About the WomenGive Childcare Scholarships

Knowing that education is an integral component to self-sufficiency, WomenGive makes an impact by providing childcare scholarships to single parents continuing their education. Childcare scholarships will be awarded to single parents working toward their GED, certificate or degree program.

How to Apply for a WomenGive Childcare Scholarship

Information regarding the scholarship application process will be posted on this page on a term-by-term basis. Scholarship recipients for the Spring 2010 have been selected.

Thank you for your interest in the WomenGive Childcare scholarship.

Fall 2010 scholarship applications are now available.

 

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA AS SOME ITEMS HAVE CHANGED!

WomenGive awards are based on the available dollars generously donated by our members.  Therefore, this may affect the number of recipients and/or the amount of the scholarships that WomenGive is able to award each semester. 

WomenGive makes every effort to increase the dollars available for these critical scholarships.  WomenGive does not guarantee that a recipient will be awarded a scholarship each semester.  However, it is our hope to provide support on the journey to self-sufficiency. 

We ask each applicant to plan wisely how much childcare is necessary to successfully attend classes and complete required assignments. Every dollar saved becomes available for another single parent just like you. 

The scholarship award amount is based on number of credits the recipient is enrolled in for the duration of the semester.  The monies will be distributed by United Way of Larimer County and must be given directly to the childcare provider.  Scholarship monies cover direct care services but not previous balances, registration fees, activity fees or extra meals. If a student drops a class or withdraws from a class the award amount will be adjusted accordingly.  The amount paid is the exact amount of services provided not to exceed the following limits:

Number of credits	Award amount for full-time childcare	Award amount for before and after school care
12 +	Up to $200 per child per week	Up to $100 per child per week
9-11	Up to $150 per child per week	Up to $100 per child per week
6-8	Up to $100 per child per week	Up to $50 per child per week
Please review the following criteria before submitting your application.

 

 

• Must be a single parent living ONLY with child/children
• Must by nominated by a nonprofit organization, educator, childcare provider, or employer
• Must be a Larimer County resident
• Must be a United States Citizen or be a lawfully admitted alien
• Must not be in default on a federal student loan
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.  If cumulative GPA is below this a written explanation must be provided. 
• First consideration will be given to those taking 12 credits or more

 

Submit completed applications to:

Joy Nyenhuis, Community Investment Associate

United Way of Larimer County

424 Pine Street, Suite 102

Fort Collins, CO 80524

Office hours: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.