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National Emergency Scholarship Fund for Student Parents
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Support Student Parents. Strengthen Families. Build the Future.
In the United States, more than one in five college students — over 3.8 million individuals — are raising children while pursuing their education. These student parents are among the most determined, high-performing, and overlooked students on campus.
Despite earning higher GPAs than their non-parenting peers, student parents face unique barriers: time poverty, unaffordable childcare, isolation, and a lack of institutional support. Most are low-income, first-generation students. Nearly 3 in 4 are women, and more than half are students of color.
That’s why Scholarship America, in partnership with the ECMC Foundation, Trellis Foundation, Ascendium Education Philanthropy, Crimsonbridge Foundation, and others, is proud to launch the National Emergency Scholarship Fund for Student Parents.
A Lifeline When It’s Needed Most
This fund provides fast, flexible financial support to student parents who are on the brink of dropping out due to unexpected expenses — a car repair, a medical bill, a missed childcare payment. The goal: keep them enrolled, on track, and moving toward a degree that will change the trajectory of their family’s life.
The Fund officially launches on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025, with a nationwide campaign that will run through Father’s Day, June 15. We’re inviting donors, institutions, and advocates to join us in elevating and supporting student parents in real, tangible ways.
Why It Matters
- Student parents are resilient. Many juggle full course loads while raising young children, working jobs, and navigating financial insecurity — all while earning grades on par with or better than their peers.
- They are a vital part of the student population. Nearly 20% of undergraduates are parents — yet most institutions aren’t collecting data or designing programs with them in mind.
- The ROI is enormous. A single mother who completes her degree is projected to earn $256,000 more over her lifetime and reduce public assistance costs by nearly $20 billion nationwide.
You Can Help
We’re looking for:
- Matching donors and corporate sponsors
- Champions willing to share their stories or author testimonials
- Everyday donors who want to make a meaningful difference — any gift, any size matters
Join us to ensure that no parent has to choose between feeding their child and finishing their degree.
Donate to the Emergency Aid Fund to change a life.
Step 1: Your Gift
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