The feared recession has already affected the economy of the United States.
With the state the economy is in, both parents have to work in order to support the family's finances.
Mothers who have spent most of their married life as housewives are now forced to apply for jobs.
These mothers more often than not have little or no college education at all.
With the scarcity of available jobs, the lack of education makes it all the more difficult for mothers to get hired.
President Obama is aware of this situation which prompted him to launch the Obama scholarship program for mothers.
The goal of this unique program of President Obama is to help mothers go back to school and earn a college degree.
All eligible applicants can receive as much as $10,000 in scholarship grants.
Unlike other student loans, the money that they receive from the program is completely free.
There is no need to repay the government.
The scholarship program was created with the need of the mothers in mind.
The program allows mothers to take classes from online college programs of various distinguished universities.
With this option, they can finish their degree and take care of their families at the same time.
Because of the flexibility of the scholarship program, the money can also be used for their living expenses like rent, utilities and food.
  Mothers no longer have to worry about finding the time and the money to go back to school.
A college degree will definitely enhance their capability to compete in the very competitive job market.