Application Process is Now Closed.
Winners of the 2023 HOPE Network educational grants will be notified by June 2023.
The application period will open for 2024 Scholarships on April 1st.
Application Process Opens on April 15th, 2026
HOPE Network awards annual educational grants to qualifying applicants who demonstrate financial need, motivation, and potential. Grants may be used to cover tuition, childcare costs, or both.
The 2026 application period opens April 15th and closes May 15th. The Scholarship Committee will review all submitted documentation and may contact applicants with follow‑up questions. Grant recipients will be notified by June 2026.
How to Apply
To qualify for a HOPE Network educational grant, an applicant must:
- Be a single mother with legal custody of at least one minor child
- Be pursuing post‑high‑school education at a technical school or college
- Note: Applicants pursuing education beyond a bachelor’s degree, including graduate studies, are not eligible.
- Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Complete 20 hours of volunteer service at HOPE Network for Single Mothers, demonstrating a commitment to giving back to the community
- Reside in Milwaukee, Waukesha, or the surrounding area
- Be a current HOPE Network member (Not a member? Join Now!)
Submit electronically to HOPEScholarship@hopenetworkinc.org:
- Completed application form
- Most recent grade transcript from your college or technical school
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- One required print‑quality photo