A new scholarship has been initiated by President Obama to encourage the goal attainment of higher education for American mothers. Unlike most other financial scholarships, this one is not granted on the basis of culture, creed or marital status. It is based largely on income and in place for those who, through lack of funds, are unable to fund their education. Obama's Scholarship for Mothers program is viewed by many as an investment in the future of the country, developing talents and skills from a source that would have previously been untapped.

The maximum award that is given under Federal Pell Grants has also been increased from $4050 to $5100. This means a worthy and needy student can now avail up to $10,000 per year under Obama's scholarship grant. Of course the program has other eligibility dependencies such as financial status, family liability, total net income and alike.

Another advantage of the Obama Scholarship for Mothers program is that students don't necessarily have to stick to particular college, university or course to qualify. This scholarship is available even for students studying online. This means that mothers don't have to find babysitters or daycare while they are studying, which cuts down on unnecessary financial burden for them. It is also ideal for those mothers who wish to give time to their children as well as further their education and career.

The best feature of the program, however, is that the money earned by way of scholarship is not required to be returned at all. All in all, this is a welcome move by President Obama for American mothers and all those who want to study well and earn better.

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