Scholarships | ASPIRE of Southwest Missouri
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
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
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm or contact Leticia Vowels, Executive Director at [email protected] or (417) 291-1640
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Submit application by May 15 for Fall semester and November 15 for Spring semester, participate in applicant interview
No Fees
Jasper and Newton counties in 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
10/14/2025
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