ASPIRE of Southwest Missouri
Address
PO Box 4623
Joplin, MO 64803
(417) 291-1640
AKA:
Aspire Scholarship Program
Description:
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
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
October 5, 2023
Address Listings
Mailing (Primary)
PO Box 4623
Joplin, MO 64803
Contacts
Wendy Wright
Belinda Cotten
Board President
(417) 529-9290
Leticia Vowels
Phone Numbers
Main
(417) 291-1640
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
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.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm or contact Leticia Vowels, Executive Director at aspireswmo@cableone.net or (417) 291-1640
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
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Submit application by May 15 for Fall semester and November 15 for Spring semester, participate in applicant interview
Languages
English
Service Area
Jasper and Newton counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Jasper County
- Newton County
- Jasper County
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