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DESHA COUNTY

If you are a resident of the above county in Arkansas and wish to apply for a Single Parent Scholarship, contact the person or office listed below.

Flora Simon

Email: fjsimon@centurytel.net

Phone: (870)382-2157 or (870)382-0704

Fax: (870)382-6786 (Attn: Sheree Jackson)

Mail: Desha County Single Parent Scholarship Fund
PO Box 883
Dumas, AR 71639

Scholarship Application (Click to download)

Application Deadlines:

Spring semester: December 1

Summer semester: April 15

Fall semester: July 15

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a resident of Desha County, Arkansas,

High school graduate or equivalent,

Single head of household (single, legally separated, divorced, or widowed),

Pursuing a post-secondary course of study (full or part time) to ensure a better standard of living for his/her family. APPLICANTS CANNOT HAVE ALREADY EARNED AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE.

Applicant must demonstrate financial need and provide proof of income and resources (Examples: tax returns; letter from employer; if receiving AFDC, food stamp case number or Medicaid number; a print-out from local DHS office; last 3 consecutive paycheck stubs),

Must have submitted an application for Student Financial Aid,

Completed application form must include:

verification/acceptance to a post-secondary school

high school/GED/or college transcript

3 letters of recommendation

copy of student aid report

statement of goals

Information about other scholarship opportunities and living assistance programs can also be found on ASPSF's Other Scholarships and the Living Assistance Services pages.

DESHA COUNTY

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