Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

Erin is a nursing student working toward her future in health care. Her handwritten thank you is a reminder of what support makes possible: persistence, progress, and graduation.

This is why the Women’s Giving Circle exists. Join women investing in students like Erin at www.aspsf.org/wgc!

🌟 Meet our May Volunteer of the Month: Jennifer Salo 🌟

Jennifer is a dedicated volunteer who has a passion for higher education and student success. From leading workshops to interviewing scholarship candidates, she’s helping single parents build brighter futures for themselves and their families.

“I love to volunteer with ASPSF because I believe in the potential of the scholarship recipients to pursue their dreams for the future and achieve success.”

Thank you, Jennifer, for investing your time, encouragement, and heart into the lives of Arkansas single parents. We are so grateful for your dedication!

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ONE WEEK UNTIL THE DEADLINE‼️
Apply by June 1 for a Summer 2026 scholarship at aspsf.org/scholarships.

This month, about 70 Arkansas single parents are graduating with degrees because supporters like you believed in them.

Every diploma represents sacrifice, determination, and a parent working to build a better future for their family. Congratulations to the class of 2026!

We’re honored to receive a $25,000 donation from the Heart of Arkansas United Way to support single parents in Clark County as they pursue education and career training.

This incredible generosity was made possible through the estate of the late Frances Yvonne Russell. Eight organizations in Clark County received nearly $400,000 from Ms. Russell, whose impact will continue to ripple through our community for years to come. We are so grateful!

Pictured: Lynn Pharr, President & CEO of Heart of Arkansas United Way; Brianna Otero, ASPSF Program Manager; and Shelley Short, CEO of Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce.

Women supporting women. That’s the heart of the Women’s Giving Circle.
A community rooted in education, stronger families, and lasting impact across Arkansas.

Join today at www.aspsf.org/wgc

Thank you to Twin Lakes Community Foundation for your continued investment in student success across North Central Arkansas.

Through your generous grant funding, three single parents in Baxter, Fulton, and Izard counties will receive full-time scholarships of up to $1,600 while pursuing higher education and workforce advancement opportunities.

Partnerships like this help remove financial barriers and strengthen families, communities, and Arkansas’s future workforce.

Current students: Apply today for up to $1,600 while you go to classes this summer! Go now to aspsf.org/scholarships

You're a "current student" if you received an ASPSF scholarship during one of the following semesters: Spring 2026, Fall 2025, and/or Summer 2025.

Thank you Conway Noon Lions Club for inviting ASPSF to your meeting last week! ASPSF CEO Jenn Morehead and Board Member Jason Hasen had a wonderful time sharing our mission of ending single parent poverty in Faulkner County and across the state!