Scholarship Programs

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we now offer three scholarship programs to current and former Gabriel Network moms: the Lorraine Sparling Memorial Educational Fund, the Paula and William O’Brien Transportation Scholarship Fund, and the T Baby Scholarship Fund.

Sparling Educational Scholarship

A common concern for pregnant and parenting moms is how they’ll continue their education. You may have heard from family or friends that being a mother will prevent you from accomplishing your goals. Even if their intentions are good, your loved ones’ words are often fear-based. They may wonder how you could graduate from college or pursue a successful career if you have a child. We’re here to remind you that you are more capable than you realize.

Thanks to generous donors of Gabriel Network, we can provide assistance in pursuit of your educational dreams while raising a child.

What the Sparling Educational Scholarship Offers

Open only to Gabriel Network moms, the scholarship provides funds of up to $2,000 per year to women who wish to continue their education. This includes pursuing higher education or other vocational training. Whether you want to study at a university or work towards furthering your career, the educational scholarships are meant to make that more accessible.

To some, raising a child can make it seem like you need to put your dreams on hold. However, being a parent can give you additional reasons to accomplish your goals.

You can be a role model for your child and prove to them that anything is possible. We’re here to help you find the tools you need to further your education, pursue a career, and recognize the empowerment that comes with motherhood.

Application

We welcome applications from moms who are a part of Gabriel Network (past or current). Each application is reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.

For more information, please download the Sparling Education Scholarship application. Completed applications should be sent to office@gabrielnetwork.org. 

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Paula and William O’Brien Transportation Scholarship

With this new transportation scholarship, we are able to award current and former Gabriel Network moms with funds to directly help with transportation needs. The Fund will provide for individual scholarships of $300 per 6-month period. This scholarship aims to alleviate some of the financial stress that comes along with an unexpected pregnancy by providing payment for gas, Uber, Lyft, or public transportation.

Application

We welcome applications from moms who are a part of Gabriel Network (past or current). Applications are accepted on the first of each month and are reviewed promptly for completeness. Only one recipient will be chosen each month through a lottery system. All eligible applications submitted on the first of the month will be entered. Every month a mom applies will increase her chance of being chosen until she is awarded.

Please find more information and submit your online application here. For anyone questions please contact office@gabrielnetwork.org.

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T Baby Scholarship

This Fund was established in memory of a courageous young woman named Theresa whose life was overflowing with challenges when she found herself in an unexpected pregnancy. Her social worker took her for “counseling” at a medical facility in Maryland because she was scared and overwhelmed. She thought this was a follow-up appointment with her doctor, but when she heard words about a procedure, things started to become more clear. 

She processed what she heard and took a deep breath. It seemed God was speaking to her. She then summoned the courage to say with conviction what was in her heart, “You’re not going to kill my baby!” The next courageous step was to share the news with her parents and family. They provided the love and support she and her son needed to help navigate the difficult months and years ahead. 

Not all young women have that level of available support. In Theresa’s memory, her family has established the T-Baby Fund to help strong and courageous women and their children within the Gabriel Network with the basic needs of transitioning to independent living with financial support for home, transportation and childcare payments.

Purpose

Gabriel Network exists to provide practical, emotional and spiritual support to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. In an effort to assist motivated women in achieving independence, the Gabriel Network will award annual scholarships to qualified applicants.

Scholarship Awards

The Fund will provide for individual scholarships of up to $2,000 per year. Awards may be used to pay for things like a security deposit, first month’s rent, child care payments, gas, public transportation (SmarTrip), Uber, Lyft, etc. No cash, check or credit card amount will go directly to the applicant. 

Eligibility Requirements

The scholarship is open to pregnant women or mothers with young children who have an active relationship with a current or past Gabriel Network Angel Friend/volunteer or staff member and who:

• Demonstrates an existing relationship with Gabriel Network by providing a brief letter of recommendation from a current or past Gabriel Network Angel Friend/Volunteer or staff member

• Completes the scholarship application

• Shows both a need for financial assistance and a positive outlook for the future by answering a current life questionnaire

For information on how to apply, please email tiffany.farley@gabrielnetwork.org