Fall 2026 Scholarships Available for Single Parents in Arkansas
Single parents in Central Arkansas have until Sept. 1 to apply for Fall 2026 scholarships from the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF).
Awards range from $400 to $1,600 and are available to eligible students pursuing an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, professional certificate, or skilled-trade program. Applications opened Aug. 1 at aspsf.org/scholarships.
Statewide, nearly 500 single parents have received over $660,000 in scholarships so far this year.
For many single parents, earning a degree means balancing classes with full-time work, raising children, arranging transportation, and finding reliable child care. ASPSF pairs flexible scholarship funding with mentorship, career guidance, workshops, and connections to local resources so parents have support throughout their educational journey.
Higher education helps families achieve greater economic stability while preparing the nurses, teachers, skilled tradespeople, and other professionals our communities depend on every day.
“Every parent deserves the opportunity to build a better future through education,” ASPSF CEO Jenn Morehead said. “When we remove barriers to earning a degree or workforce credential, families, employers, and communities all benefit.”
Since 1990, ASPSF has awarded more than $50 million in scholarships and support to single parents across 68 counties in Arkansas and Bowie County, Texas, helping thousands earn degrees, complete workforce training, and build stronger futures for their families.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Be a single parent.
- Live in an eligible Arkansas county or Bowie County, Texas.
- Hold a high school diploma or GED.
- Be pursuing an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, professional certificate, or skilled-trade program.
- Be enrolled in at least one three-credit-hour course.
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Meet income eligibility guidelines and other program requirements.
Both new and returning applicants are encouraged to apply before the Sept. 1 deadline. Complete eligibility requirements and the online application are available at aspsf.org/scholarships.
