Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Support Award

Eligibility

• Be a woman age 17 or older.
• Be a mother of minor children.
• Meet the Foundation's annual low-income requirements.
• Be pursuing a progressive postsecondary degree or occupational credential that does not duplicate a degree level already completed.
• Attend a qualifying institution that meets the Foundation's nondiscrimination requirements.
• Reside in the United States.
• Enroll full time in an accredited nonprofit U.S. institution or program.
• Meet the applicable program-completion-date requirement.

Requirements

• Complete the annual Education Support Award application.
• Provide household and income information.
• Provide educational program and enrollment information.
• Complete required written responses.
• Provide all supporting information required for the annual cycle.

How to Apply

1. 1Review the annual income limits based on household size.
2. 2Confirm that your educational program represents progressive education rather than a duplicate degree level.
3. 3Confirm full-time enrollment at an accredited nonprofit institution.
4. 4Complete the online application.
5. 5Provide information about financial need, personal circumstances, educational path, occupational goals, and service or civic goals.
6. 6Submit the complete application before the annual deadline.