Scholarships

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a generous $25,000 gift from James and Carol Hendren to support the university’s Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Program. The new fund is named the Carol and James Hendren Enduring Opportunity Endowed Scholarship. It supports UA Little Rock’s Enduring Opportunity initiative, a major fundraising effort launched in spring … UA Little Rock Receives $25,000 Gift from James and Carol Hendren to Support Enduring Opportunity Scholarship

When UA Little Rock’s esports team packs their bags for national competition this spring, they won’t just be bringing their controllers. Thanks to Trojan Champions, they’ll also carry new jerseys, branded backpacks, and the confidence to represent their university on a national stage. That confidence is at the heart of Trojan Champions, a giving initiative … Trojan Champions Expands Opportunities for UA Little Rock Students

An anonymous donor has made a transformative $400,000 gift to Little Rock Public Radio, providing critical support for equipment upgrades and infrastructure improvements that will enhance the station’s ability to serve its listeners across central Arkansas. The donation will fund the purchase of a new transmitter for KUAR FM 89.1, as well as a backup … Anonymous Donor Gifts Little Rock Public Radio with $400,000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a generous $30,000 donation from alumna Zongping Yu and her husband, Tianmiao Hu, to establish an endowed scholarship that will support biology students for generations to come. The Zongping Yu and Tianmiao Hu Endowed Biology Scholarship will benefit both full- and part-time students majoring in biology. … UA Little Rock Alumna and Husband Establish Endowed Scholarship for Biology Students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock surprised longtime supporters Dee and Don Riggin with the announcement of an estate gift from their son, Sean Riggin, to establish an endowed scholarship in nursing in their honor. Though Sean Riggin, a retired healthcare administrator from Florida, could not be present, a letter he penned was read … Sean Riggin Honors Parents with Endowed  Scholarship in Nursing at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a generous $60,000 donation from alumna and longtime supporter Julie Brown to establish a new endowed scholarship for accounting students. The Count von Count Endowed Scholarship, named after the beloved number-loving character from “Sesame Street,” will provide financial support for students majoring in accounting at UA … Julie Brown Donates $60,000 for New UA Little Rock Accounting Scholarship

Catherine Weiss has donated $10,000 to establish the Jewelry and Metalsmith Equipment Fund at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The new fund will provide annual support to purchase and replace equipment and materials for students studying fine arts, with a special focus on jewelry and metalsmithing. “I wanted to support the students because … Catherine Weiss Creates New Fund to Support Jewelry and Metalsmithing Students at UA Little Rock

Patrick Murray, a Little Rock native and owner and president of Murray Contractors, has donated $25,000 to create the Murray Contractors Student Support Fund at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The new fund will support student travel, competitions, presentations, and other enrichment opportunities that bring classroom learning to life for students in the … UA Little Rock Alumnus Patrick Murray Donates $25K to Support Student Enrichment at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has launched a transformational new scholarship program with the support of a $7.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to advance its mission of providing access to an affordable, high-quality college education for all Arkansans. UA Little Rock announced the creation of the Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Fund on … UA Little Rock Launches Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Program with $7.5 Million Gift from Windgate Foundation

UA Little Rock alumni Jay and Darwana Hall have donated $50,000 to establish the Darwana and Jay J. Hall Endowed Scholarship, a new fund designed to support students from the Arkansas Delta region. Jay Hall, a 1986 graduate of UA Little Rock with a degree in psychology, grew up in Brinkley, Arkansas, and understands the … UA Little Rock Alumni Jay and Darwana Hall Establish $50,000 Scholarship for Delta Students