California State University Channel Islands is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. We understand how challenging it can be to be a parent and a student at the same time. CSUCI supports your academic achievement amidst the unique challenges and additional responsibilities you face as a parenting student. We have various support services designed to you succeed not only inside the classroom, but outside of the classroom, as your children will experience CSUCI for the first time themselves. Below you will find several resources that may be helpful to you as you balance both these roles.
Scholarships for Students with Children
- Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund: This is awarded to low-income women 35 years and older who are U.S. citizens pursuing their first degree. It is available to students pursuing a bachelor's, an associate's, or a vocational degree.
- Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards: This award is exclusively for mothers who are the primary breadwinners for their families and who have overcome hardship such as domestic violence, alcohol and drug use, and/or poverty. The organization awards over $1.5 million in scholarships annually. Domestic awards range from $3,000 to $5,000; three international awards are available at $10,000 each.
- The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation: This foundation offers awards to low-income women to assist with school expenses and tuition. Applicants must be parents of at least one minor child and must be at least 17 years old. Awards are given for bachelor's, associate's, or vocational degrees or certificates. The foundation provides up to five $5,000.00 awards annually.