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Twenty-three single parents in Garland County just received scholarships worth up to $1,600 to chase their dreams of better careers and brighter futures for their families. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications through September 1 for its next round of life-changing awards.
Single parents in Jefferson County, Arkansas have one week left to apply for scholarships worth up to $1,600 that help them pursue degrees while raising their kids. Last year, nine local parents received awards totaling $13,200 to build better futures for their families.
Single parents in the Texarkana area have until September 1st to apply for college scholarships worth up to $1,600, with mentorship support included. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has already awarded over $50 million since 1990 to help families break the cycle of poverty through education.
Single parents in South Arkansas have until September 1 to apply for scholarships worth up to $1,600 to pursue degrees or job training. The program has already helped seven Union County parents this year balance education with raising their families.
Single parents in Arkansas can now apply for scholarships that cover real life expenses like rent, groceries, and child care while they earn degrees. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund handed out nearly 1,400 scholarships totaling $1.87 million in 2025.
A single orthopedic surgeon who volunteered to adopt a teenage orphan made an astonishing discovery months later. The boy's late mother appeared in a medical photo he'd used in lectures for decades.
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund awarded nearly $660,000 to 453 single parents pursuing college degrees this spring, while a Day of Giving campaign raised an additional $61,000. These scholarships help student parents across 69 counties stay in school while raising their families.
Japan's new policy helps divorced parents claim child support without prior agreements, addressing a gap that left many children without financial backing. The system guarantees at least $125 monthly for kids living with one parent.
A nurse who gave up on dating and started IVF treatment met her soulmate while pregnant with her donor-conceived baby. Now they're raising the little boy together as a family.
A Minnesota women's organization just made college more affordable for non-traditional students who need it most. The Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today launched a new scholarship specifically for female and single parent students at Central Lakes College.
A single mom balancing work, parenting, and college just got a crucial lifeline. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund awarded $21,600 to 16 Union County students pursuing degrees that could lift their families out of poverty.
