Four seniors from the Little Rock School District have been recognized in the 2024/2025 Thea Foundation Scholarship Competition, earning a combined total of $29,000 in scholarships. Inspired by the theme “Fluidity,” the competition drew 300 applicants from across Arkansas.
Tye Love, Assistant Artistic Director at Oklahoma City University and one of this year’s judges, praised the level of talent in the competition. “It was a pleasure to witness the wide-ranging talent of the many young artists who entered the Thea scholarship competition this year. The arts are alive and well in Arkansas! I am excited to see what the future holds for this exceptional group of talented students.”
The arts are alive and well at LRSD, also! The following LRSD students earned scholarships in their respective categories:
Performing Arts
🥉 5th Place - $6,000 | Olya Tryndyak, Little Rock Central High School
🎭 10th Place - $3,000 | Aniya Foster, Parkview Arts & Science Magnet High School
Creative Writing
🏆 1st Place - $10,000 | Disha Ram, Little Rock Central High School
Film
🎬 1st Place - $10,000 | Addisyn Cain, Little Rock Central High School
These scholars’ achievements highlight LRSD’s commitment to support students in its arts programs and the dedication of art educators in the District. Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding work!