Hope, Hard Work, and a Single Parent Scholarship
Holly (right) receives her ASPSF Fall 2024 scholarship with her daughter, Kinzlee. The pandemic uprooted so many lives, but not for Holly. 2020 was the year when she transformed her life. “I decided to take a chance and do something…
ASPSF December 2024 Volunteer of the Month: Carla McFadden
This December, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is proud to honor Carla McFadden as the Volunteer of the Month for her dedication and passion for supporting single parent students. As a former single parent, Carla understands firsthand the challenges faced…
‘I Will Always Be Grateful’
Dear ASPSF Supporters, I wanted to take a few moments to express my gratitude. I have completed my final term and received my final grades with the news that I am officially a magna cum laude graduate with a…
Garland County’s Helen Bumpas named ASPSF November 2024 Volunteer of the Month
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is grateful for volunteers like Helen Bumpas, the November 2024 Volunteer of the Month. Her story of supporting single parent students began over a decade ago when Karen Garcia — who was serving on…
ASPSF awards 75 Fall 2024 scholarships to single parents in Northeast Arkansas
Fall 2024 scholarship recipients from Northeast Arkansas were honored at an awards ceremony on Sept. 29. at St. Bernards Auditorium in Jonesboro. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF), congratulates the Fall 2024 scholarship recipients from the counties of Clay, Craighead,…
ASPSF Accepting Applications for Spring 2025 Single Parent Scholarships
Single parent students across the state can now apply for a Spring 2025 Scholarship of up to $1,600 from the nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF). To apply, single parents can go to aspsf.org/applynow and fill out an online…
Simmons Bank, UA – PTC, EACC, Edelma Simes Announced as ASPSF 2024 Outstanding Partner Award Winners
Nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) celebrated the winners of its 2024 Outstanding Partner Awards at The Lunch Break, a statewide fundraiser held at Little Rock’s City Center on Oct. 17. In total, The Lunch Break raised over $85,000…
Funds for Futures Auction is Now Live! Bid Today to Support Single Parent Scholarships
Get Ready, Get Set, BID! The Funds for Futures Online Auction is officially open, benefiting Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. From Oct. 10- 27, you can bid on an amazing variety of items while making a real difference in the…
UALR Social Work Student Named ASPSF September Student of the Month
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s Student of the Month for September 2024 is Holly Irons, a single mom from Garland County. Holly first attempted college in 2015 while recovering from substance abuse. She visited an adult education center and took…
The Lunch Break to Raise Funds for Single Parent Students Across Arkansas on Oct. 17
Nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is hosting its second annual statewide fundraiser. Presented by Carol and Witt Stephens, The Lunch Break is set for 11:30 am. on Oct. 17 at City Center in Little Rock. The luncheon will…