Government Assistance - Single Mothers Grant

Foresters

• Foresters is a life insurance provider that offers numerous benefits and activities to its members. The company’s interest in providing for the well-being of families has led to the creation of scholarships for children of a deceased parent. The parent must have been a Foresters member at the time of death. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $3,000 per year. Funds are renewable for up to four years or until the child receives a degree. Scholarship applications may be obtained by writing to: Foresters P.O. Box 179 Buffalo, NY 14201 416-429-3000 foresters.com

Research Foundation of CFA Institute

• The Research Foundation of CFA Institute is a non-profit organization aimed at helping provide research to practitioners worldwide. The organization offers the 11 September Memorial Scholarship Fund to children who lost a parent in the Sept. 11 attacks. Applicants must be enrolled part time or full time pursuing an undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting or business. Scholarship amounts will vary by financial need, but recipients are eligible to receive up to $25,000 for a period of five years. CFA will determine the scholarship winners based on academic achievements, leadership and participation in the school and community. Applicants must submit grade transcripts, school enrollment or an acceptance letter, and standardized testing results. Request an application by writing to: CFA Institute 11 September Memorial Scholarship Program Scholarship Management Services One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082 507-931-1682 sms.scholarshipamerica.org/cfainstitute

Raise the Nation

• Raise the Nation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to single mothers. The organization’s goal is to help these women achieve independence for themselves and their family. For this reason, Raise the Nation offers the Child of a Single Parent Woman Scholarship. Children are eligible to receive this scholarship as long as they are claimed as a dependent of a single mother. Applicants are judged based on “personal development, community leadership or participation, and academic achievement.” GPA is not required. There is a $20 application fee. Apply online or request an application by writing to: Raise The Nation P.O. Box 8058 Albuquerque, NM 87198 raisethenation.org

Forgotten Dependents

• Forgotten Dependents Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarship funding to children who have lost a parent. Students must be U.S. citizens, unmarried and between the ages of 16 and 25. Applicants will have to provide a 500-word essay on their goals and objectives, high school or college transcripts, SAT/ACT results, letter of acceptance, copy of the parent’s death certificate and one or two letters of reference. The annual deadline is April 1. Print an application from their website or request one by writing to: Forgotten Dependents Inc. P.O. Box 2764 Laurel, MD 20709-2764 forgottendependents.com