Educational Scholarships for Single Parents currently awards semester scholarships in the amount of $50 per credit hour up to 12 hours, with a minimum of 3 credit hours. Scholarships may be used for tuition, books, utility bills, car maintenance, childcare, or any other financial need that contributes to the recipient successfully achieving his or her educational goals. Scholarships are awarded for one semester at a time, but scholarship recipients may apply to have their scholarships renewed.