In the world of skyrocketing higher education costs, scholarly knowledge about scholarships may be an important key to unlocking education as an affordable alternative. Scholarships go beyond financial relief; rather, they offer a wide range of benefits that go well beyond mere tuition assistance. This is a listicle that looks into what a scholarship is, … Read more
Full scholarships (also called full-ride scholarships) are the holy grail of funding opportunities, covering almost everything for the full three or four years of university. Your tuition and living costs will be covered by the provider, leaving you free to focus on your studies and social life without worrying about money. Sounds great, right? Sadly, there … Read more
Get Ready, Get Set, BID! The Funds for Futures Online Auction is officially open, benefiting Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. From Oct. 10- 27, you can bid on an amazing variety of items while making a real difference in the lives of single parents across Arkansas. By participating in the auction, you’re not only getting … Read more
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s Student of the Month for September 2024 is Holly Irons, a single mom from Garland County. Holly first attempted college in 2015 while recovering from substance abuse. She visited an adult education center and took a job aptitude test. The two highest scores she received were for an actress and … Read more
Nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is hosting its second annual statewide fundraiser. Presented by Carol and Witt Stephens, The Lunch Break is set for 11:30 am. on Oct. 17 at City Center in Little Rock. The luncheon will include keynote speaker Dr. Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation. She will be … Read more
In his role as Community Banker at Simmons Bank in Mammoth Spring, Tramond Day (pictured second from left above with his family) has gone “above and beyond expectations” to help single parent students, ASPSF Program Manager Joy Smith said. “He is always happy to share information about the program and help with interviewing students in-person … Read more
Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is excited to share that Michele Barraza joined the team on Aug. 12. As Program Manager for the ASPSF West Central Region, Barraza will manage volunteers and assist single parent students in Conway, Faulkner, Perry, Pope, and Yell counties. She will play a critical role in awarding scholarships … Read more
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is honored to have volunteers like Sherry Breckenridge, the August 2024 Volunteer of the Month. For Sherry, helping her community — especially young single parents — is a core part of who she is. “First and foremost, I have a heart and calling to help others,” she said. “I believe … Read more
Small business owner. Church clerk. Massage therapist. Mom. College student. All of these describe Alta Mae Jones, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s August 2024 Student of the Month. And soon, she’ll trade “college student” for “college graduate.” This incredible single parent has always made the best of any situation, showing her 15-year-old son how hard … Read more
A hand-painted Razorback stool sits in Dr. Debbie Faubus-Kendrick’s living room. She has other Hog memorabilia, but this item is special because she collected it through ASPSF’s online auction last year. “It’s one of my favorite things!” she said. The stool’s artist was none other than ASPSF staff member Arlene Green, and Debbie is challenging … Read more