Provided by Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
In 2026, the Foundation will offer five Education Support Awards of up to $5000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training and who meet all stated criteria below. Awardees are notified by phone or email in late fall. Shortly after recipient notification, the list of awardees will be posted on the Awardee page of this site. Awards are disbursed in two separate installments (one each semester) over the academic year, and may be used for direct school expenses or for living expenses while you are enrolled in an educational program. Awardees will be selected based on: financial need; personal circumstance; educational path; vocational or occupational goals; and service, activist, or civic goals.
Award amount
$5,000
Number of awards
5 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must be a woman, at least 17 years of age.
Must be a mother, with minor children.
Must be low-income, total annual family income less than $21,640 for a family of 2; less than $27,320 for a family of 3; less than $33,000 for a family of 4.
Must be currently enrolled in a program pursuing a progressive degree at a postsecondary level of education that does not duplicate a degree level already completed.
Pursuit of degree/certificate must be at an institution that does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender; race/ethnicity; lgbtq+ status/identity; religion; disability; or immigration status.
Must be residing in the U.S. and enrolled full time for the 2026-27 academic year in a not-for-profit, accredited institution or program located in the U.S. with a program completion date on or after April 1, 2027.
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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