Scholarships | ASPIRE of Southwest Missouri
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
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
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm or contact Leticia Vowels, Executive Director at [email protected] or (417) 291-1640
To access this service, contact:
Belinda Cotten (Board President)
417-291-1640
Voice·
Main
Languages
English
Application process
Submit application by May 15 for Fall semester and November 15 for Spring semester, participate in applicant interview
Fees
No Fees
Service area
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
Last Assured
10/14/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
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