StraighterLine, a leading provider of online college courses, has just announced that it is offering a special scholarship in honor of Mother’s Day, which is coming up on May 8th this year.
It’s called The StraighterLine Scholarship for Working Moms, and it will offer working mothers a unique opportunity to start college at no cost through StraighterLine. Here’s what you need to know to apply:
What is StraighterLine?
StraighterLine, an innovative company that has been around for only a few years, is an new kind of educational institution that has been making the news. Unlike online universities that charge high prices for college courses, StraighterLine is dedicated to keeping the cost of its courses as low as possible. For example, students can complete a year’s worth of college courses online at StraighterLine for as little as $999.
All of the credits that students earn at StraighterLine can be transferred to other colleges through the American Council on Education’s Credit Transfer process. Even more remarkably, StraighterLine has entered into partnerships with more than 20 universities that grant immediate admission to students who have completed coursework at StraighterLine.
StraighterLine represents an idea whose time has come in modern American education – and the StraighterLine Scholarship for Working Mothers can make it easier than ever before to start earning your college degree.
Who can apply for the scholarship?
All applicants must be working mothers. They can be mothers who work full-time, mothers who work part-time, or mothers who stay at home to raise children. After all, who works harder than women who stay home with the kids?
How can you enter to win?
If you wish to be considered for the scholarship, click here to learn more. You’ll need to submit an essay describing what going back to school would mean for you and your family. You will also have to provide a recent picture of yourself with your children, as well as a description of your job. (And remember, being a full-time mom counts as a job!)
A StraighterLine panel will judge all entries.
What are the prizes?
The working mom with the most compelling essay will win a free StraighterLine “Freshman Year for $999” program - a $999 value consisting of up to 10 StraighterLine courses.
Three runners-up will each receive a free one-month enrollment and one StraighterLine course free - a $138 value.
Working mothers, StraighterLine has created these scholarships to thank and honor you on Mother’s Day. Why not take a few minutes and enter now to win?
