ASPSF Awards 88 Fall 2026 Scholarships to Single Parents in Northeast Arkansas

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) congratulates the Spring 2026 scholarship recipients from the counties of Clay, Craighead, Greene, Mississippi, and Poinsett in Northeast Arkansas.

Thanks to the support of local donors and state funding, ASPSF awarded scholarships in Northeast Arkansas totaling $121,200 to 88 single parents pursuing associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and skilled-trade certificates. The single parents were honored at awards ceremonies at St. Bernards Auditorium in Jonesboro on October 18 and Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville on October 20.

ASPSF’s flexible scholarship of up to $1,600 helps low-income single parents pay for the biggest financial obstacles to obtaining a degree, leading to a career with family-supporting wages. The monetary aid is paired with mentoring, financial instruction, and career coaching — the soft skill training that transforms students into sought-after employees.

Arkansas State University-Newport student Mokebia Calicutt of Craighead County receives her 2026 Fall scholarship certificate.

“This scholarship has helped ease the financial pressure of balancing college, work, and raising my son,” said Fall 2026 recipient and Arkansas State University-Newport student Mokebia Calicutt of Craighead County. “It has allowed me to focus more on my education while continuing to provide for my family. More than financial assistance, this program has reminded me that I am supported and capable of reaching my goals. Their generosity is helping me build a better future for myself, my son, and the families I hope to serve one day.”

Local ASPSF volunteers Ameilia Robinson, LaShea Robinson, Marti Little, and Tonya Harris assisted at the Jonesboro ceremony as well as Cayla Cole from Arkansas State University. Other guest volunteers at the Jonesboro event included: Edward Robinson and Elyse Williams from The Academies at Jonesboro High School; Christopher, Elida Renteria, and Xavier Lynch from Nettleton High School; Aron Bagocsi from Pocahontas High School; and Kezariah Bohanon from Annie Camp Junior High School. ASPSF volunteers Denese Bogard and Tyler Dunegan helped with the Blytheville event.

ASPSF would like to thank St. Bernards Auditorium and Arkansas Northeastern College for lending the use of their venues.

Among the students receiving a single parent scholarship were: Alea Reddick, Angelica Lopez, Ariyona Langston, Asia Frazier, Baylee Ford, Cheyenne Godding, DaJasha Braxton, De’Lisha Shaw, Edwina Jones, Erin Lattin, Faylon Ford, Franchesica Williams, Heather Vance, Ikira Wells, Kaitlyn Lilly, Kaleah Brown, Kallen Howard, Kayla Duncan, Kendra Bohanon, Kimarie Lewis, Margaret Lewis, Marquesha Thomas, Melissa Clark, Melissa Duff, Mikela Jones, Miya Saxton, Mokebia Calicutt, Parihsa Wilson, Rachel Jones, Reagan Webb, Rebecca Goodrich, Rolanda Cowins, Sabrina Sims, Shakyra Anderson, Shanona Kitchens, Sharicka Jones, Shaire White, Skyler Coots, Stacey Conley, Stephanie Powell, Summer Russell, Tabitha Smith, Tamia Hines, Terri Harris, Yasmin Portis, and Yyel Williams all of Craighead County.

Mississippi County students included Alicia Depriest, Breanna King, Candace Stuff, Christanne Farley, Diamond Daniels, Donna Blair, Drewilla Mcdougal, Iesha Chappelle, Jalika White, Jasmine Thomas, Kavonna Bennett, Krystal Thierry, Kyla Warren, Latasia Floyd, Londyn Wells-Jones, Malory Ennis, Mia Ramirez, Michael Banks, Nansi Rios, Patricia Caples, Quintryce Wells, Rochele Harris, Stephany Castillo, Tatiana WIlliams, TyAsia King, Tyresha Hyles, and Whitni Mangum.

From Poinsett County, Aleaha Brownlee, Casondra Bloodworth, Haley Latham, Kara May, Natalie Traynom, Robin McDavis, Shania Gibbs, and Whitney Carter were awarded.

Adrian Williams, Antwanette Robinson, Hailley Johbnson, Shetia Sloan, and Victoria Heigle from Greene County were awarded.

Lastly, Brittany Brummel, and Zander Yancey from Clay County received a single parent scholarship