University of Houston, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and College of DuPage to Host U.S. Department of State In-Person Advisor Workshops

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The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program have selected three U.S. higher education institutions to host in-person advisor workshops.  The following institutions were selected through a competitive process:  University of Houston (workshop on July 12, 2024); University of Maryland, Baltimore County (workshop on … Read more

Single mom shares her dream of using her new degree to help others in crisis

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Last fall, Kristen Toner enrolled at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith with a long-term goal in mind: to become a domestic violence victim advocate. “I am passionate about helping women, men, and children get out of abusive situations and educating them on cycles of domestic abuse,” she said. “I hope to bring awareness and educate … Read more

Single Parent Scholarship Ignites Change

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High above the whir of speeding cars and the rippling of the Arkansas River, Athena crouches on a steel girder while welding atop Little Rock’s I-30 bridge. Stinger in hand, she fuses angle iron to red iron. “I’m doing what I’ve always wanted to do. It’s crazy!” said the 33-year-old from Van Buren County. “Arkansas … Read more

Meet ASPSF’s New Executive Director Jenn Morehead

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Jenn started May 6 as Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s third executive director. The Arkansas native has over 17 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, and public relations. Get to know our new leader in this Q&A!  Hometown:  Pocahontas Current City: Conway Family: Jenn and her husband, Jeremy, are raising two children Education:  Last position: … Read more

Opening Doors to Brighter Futures: ASPSF 2023 Annual Report

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Opening Doors weaves through everything we do at ASPSF. As you’ll see in this report, our successful scholarship program is opening doors to higher education, financial literacy, and higher incomes. Just as important, we’re helping individual recipients open very personal doors to greater confidence, elevated self-esteem, and a sense of dignity and self-worth that can … Read more

Supporter Spotlight: Dr. Kathy White Loyd

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A single mom with a successful business and teaching career,  Dr. Kathy White Loyd is passionate about helping women reach their full potential. She doesn’t just talk the talk, she walks the walk. Kathy started the Women’s Business Leadership Center at Arkansas State University. So when Kathy found out about Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund … Read more