About Us

What is Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas?

At the SPSFNWA, we empower single parents in Northwest Arkansas to create brighter futures for their families by providing direct financial assistance and supportive services to those pursuing higher education in Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties.

The urgency of our mission is underscored by the current statistics from the American Community Survey: In Arkansas, there are 65,594 families with children living in poverty, with 46,256 of those—nearly 70%—being single-parent families. Furthermore, Arkansas ranks 45th in the 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Kids Count Data Book, underscoring a pressing need to address various dimensions of child well-being.

Graduates of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA are surveyed six months and one year after earning their degrees or certifications. On average, they report a remarkable 243% increase in income within the first year, empowering them to lift their families out of poverty and build a brighter future.

OUR MISSION

Changing Lives By Encouraging Personal Success
Through Higher Education

Our Vision

Be the leading nonprofit in Northwest Arkansas, offering resources that inspire generational transformation, increasing community awareness on the educational barriers single parents face and strengthening the region’s workforce.

Core Values

Trust

Embracing vulnerability, approachability, and transparency in every relationship.

Empowerment

Encouraging recognition of one's own potential to make an impact.

Excellence

Exceeding expectations by taking intense pride in everything we do.

Accessibility

Providing opportunities through availability.

Diversity

Celebrating differences by providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Family

Bringing individuals together to value and support one another and build meaningful relationships.

Compassion

Caring about all from recipient and donor to volunteer and community. Offering grace and exemplifying dignity.

Our Recipients in Their Own Words

Do you need support for your education? Learn more about our programs today!

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