Programs

Single Mom Scholars Services

Single Mom Scholars Dallas offers comprehensive services designed to eliminate barriers and empower success:

Community Network

Professional Training

Financial Stipend

AAA Membership

Auto Repairs

Dental Care

Family Enrichment

Holiday Celebration

Eligibility & Application

We accept applications from low-income, single mom college students who live in Dallas-Fort Worth on an ongoing basis. Applicants are diligently reviewed and awarded through an extremely competitive process determined on needs and application essay responses. The number of applicants selected each year are based on the available funding from our generous donors. The selected applicants are contacted by Helping Hands for Single Moms and all applications are maintained in our database for future consideration.

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Candid lifestyle happy and cheerful mother and son in love eating tangerines in Christmas decor

Requirements for application:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
  • Reside in Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, or Denton counties, Texas
  • Have at least one child living with them that is under the age of 16
  • Have an adjusted gross income at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines
  • Be legally single or divorced and not living with a domestic partner
  • Completed at least one college semester with a minimum GPA of 2.8
  • Be willing to participate in the organization’s Single Mom College Community meetings (6 meetings per year)
  • Agree to follow program guidelines
Please review your application for correct information, spelling and grammar before submitting it for consideration. The system cannot save work so be prepared to fill out the application in one sitting.

Success Stories

Every mom in our program has a story—of resilience, determination, and triumph. Our Success Stories highlight the incredible journeys of single moms who overcame obstacles, earned their degrees, and built brighter futures for themselves and their families.

Jada

Jada

When Jada became a mother at just 15 years old, many told her to set aside her education to focus solely on ...
Ashlee

Ashlee

Ashlee is a single mom whose journey is a beautiful reminder of what’s possible when determination meets ...
Melisa

Melisa

Meet Melisa, a 2024 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Melisa not only achieved her dream but ...
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