Single Parent Scholarships
The Custody X Change Giving Fund

The Custody X Change Giving Fund awards three scholarships worldwide to single parents each year for undergraduate study.

How to Apply

To apply, email us at with your contact details, and attach the following:

• A 400- to 500-word essay, "How you will you use your education to improve your family?" Please include a brief explanation of your custody arrangement. This must be attached as a PDF file.
• Your unofficial college transcript — or your admissions letter if you're in your first semester. This must either be a PDF file or a picture.

The scholarship application window is open all year; each semester's application window opens right after the previous semester's deadline.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify for the Custody X Change Single Parent Scholarship, you must:

• Have primary physical custody of one or more minor children
• Be enrolled full or part time as an undergraduate at an accredited college or university
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher or be a first-semester student

The scholarship is open to single parent students around the world. If you're outside the US, you should have the equivalent of 3.0 GPA or higher on your university's grading scale.

Application Tips and Advice

For any scholarship that you apply to, you can improve your chances of being selected by following all the instructions and crafting a message that stands out.

Tell your story

Tell your compelling story in a relevant way. Don't just state facts or talk about how much the award would help. Avoid the phrases "I deserve this because" and "Pick me".

Follow the word count

If the scholarship application has a word count, make sure you stick to it. Being outside of the word count will likely disqualify your application.

Double check your spelling and grammar

Double check your application for spelling and grammar. This includes the body of the email, your application and the file name of any attachments.

Follow all instructions

Make sure you submit all the requested information. Any documents should be attached to the email, not copied into the email body.

Know who you're talking to

Each scholarship is put on by a specific person or organization. Look at who it is and, if possible, address the email or other materials toward the persons.

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Note: By applying, you are giving us consent to use your name and your school for promotional purposes without further compensation to you. We will not share any other personal information, nor publish any part of your essay, without your consent.