Article by: Angelita Faller (UALR)
Photo by: Benjamin Krain
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is welcoming eight former LRSD 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 from LRSD and their majors and high schools are:
Hasan Butte, computer science, Little Rock Central High School
Beatrice Eanes, history, Little Rock Central High School
Zachary Harrison, web design and development, Little Rock West High School of Innovation
Christian Morrison, engineering, Little Rock Central High School
Kamilla Parker, undecided, Little Rock Central High School
Lydia Thomas, biology, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School
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.