Johnson County Single Parent Scholarship

Award Amount
Award Amount

$625

Application deadline
Application deadline

June 15

Awarded By:

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually based on the number of qualified applicants. There are approximately 11 awards given each semester.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be a resident of Johnson County in Arkansas.
  4. Must have graduated from high school, or received a GED equivalent, by the time of intended college enrollment. Students must plan to study at the undergraduate level, and cannot have previously received an undergraduate degree.
  5. Must be classified as low income by federal guidelines (150 percent of poverty level).
  6. Must be a single parent with custody of one or more children under the age of 18.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: Undergraduate single students who are residing in Johnson County, Arkansas are eligible for this award. Students must be classified as low-income according to federal guidelines (150 percent of poverty level) and have one or more children under the age of 18.

Application requirements for the Johnson County Single Parent Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Interview
  • FAFSA
  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Income proof
  • Proof of enrollment
Additional Information: The student must be the recipient of a Pell Grant or be in the process of obtaining one. The Pell Grant is obtained by filing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, at high school guidance offices, and at college financial aid offices. The student must need training in order to seek gainful employment. He/she cannot already have earned an undergraduate degree.

Award Amount: Up to $500 per semester for the first year and up to $750 per semester for the second and following years, pending availability of funds. Scholarships are not automatically renewable; the student must apply for funding each year. The applicant may apply for the scholarship for a maximum of five years. If a recipient withdraws from all classes, he/she must wait one year before reapplying.Scholarships may be used for tuition, books, fees, utility bills, car maintenance, childcare, etc.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $625.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, June 15, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, June 15, 2023

Applications are available online on the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) website. Along with the completed application, the student must submit the following: a copy of high school and/or college transcripts or proof of GED; an essay stating his/her specific goals concerning his/her future, explaining how getting an education will improve his/her future opportunities, and detailing a plan for how the scholarship money will be spent; and verification of income, such as a tax form or a paycheck stub. Please note: Students will also be required to submit verification of enrollment during the required 15-20 minute interview with board members. Applications must be submitted online by the deadline date. There are three deadlines per year: May 15 for the summer semester, July 15 for fall, and Jan. 15 for classes in the spring semester.
About Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund:
Contact Information: Cody Black, Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Johnson County
Address: P. O. Box 1542 Clarksville, Arkansas 72830
Email: jcblack@arvest.com
Apply Now

Save time. Let us search for you.

Narrow down over 1,000,000 scholarships with personalized results.

Get matched to scholarships that are perfect for you!

Start Your Search

You May Also Like

Privacy Policy   |    Terms of Use   |    FAQs   |    About Us   |    Disclosure: “What Determines Top/Best?”    |    Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA and NV residents)

Disclosure: EducationDynamics receive compensation for the featured schools on our websites (see “Sponsored Schools” or “Sponsored Listings” or “Sponsored Results”). So what does this mean for you? Compensation may impact where the Sponsored Schools appear on our websites, including whether they appear as a match through our education matching services tool, the order in which they appear in a listing, and/or their ranking. Our websites do not provide, nor are they intended to provide, a comprehensive list of all schools (a) in the United States (b) located in a specific geographic area or (c) that offer a particular program of study. By providing information or agreeing to be contacted by a Sponsored School, you are in no way obligated to apply to or enroll with the school.

The sources for school statistics and data is the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.

This is an offer for educational opportunities that may lead to employment and not an offer for nor a guarantee of employment. Students should consult with a representative from the school they select to learn more about career opportunities in that field. Program outcomes vary according to each institution’s specific program curriculum. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. The information on this site is for informational and research purposes only and is not an assurance of financial aid.

×

Sponsored Meaning Explained