If you’re a single parent looking to pay for college classes, apply for this annual scholarship until March 15th.
Eligible single parents are invited to apply for Summer 2023 scholarships at aspsf.org/applynow. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) awards scholarships up to $1,200 to eligible single parents who are attending college or obtaining technical training. A full list of eligibility guidelines is available at aspsf.org/eligibility.
“This scholarship has helped with so much within just a matter of a few months of joining. The organizers of this scholarship have created something so thoughtful and so helpful,” said recipient Calea, who’s studying criminal justice at the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College. “And the application process was so easy!” she added. “There were no extra essays needed, and no extra referrals needed — quick and easy!”
Calea studies Criminal Justice at UAPTC.
If awarded, recipients can use the funds for any combination of school and/or household expenses that removes a financial burden and helps the student stay in school. Scholarships are combined with wraparound services. This could include workshops, mentorships, and tutoring. The services are meant to create a support system, helping single parents along their higher education journey to graduation and professional employment.
ASPSF awards scholarships to single parents attending school full-time, part-time, and online pursuing associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and certificate programs. Eligible applicants have a GED or high school diploma, a 2.0 GPA in past courses, and a household income typically not more than 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. The full list of eligibility guidelines is available at aspsf.org/eligibility.
For more information about Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund, contact ASPSF Program Manager Keisha Smith at [email protected] or (501) 255-0637. — which has awarded more than $30 million in scholarships across the state to single parents since 1990 —
For more than 30 years, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has worked to create stronger, more educated, and more self-sufficient families. Through scholarships and services, ASPSF opens doors for low-income single parents, helping them pursue education, secure employment, and transform the future for their families. With the help of volunteers and community support, ASPSF creates multigenerational change, transforming lives for both single parents and their children.
For information about scholarships, volunteer opportunities, and ways to give, visit www.aspsf.org. Central Arkansas single parents receive their Fall 2022 scholarships in Little Rock from Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund.
