Horizons of Hope
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The Need
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 28 percent of children now
live with just one parent, a huge rise from 1970 when 12 percent
were raised by single parents. In 1970, the number of single-parent
families with children under the age of 18 was 3.8 million. By
1990, the number had more than doubled to 9.7 million. One in
four children are born to an unmarried mother. Another 40 percent
of children under 18 will experience parental breakup.
Ninety percent of single-parent families are headed by females. Not surprisingly, single mothers with dependent children have the highest poverty rate. Approximately 60 percent of U.S. children living in mother-only families are impoverished, compared with only 11 percent of two-parent families. Mother-only families are more likely to be poor because of the lower earning capacity of women. The median annual income for female-headed households with children under six years old is roughly one-fourth that of two-parent families.
The Hope
LDS Business College has developed an approach to help single
parents, especially women, improve their earning potential. Single
parents enrolled at the College use scholarship funds to pay tuition,
books and other expenses. The students enroll in one of six career-oriented
programs: accounting, business, computers, health services, interior
design or office management. For the past 10 years, the College
has successfully placed 95 percent of its graduates.
The single parents take their first semester of course work as a group so that instructors may address particular needs of that group. In their first semester, students study math, learning techniques, career exploration, interpersonal communication, writing, computers and religion. In addition, faculty and staff members serve as mentors for the students. At present, Dr. Carolyn S. Brown, vice president for academic affairs and a child of a widowed mother, serves as the principle mentor.
Before enrolling, all students must meet with their LDS bishop and agree to live by the College’s Code of Conduct and Dress Code. This interface with the bishop and commitment to live by the Code of Conduct gives single parents a spiritual framework that greatly improves their chances for success.
The Horizon
To date, every single parent who has earned a degree or certificate
at the College has significantly improved their earning ability
and their future income potential. More importantly, they have
graduated with hope, confidence and determination.
The objective is to award 25 single-parent scholarships each semester for a yearly total of 75. A one-year scholarship for tuition, books and other expenses totals $3,104.
We have seen the positive effects in the lives of single parents of a two-year, career-based education provided in a spiritual setting. We are committed to doing all within our means to provide them every possible opportunity for success.
Why this scholarship? The scholarship was established to help single heads of household improve their ability to provide economically for their families.
Who gave the money? Carlyle and Delta Harmon from Provo, Utah.
Who qualifies? Single parents with at least one dependent child (under 18) living at home who have enrolled in the College and who have received proper ecclesiastical endorsement. Applicants should be enrolled in a career-based program.
What is the criteria? Financial need, letters of recommendation, and admission to the College.
What can the funds be used for? Tuition, books and related educational expenses.
What is the class load required? Generally, a full class load is expected. Exceptions are made for special circumstances.
Must I attend all year? Generally, award recipients are expected to attend two semesters each year. Exceptions are made for special circumstances.
Is there supervision? Recipients are assigned to a mentor. One meeting per semester with the mentor is required.
Why a letter from my Bishop? As set up, the fund is for active LDS single parents. Hence, input from your Bishop seems appropriate.
Are awards available for more than one year? Award recipients in one year will be given first consideration in subsequent years, but there is no guarantee.
Are there performance requirements? Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and meet each semester with their assigned mentor.
What if I get married? Congratulations. However, because this scholarship is restricted to single parent students, funding will end the semester after marriage.
What if I have questions? Contact: LDS Business College, Single-Parent Scholarship, Admissions Office, 411 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; Telephone, (801) 524-8144; Fax (801) 524-1900; e-mail: admission@ldsbc.edu
Why this scholarship? The scholarship was established to help single heads of household improve their ability to provide economically for their families.
Who gave the money? Children of Jack and ClaraMay Felt.
Who qualifies? Single parents with at least one dependent child (under 18) enrolled in the College who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to applicants desiring to enroll in a career-based program. First preference is given to single mothers and then single fathers.
What is the criteria? Financial need, letters of recommendation, and admission to the College.
What can the funds be used for? Tuition, books and related educational expenses.
Class load required? Students may attend full or part-time.
Must I attend all year? Students are not required to attend consecutive semesters.
Is there supervision? Recipients are assigned to a mentor. One meeting per semester with the mentor is required.
Why a letter from my Bishop? The scholarship gives preference to applicants who have submitted a letter from their bishop. Candidates who have a relationship with an LDS bishop have a much higher likelihood of success.
Are awards available for more than one year? Award recipients who fulfill the criteria will receive the award for as long as they are enrolled.
Are there performance requirements? Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
What if I get married? Congratulations. However, because this scholarship is restricted to single parent students, funding will end the semester after marriage.
What if I have questions? Contact: LDS Business College, Single-Parent Scholarship, Admissions Office, 411 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; Telephone, (801) 524-8144; Fax (801) 524-1900; e-mail: admission@ldsbc.edu
Why this scholarship? The scholarship was established to help single heads of household improve their ability to provide economically for their families.
Who gave the money? An anonymous donor.
Who qualifies? Single parents with at least one dependent child (under 18) living at home who have enrolled in the College and have received proper ecclesiastical endorsement. Applicants should be enrolled in a career-based program.
What is the criteria? Financial need, letters of recommendation, and admission to the College.
What can the funds be used for? Tuition, books, and related educational expenses.
Class load required? Students may attend full or part time.
Must I attend all year? Students are not required to attend consecutive semesters.
Is there supervision? Recipients are assigned to a mentor. One meeting per semester with the mentor is suggested.
Why a letter from my Bishop? The scholarship gives preference to applicants who have submitted a letter from their bishop. Candidates who have a relationship with an LDS bishop have a much higher likelihood of success.
Are awards available for more than one year? Award recipients who fulfill the criteria will receive the award for as long as they are enrolled.
Are there performance requirements?
Recipients must attend 100 percent of all classes and labs and
must maintain a 3.0 grade-point average. Students who fail to
maintain a B average for the semester must repay 100 percent of
the scholarship. Students who miss one day of class must replay
20 percent of the scholarship; students who miss two days must
repay 40 percent; three days, a 60 percent repayment; four days,
an 80 percent repayment; and five days 100 percent payment. Those
who comply with the criteria may receive the scholarship until
they graduate. Award recipients must submit an attendance
verification form at the end of each semester. Recipients
need not be members of the LDS Church.
What if I get married? Congratulations.
However, because this scholarship is restricted to single parent
students, funding will end the semester after marriage.
What if I have questions? Contact: LDS Business College, Single-Parent Scholarship, Admissions Office, 411 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; Telephone, (801) 524-8144; Fax (801) 524-1900; e-mail: admission@ldsbc.edu
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