Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

Every conversation matters.

Scholarship Candidate Interviewers help applicants share their stories, educational goals, and aspirations through respectful, structured interviews.

Your encouragement and thoughtful questions help ASPSF better understand each applicant beyond the paperwork.

✔️ Flexible schedule
✔️ Training provided
✔️ Meaningful impact

Sign up by Aug. 15 to support the Fall 2026 scholarship cycle: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/5to258cza15zfd

Make an impact that lasts far beyond one day.

Become a sponsor of A Day of Hope and help invest in Arkansas single parents working toward a college degree or workforce certification. Sponsorships provide meaningful visibility for your organization while supporting scholarships that strengthen families and communities across our state.

Individual tickets are also available if you'd like to join us for this inspiring event.

Learn more about sponsorships or reserve your seat today:
www.aspsf.org/hope

📅 Friday, Sept. 18
🕦 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
📍 Next Level Events | Little Rock

An evening of family, fun and community connections!

ASPSF was proud to participate in the 100 Families Initiative of Greene County Family Fest, where Program Manager Carrie Allen met with local families, shared scholarship opportunities and connected with community partners dedicated to helping families thrive.

We're thankful for opportunities like these to introduce more Arkansas single parents to the educational resources and support available through ASPSF.

Thank you to the 100 Families Initiative of Greene County for hosting such a meaningful event!

Join us for A Day of Hope, a special luncheon benefiting the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. Together, we'll celebrate the achievements of Arkansas's single parent students while helping create opportunities for even more families to pursue higher education.

Every ticket purchased helps provide scholarships and support services that empower single parents to earn a degree, achieve economic independence and create new opportunities for their families.

🎟 Purchase your tickets today: www.aspsf.org/hope

📅 Friday, Sept. 18
🕦 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
📍 Next Level Events | Little Rock

We're grateful to many local news outlets across Arkansas, like The Pine Bluff Commercial for highlighting the impact of the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation's $25,000 grant to ASPSF.

This marks the third consecutive year the King Foundation has invested in helping single parents across the Arkansas Delta pursue higher education and workforce training.

Thank you to the King Foundation for your continued partnership and commitment to expanding educational opportunities for Arkansas families.

Read the full story in The Pine Bluff Commercial.

Meet the keynote speaker for A Day of Hope!

Long before Cara Brookins became known for building a home with her children using YouTube tutorials, she was a single mom working to earn a college degree. Along the way, a single parent scholarship helped change the course of her life.

Her remarkable story is featured in the latest issue of Little Rock Soirée magazine
Read the article by Alexis Peters, then join us on Sept. 18 to hear Cara share the powerful story behind the headlines.

Every ticket helps provide scholarships and support services that empower single parents to earn an education and create brighter futures for their families.

The Current of Compassion - Little Rock Soirée Cara Brookins builds on her own experience to help single parent students adapt, flow and flourish.

🎉 Help make scholarship celebrations unforgettable!

Every ASPSF scholarship award ceremony is more than an event, and our volunteers help make these moments possible.

Swipe to learn about two ways you can get involved:

🏆 Award Ceremony Assistant
📸 Award Ceremony Photographer

Whether you're organizing behind the scenes or documenting milestone moments, your time and talents help create an experience our scholarship recipients will never forget.

❤️ Volunteer by August 15 and help us celebrate student success across Arkansas.

🔗 Learn more and sign up: aspsf.org/volunteer

Applying is easier than you might think!

Follow this step by step guide to complete your application.

📅 Applications are now open until September 1.

Take the first step today — we're here to support you along the way.

ASPSF Program Manager Carrie Allen attended a 100 Families Initiative of Greene County meeting and was delighted to reconnect with ASPSF alumna Jacque Brasher.

During a panel discussion on maternal support in Greene County, Jacque shared how receiving an ASPSF scholarship helped her achieve her educational goals and how meaningful it was to have support along the way.

Today, Jacque serves her community as a registered nurse in labor and delivery and as a sexual assault examiner with the NEA Children's Advocacy Center.

We are so proud of all she has accomplished and grateful that she continues to encourage future students to apply for ASPSF scholarships.

Fall 2026 scholarship applications are officially OPEN!

If you're a single parent working toward a college degree or skilled-trade certification, ASPSF is here to help you take the next step.

💰 Scholarships of up to $1,600
📅 Apply August 1 – September 1
📍 Arkansas & Bowie County, Texas residents may qualify

Don't wait until the last minute — start your application today!

🔗 Apply now: aspsf.org/apply