Project Working Mom first launched in January of this year. Three academic institutions—Walden University, DeVry University, and American InterContinental University—offered full ride scholarships to working mothers earning their degrees online. Tens of thousands of applicants entered, their essays offering narratives of hope, strength, and determination.
Millions of dollars in scholarships were awarded to dozens of working mothers. The impact of the effort reached coast-to-coast.
Today, Project Working Mom is again accepting applications! Five colleges and universities are offering full ride scholarships to working mothers studying online:
How to Enter:
All applicants must submit their application at the official Project Working Mom site. In an essay comprised of 1,500 words or less, please discuss your personal and professional goals, including how an education will position you to achieve your goals as well as why specially online education suits your life. Feel free to include your previous life achievements, difficulties you have overcome in your life, and setbacks you have experienced in obtaining your education.
Deadline:
5 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Application:
Essays must be submitted here.
Announcement:
Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 16th, 2008. Additional details can be found on the official Project Working Mom Web site.
Best of luck to each and every applicant!