Not specified
Mar 15, 2026
United States
individual
About This Opportunity
The Carol Specht Memorial Scholarship supports undergraduate single mothers living with their children who are pursuing helping careers at Eastern Illinois University. The scholarship is designed to assist female students who are enrolled in programs such as counseling, teaching, or social work. Recipients must be single-parent undergraduate women with at least one child currently living with them and must be pursuing one of the helping careers at EIU. Financial need is a key consideration in the selection process. The scholarship is announced in the Spring semester and paid in the following Fall semester.
Who Can Apply
- Region
- United States
- Project in
- United States
- Applicants
- individual
- Gender
- female
- Priority for
- women_in_stem, low_income
Application Details
Stages
- 1 single_stage
Required documents
Review process
Review committee evaluates applicants based on eligibility criteria including single parent status, enrollment in helping careers, and financial need as demonstrated through FAFSA and essay.
Restrictions
- geographic_restrictions
External Application
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- Award Amount
- Not specified
- Application Deadline
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March 15, 2026 at 23:59 UTCDue today!
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