Know of a scholarship I should add to the list?<\/p>\n
There are so many scholarships out there specifically created to support women that are future educators, single moms, first-gen students, career changers, dream-chasers, but let\u2019s be honest sometimes finding them feels like scrolling for hours and still missing the one you actually qualify for. The opportunities exist. They\u2019re just not always easy to spot.<\/p>\n
If you know of a scholarship specifically for women in our area, send it my way. Let\u2019s build a running list of real resources that can truly change someone\u2019s life. You can send the details through the KISS Mobile app or email me at iris.lopez@townsquaremedia.com<\/p>\n
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The Rose Petals and Apples Scholarship Fund<\/p>\n
The first scholarship I\u2019m featuring is the Rose Petals and Apples Scholarship Fund,<\/a>\u00a0which is a fund of The Paso Del Norte Community Foundation that was created to empower single mothers who aspire to become educators.<\/p>\n Courtesy: PDN\/CANVA<\/p>\n Courtesy: PDN\/CANVA<\/p>\n Read More: These El Paso Girls Took Over the 2026 \u201cI Voted\u201d Sticker Contest<\/a><\/p>\n This scholarship honors the life of Rosella Tellez Madrid. Rosella began as a devoted stay-at-home wife and mother, pouring into her three children and anyone in her community who needed support. She gave what she could including clothing, school supplies, encouragement and always led with generosity.<\/p>\n In her mid-thirties, she made the courageous decision to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. She earned her degree from University of Texas at El Paso and began teaching 5th grade at Scottsdale Elementary. At 38, as a single mother, she returned to school once again but this time to pursue her Master\u2019s in Education at New Mexico State University.<\/p>\n While working toward her Master\u2019s, Rosella was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig\u2019s Disease) and given just 2\u20135 years to live. But she was still determined to complete her degree. In May 1999, she walked across the graduation stage with a cane and a powerful image of strength, courage, and unshakable commitment.<\/p>\n Rosella\u2019s time was cut short, but her legacy wasn\u2019t<\/p>\n On the 20th anniversary of her passing, the Rose Petals and Apples Scholarship Fund<\/a> was launched in her memory. Today, it supports single mothers pursuing their dreams of becoming educators. Women who, like Rosella, are balancing responsibility, resilience, and ambition.<\/p>\n To every woman carrying both dreams and challenges at the same time this spotlight is for you. Your perseverance matters. Your education matters. And your story could inspire generations.<\/p>\n Courtesy: El Paso Community College<\/p>\n Courtesy: El Paso Community CollegeThe Rose Petals and Apples Scholarship Fund Requirements<\/p>\n Applicants for this scholarship must be a single mother studying to become a teacher. Applicants must live in the El Paso area and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.<\/p>\n Current majors can include Education, Special Education, Secondary Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Higher Education and Administration.<\/p>\n The application deadline is Friday, April 3rd. If you would like to apply for this scholarship click the link below.<\/a><\/p>\n