ASPSF Awards 58 Summer 2025 Scholarships to Single Parents in Northeast Arkansas

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) congratulates its Summer 2025 scholarship recipients.

Thanks to the support of local donors and state funding, ASPSF awarded scholarships to 58 single parents pursuing associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and skilled-trade certificates.

ASPSF’s flexible scholarship of up to $1,600 helps low- to moderate-income single parents pay for the biggest financial obstacles to obtaining a degree leading to a career with family-supporting wages. The monetary aid is paired with mentoring, financial instruction, and career coaching — the soft skill training that transforms students into sought-after employees.

“As a single parent, this support means more than words can express. It eases the financial burden of pursuing my education while providing for my child, and it brings me one step closer to building a better future for both of us,” said Courtnee Henry, a Craighead County student attending the nursing program at Arkansas State University – Newport. “Thank you for believing in me and investing in my journey. Your generosity inspires me to keep going and to give back in the future.”

Courtnee Henry accepts her Spring 2025 single parent scholarship at a ceremony in Jonesboro. 

Students who received a summer 2025 scholarship were:

Craighead County: Alex Evans, Amy Morgan, Baylee Ford, Carrie Schoolfield, Chelsea Jackson, Courtnee Henry, Dawn Hogan, Dawn Howard, Earnestine Lincoln, Jasmine James, Keosha Gardner, Kia Anders, Kishayla Garrett, Mikela Jones, Niki Baker, Nyeisha White, Riley Williams, Shacoria Lewis, Shakyra Anderson, Tamara Brown, Tara Williams, Teresa Miller, and Terri Harris

Mississippi County: Alicia Williams, Constance DeBose, Destinee Ball, Erika Foyt, Iesha Chappelle, India Love, Jacqelle Jones, Jalika White, Kalei Wimbley, Krystal Thierry, Lakesa Thomas, Malory Ennis, Mauricia Jones, Princess Vail, Ressie Jackson, Sandra McDuffey, Sherita Yankaway, Teazia Jones, Tynese Newmy, and Xavia Allen.  
Poinsett County: Harden Daniels, Jasmine Burns, Kanisha Lincoln, Robin McDavis, Tammy Cooper, and Whitney Carter

Greene County: Antwanette Robinson, Tiffany Rone, and Victoria Heigle

Lawrence County: Abby Wallace and Drusyla Wilson

Randolph County: Felicia Graves and Summer Grider

Clay County:  Rachel Jordan

Plus, others not named for privacy reasons.

The next scholarship cycle will be Aug. 1- Sept. 1, at which time single parents can apply for a fall scholarship on the ASPSF website at aspsf.org/apply.