Scholarships | ASPIRE of Southwest Missouri
Provides $1000 college, university or technical school scholarships (per semester) to single mothers and single fathers to help pay expenses they may incur while pursuing a full-time, career-oriented education. Merit scholarship of $250 are given to those recipients achieving a GPA of 3.0 or higher during the semester.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
10/10/2024
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm or contact Leticia Vowels, Executive Director at [email protected] or (417) 291-1640
Voice
Application process
Submit application by May 15 for Fall semester and November 15 for Spring semester, participate in applicant interview
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
Scholarship application Three letters of reference Personal statement Copy of high school transcripts from schools previously attended Letter of admission from school currently attended or planning to attend
Eligibility
Resident of Jasper or Newton counties in Missouri Must have a high school diploma or GED Single head of household with sole custody of child(ren) under age 21 years Not co-habiting with former spouse or current spouse or partner - Must be at or near poverty level - Current applicant/recipient of Pell Grant, and pursuing a full-time course of study
Languages
English
Service area
Jasper County, MO Newton County, MO
Agency info
ASPIRE OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
Assisting Single Parents in Realizing Education (ASPIRE) supports low-income single parents in attaining an education by providing scholarships tp college, university, or technical schools. Opening the doors to careers that enhance families lives. AKA: Aspire Scholarship Program