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$5,000 Patsy Takemoto Mink Scholarship for Low-Income Mothers Due 8/1

June 27, 2022

Background: Established in 2003, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation is dedicated to educational access, opportunity, and equity for low-income women, especially mothers. In 2022, the Foundation will offer five Education Support Awards of up to $5,000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training.

Eligibility:
must be a woman, at least 17 years of age, who is a mother with minor children
• must be pursuing a first degree at a postsecondary level of education (e.g., vocational, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral) AND degree program must add to level of education accomplished (e.g., bachelor’s after associate’s, or advanced degree after a bachelor’s)
• must be low-income: all annual family income less than $20,000 for a family of 2; less than $24,000 for a family of 3; less than $28,000 for a family of 4

How to Apply: Eligible candidates can apply here by the August 1st deadline.

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