Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications for Spring 2026 Semester
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is now accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2026 semester.
Single mothers and fathers who are seeking financial support for higher education can apply at aspsf.org/scholarships. The deadline is Feb. 1. Recipients must be pursuing an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or professional certificate.
Scholarship awards range from $400 to $1,600, depending on enrolled credit hours. Funds are sent directly to recipients so they can pay for essential needs such as rent, child care, gas, utilities, and school-related expenses.
ASPSF is committed to providing college scholarships for single parents and supporting educational pathways that lead to stable, family-supporting careers. Recipient Kyauna Crawford — a business major at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock — shared how the program has helped her.
Kyauna Crawford
“This scholarship allowed me to pay on things that were behind and provided funding for my son’s winter clothing,” she said. “Ultimately, this scholarship allows me to focus on my schooling rather than stress about bills.”
Statewide, ASPSF awarded over 1,300 scholarships totaling nearly $1.9 million across 69 Arkansas counties and Bowie County, Texas — an increase from the 832 scholarships totaling $1.2 million awarded in 2024. These single parent scholarship awards are possible thanks to generous donors, organizations, schools, businesses, and foundations that believe in the transformative power of education.
In addition to financial awards, ASPSF provides a support network designed to help student parents stay on track. Staff and volunteers offer mentoring, career guidance, and workshops that build academic confidence and promote long-term success.
To qualify, applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED but have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. Students must be enrolled in at least one three-credit course — online or in person — maintain a 2.0 GPA, meet income guidelines, and actively engage with the program through regular communication and workshop participation.
A complete list of eligibility requirements and details about scholarship cycles is available at aspsf.org/scholarships. ASPSF accepts applications three times a year: spring, summer, and fall.
