DESHA 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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Flora Simon
Email:		fjsimon@centurytel.net
Phone:		(870)382-2157 or (870)382-0704
Fax:		(870)382-6786 (Attn: Sheree Jackson)
Mail:		Desha County Single Parent Scholarship Fund PO Box 883 Dumas, AR 71639

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Scholarship Application (Click to download)

Application Deadlines:

• Spring semester: December 1
• Summer semester: April 15
• Fall semester: July 15

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Desha County, Arkansas.
• Must have a child residing in the house under the age of 18.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Single head of household (single, legally separated, divorced, or widowed).
• Pursuing a post secondary course of study (full or part time) to ensure a better standard of living for his/her family.
• Applicants cannot have already received an undergraduate degree.
• Applicant must provide proof of financial need. Proof of income and resources must be provided. (Examples: Tax returns; letter from employer; AFDC Food Stamp case or Medicaid documents; a print-out from your local DHS office; last three (3) consecutive paycheck stubs; tax return form).
• Must have submitted an application for Student Financial Aid & provide a copy.
• Male applicant, if the child is not in his custody, must provide proof of financial assistance to the child.
• Completed application form must also include:
  • Verification/acceptance to a post-secondary school.
  • High school/GED/or college transcript.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Copy of student aid report.
  • Personal goal statement.

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Information about other scholarship opportunities and living assistance programs can also be found on ASPSF's Other Scholarships and the Living Assistance Services pages.