can be contacted, no post office boxes.

Mail your completed application requirements to Mrs. C. Neary, Scholarship Chairman, 303 Hollywood St., Lehigh Acres, FL. 33936. For more information, call 369-7168. Your scholarship application must be received no later than April 30, 2011 in order to be considered. Award will be issued on May 20, 2011.

Illinois Single Parent Scholarships

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Married and Single Dads and Moms are returning to school and searching for scholarships. The fact is that the economy has hit most of us pretty hard in the old pocketbook. Many are now without jobs, but the bills still keep rolling in each and every month, leaving many Americans on the brink of bankruptcy. This is the reason that there are so many adults returning to the educational scene. We have mouths to feed and kids who depend on us.

Thankfully, some of the institutions of higher learning are listening and are now offering some Single Parent Scholarships to those of us returning to school. After all, adult students are usually a better risk when it comes to scholarship and grant money. We know quite well what it means to do without and what it takes to make ends meet, which also makes us determined to succeed.

The College of DuPage is one such institution offering Single Parent Scholarships to residents of the 502 District in Illinois, which is most of DuPage County and parts of Cook County and Will County. To be eligible for these Single Parent Scholarships in Illinois you must be a resident of district 502, keep a continued GPA of at least 2.0, maintain at least a part-time status, be a single parent with at least one dependent child, complete the FAFSA, and enroll in a degree, certificate, or transfer program.

These Single Parent Scholarships are awarded in two payments of $500 each, once in the fall and once in the spring.

Deadline for these Single Parent Scholarships is May 1, 2010. To find out more information go here. Just hit the “financial aid” tab, “scholarships” tab, and then go to the “fall 2010″ tab. There you will find this as well as a host of other scholarship opportunities.

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