Empowering Single Parents.
Building Brighter Futures.

For over three decades, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) has helped low-income single parents break the cycle of poverty and create a more secure future through the power of education.

By combining scholarships with mentorship, career-focused workshops, and emotional support, ASPSF provides a true hand-up, equipping parents to succeed in school, work, and life.

Single parent students often outperform their peers academically, but they face greater financial pressure and limited time. ASPSF was created to bridge that gap, and we continue to evolve to meet parents where they are.

Alongside traditional college pathways, we now invest in skilled-trade programs that offer fast, practical routes to high-demand jobs in fields like HVAC, technology, mechanics, and commercial driving — opening doors to opportunity faster.

History

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) was established in 1990 to support and empower single parent students across the state. For nearly 30 years, ASPSF partnered with local county affiliates to fundraise for scholarships. In 2017, these affiliates began merging into a unified statewide organization to streamline efforts and expand access. Today, ASPSF serves single parents in 69 of Arkansas’s 75 counties, including Bowie County in Texas.

Annual Reports

2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019

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