ANSWER Scholarship

Location: Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg and 11 surrounding counties in the Carolinas)
EIN: 81-0834789
Address: 9805 Sandy Rock Pl., Suite C #208, Charlotte, NC 28277

Mission

To mentor and prepare mothers of school-age children to achieve a college education and inspire them to be role models of academic, personal, and professional success for their children.

Program Overview

ANSWER Scholarship provides college scholarships, mentoring, and professional development to mothers pursuing higher education. The program includes:

• Financial scholarship awards
• Mentors for Mom program (volunteer mentoring)
• Monthly group meetings with mentors
• Professional development programming
• Health and wellness education

Key Statistics (As of 2026)

• $951,502 in scholarships awarded
• 266 college scholarships funded
• 80%+ graduation rate (nearly double the national rate for non-traditional students)
• 2025-26: 24 mothers awarded scholarships

Eligibility Requirements

• Age: 25 years or older
• Status: Must be a mother of school-age children
• Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County and 11 surrounding counties in North Carolina and South Carolina
• Education Goal: Pursuing a four-year college degree in any field OR select two-year degrees

What They Fund

• Four-year bachelor's degrees in any field
• Select two-year associate degrees (particularly in nursing and healthcare)
• Both full-time and part-time students

What They Don't Fund

• Candidates outside the geographic service area
• Non-degree programs
• Candidates under 25 years old
• Those without school-age children

Mentors for Mom Program

• Required: All scholarship recipients are matched with volunteer mentors
• Commitment: Mentors commit 10-12 hours per month for one academic year
• Structure:
  • One-on-one mentoring for advice, motivation, and support
  • Monthly group meetings with all mentors and scholars
  • Topics covered: financial planning, professional development, women's health, work-life balance, career development
• Mentor Requirements:
  • 2-year associate or 4-year bachelor's degree minimum
  • Ability to relate and empathize with scholars
  • Leadership abilities
  • Willing to participate in training
  • 45-minute phone interview with Program Director

Scholar Success

Scholars have graduated from institutions including:

• UNC Charlotte
• Winthrop University
• Johnson C. Smith University
• Catawba College
• Gardner-Webb University
• Many others

Some scholars have gone on to pursue master's degrees.

Commitment to Diversity

ANSWER Scholarship actively seeks diversity in scholarship recipients, volunteers, board members, donors, and staff, intentionally engaging people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Impact

When you educate a mom, you educate her children. Scholars report receiving salary increases and establishing themselves as role models for their families.

Application Process

Note: Specific step-by-step application details are not provided in the available website content.

Available Resources

• Application & Procedure page: Available at answerscholarship.org
• Application Tips: Available at answerscholarship.org
• Scholarship Requirements: Available at answerscholarship.org
• Selection Criteria: Available at answerscholarship.org

To Apply

1. Visit the "Apply Here" section on answerscholarship.org
2. Review the Scholarship Requirements page
3. Review Selection Criteria
4. Read Application Tips
5. Follow the Application & Procedure instructions
6. Contact ANSWER Scholarship with questions:
   • Phone: 704-544-1988
   • Email: info@answerscholarship.org

Support with Application

According to the website, ANSWER has team members (including board members like Teri Kubbs) who "walk applicants through the scholarship application process." Applicants can contact the organization directly for assistance.