This was established in 2001 in memory of Wes Hedstrom, a former CCHE Board Member and life-long advocate for education. The scholarship was created to provide new students needing that extra bit of help to make college possible. Scholarships up to $1,000 are available to students living in Cook County and enrolled at least part time in a long distance education program.

Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents. Has financial need. Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals. Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas' member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela). Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women's Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award. Does not have a graduate degree. Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either. Has a Social Security number or Tax ID number. (This is required for tax purposes and is only necessary if you are a resident of the United States. You will not be asked to share this information unless you have been given an award.)

To be eligible, applicants must be a mom, or expectant mom, and a US citizen currently enrolled in an accredited American 2- or 4-year university or college, in any field. There is no major or minor requirement.

First generation college student Latinx resident of Orange County (OC), California for the past three years. OC high school graduate or an OC community college transfer student planning to enroll full-time at a four year college in Fall 2023. Demonstrate financial need through a completed FAFSA application or California Dream Act application. HEEF welcomes students who are undocumented!

Prospective enrolling Imagine America ASEP students who are applicants must meet the following guidelines: Be enrolling in a participating college. Meet eligibility requirements of the college Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Be at least 19 years of age and have a high school diploma, GED or pass an Ability to Benefit test. Not be a previous recipient of any other Imagine America Foundation scholarships/awards. Complete the NCCT Educational Success Potential Assessment.

In order to qualify for the Custody X Change Single Parent Scholarship, you must: Have primary physical custody of one or more minor children Be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher or be a first-semester student The scholarship is open to single parent students around the world. If you're outside the US, you should have the equivalent of 3.0 GPA or higher on your university's grading scale.

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To be eligible for the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship, you must meet the criteria listed below. You live in the state of Arkansas or in Bowie County, TX. You meet the following definition of "single parent" (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, or 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), or You live with parents or relative(s), or You live with a roommate who is not your partner (significant other) or a co-parent* You're a legal resident of the United States (or a resident with DACA status), applying in the county where you live. You've earned a high school diploma or GED. You've not previously earned a bachelor's degree. You have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Your household income is typically not more than 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. (link to poverty guidelines) You've completed or are in the process of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (not required for DACA students or those in an approved short-term training program). You're attending or planning to attend an ASPSF approved school or training program. You're pursuing a degree or certification that leads to employment at family-supporting wages.

Be a female survivor of intimate partner abuse. Be separated from her abuser a minimum of one year but not more than seven years. Have sought services from a non-profit agency that provides services to survivors of intimate partner abuse for a minimum of 6 consecutive months. This agency is willing to act as sponsor by mentoring and providing support to the student throughout her educational experience and can accept funds on behalf of the applicant, should a scholarship for living expenses be awarded.