UA Little Rock Welcomes New Donaghey Scholars to Campus
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is welcoming 25 new and talented students to the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program for the 2024-25 academic year.
The new cohort of Donaghey Scholars represent the best and brightest students at UA Little Rock. Members receive a financial package that covers full tuition and fees, a stipend, financial assistance for a study abroad program, a housing subsidy, and a new laptop. The program is run by Dr. Simon Hawkins, director, and Dr. Jessica Scott, associate director.
The admissions process is highly competitive. The most promising applicants are invited to campus for an interview. Admission decisions are based on academic record, test scores, extra curricular activities, intellectual curiosity, recommendation letters, admissions essays, and an interview with the program directors, faculty, and current and past members of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program.
The program features an interdisciplinary core curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, writing, discussion, and project-based learning that engages with the city of Little Rock.
The new Donaghey Scholars and their majors and high schools are:
· Victoria Bravo, political science, Episcopal Collegiate School
· Hasan Butte, computer science, Little Rock Central High School
· Ella Campbell, art history, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
· Penelope Davis, studio art, Mayflower High School
· Beatrice Eanes, history, Little Rock Central High School
· Gisselle Ellington, biology/chemistry, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Science, and the Arts
· Zachary Harrison, web design and development, Little Rock West High School of Innovation
· Jude Henry, political science, Cabot High School
· Grayson Jackson, computer science, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
· Lauren Koch, nursing, Mayflower High School
· Natalie Mattson, psychology, Mattson Homeschool
· Christian Morrison, engineering, Little Rock Central High School
· Eshaal Nadeem, biology, Pulaski Academy
· Mohammed Naif, biology, Lisa Academy West High School
· Jace Owens, political science, Cabot High School
· Kamilla Parker, undecided, Little Rock Central High School
· Azfar Rahman, computer science, Arab Unity School (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
· Olivia Roller, economics, Alma High School
· Khloe Salpid, psychology, Rock Hill High School
· Warren Smith, biology, Cabot High School
· Ciara Stephens, mass communication, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
· Lydia Thomas, biology, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School
· Victor Vantseyeva, computer science, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
· Carter Wallace, cybersecurity, Little Rock Central High School
· Chloe Wooten, biology, Little Rock Central High School
You can find out more about the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program and how to apply by visiting ualr.edu/donagheyscholars.
