DCCCD Single Mothers Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the Single Mothers Scholarship Fund is to provide financial assistance to deserving single mothers who attend any Community College in Dallas County. This scholarship is intended for those students who are unable to access other financial assistance in order to pursue courses in their associate and/or certificate degree plan. This scholarship is awarded to single mothers who are striving to attain their goals in education.

Amount of Award
$750 annually (375.00 per semester)

Renewal Process
This scholarship is awarded on an annual basis. Applicants can apply for renewal annually.

Number of Awards Per Year
Two (2) students per semester at $375 each (depending on available funds) to be paid directly to the Community College for tuition, fees, and books for classes leading toward a degree or certificate completion.

Designated College
All DCCCD Colleges

Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for this scholarship:

• Complete a DCCCD Foundation Scholarship Appliocation
• Must have a minimun 2.0 GPA
• Must enroll in at least six (6) credit hours each semester
• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or better throughout the semester
• Must maintain at least six (6) credit hours throughout the semester
• Must be a single mother (twenty-five years old or younger) with children striving to attain their education
• Must have custody of children
• Must be a low-income single mother
• Must be taking classes leading toward a degree or certificate completion.

Application Process
All criterion materials must be submitted to the Financial Aid Department of the DCCCD College you are attending. The Financial Aid Director at each location will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation. A committee will select recipient(s). Recipient(s) will be announced before the Fall semester begins.

Selection Process
Applicants must submit the following to their campus (DCCCD) Financial Aid department:

• Complete a DCCCD Foundation Scholarship Application
• A letter of recommendation
• One-page essay describing your present and future goals (We will accept only essays that are typed)
• Proof of income (tax return)
• Custody of children (please present proof)
• Proof of GPA
• Proof of age
• Proof of credit hours enrolled for current semester
  

Contact person
DCCCD Foundation 214-378-1533

Deadline
First week in July

For further information, contact the Scholarship Coordinator
214-378-1533 or 214-378-1531
DCCCD Foundation, Inc., 1601 South Lamar, Dallas, Texas 75215-1816
Last updated 08/16/07

October 2007