CRAWFORD COUNTY

If you are a resident of the above county in Arkansas and wish to apply for a Single Parent Scholarship, contact the person or office listed below.

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Christy Williams
PO Box 8108
Fort Smith, AR 72902

Phone/Fax: (479)434-6171

Printable Application in PDF format

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Application Deadlines and Requirements

Deadlines:

• Fall semester - June 15
• Spring semester - November 15

Single parents selected for financial assistance will meet the following criteria:

1. Reside in Crawford or Sebastian Counties in Arkansas,
2. Be a single head of household with sole custody of children under the age of eighteen (single refers to separated, divorced, widowed, or having never been married),
3. Apply for a Pell Grant and provide a copy of award or denial letter,
4. Pursue a career-oriented undergraduate course of study at one of the following approved schools:
   • University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
   • Arkansas Tech University - Ozark or Russellville Campus
   • John Brown University
   • Carl Albert State College
   • Arthur’s Beauty College
   • All other schools pending approval from the scholarship committee
5. Be enrolled for the scholarship term,
6. Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Alternative grading/certification may be considered for trade school or other types of students
7. Complete an interview with the Single Parent Scholarship committee. An interview will be scheduled with you following the application deadline.
8. Be enrolled at least part-time with a minimum of 6 credit hours.

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