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Scholarship

Mother and Son

SingleMothers Scholarship

PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS

At MaMa's Dream, we provide financial assistance and personal support to single mothers pursuing education across the DMV.  Being a mom is hard work!  Being a single mom is even harder.  Single mothers have the responsibility of raising a child while working to provide for their family.  This task is often done on a single income, and to be honest, that income is usually not enough.  Many times single moms are forced to make tough decisions based on finances--often causing them to sacrifice their own needs and wants for the sake of their child/children.  Earning more income could certainly ease the financial burden, however that usually requires going back to school which costs money that they don’t have access to.  

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Mama’s Dream is here to help take the issue of financing out of the equation! If you’re a single mother and you’re attempting to pursue your education to set you and your children up for more opportunities, we can help. 

Mother and Daughter

Eligibility

To be eligible for a MaMa's Dream scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. You're a legal resident of the United States.  Be a permanent resident of the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia.

  2. Meet the following definition of "single mother"(must meet all 3 categories):

    • Marital status: You're single (never married, widowed, divorced, legally separated*) or you're married but living apart and your divorce will be final by the time the scholarship is awarded.*

    • Parenting Status: You're the custodial parent or guardian with physical custody (50% or more) of at least one dependent child. A dependent child is 18 or younger, older than 18 and still in high school, or a severely disabled adult living with and dependent on you.*

    • Living status: You're the only adult in the home with the child(ren), you live with parents or relative(s), or you live with a roommate who is not your partner, significant other, or a co-parent.*

  3. You're attending or planning to attend a MaMa’s Dream approved school or training program.

  4. Pursuing a career-oriented course of study (degree or certification) to ensure a better standard of living for your family. 

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​*You'll be asked to explain your circumstances and may be asked for additional documentation.

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MaMa's Dream Application
Available October 1, 2024

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