University of Arkansas

Two U of A students have been named finalists for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, the nation's premier graduate fellowship for aspiring public service leaders. Jessica Doss, a junior from Little Rock, and Muskan Taori, a junior from Bentonville, were selected as finalists from a competitive national pool of candidates recognized for their academic excellence, leadership experience and commitment to careers in public service. The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 for graduate study, leadership training and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government.

In the past year, the Hughes Fellowship has supported five physics students at the University of Arkansas. Harry O'Mara, Luis Enrique Rosas Hernandaz, Sachini Withanage, Hemanta Pradhan and James Mangum have shared what they have been able to accomplish with the support of the Hughes family in the following testimonials.

Michelle Kamanga, who began her academic career at the University of Arkansas' Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences as an undergraduate (B.A. in art history, '24), is now pursuing her master's degree in art history at the university. She was selected for the Creative Exchange Fund (CXF) at The Medium, which provides funding and free space for creatives and cultural organizers to develop and present their work across five funding categories. Kamanga's project was chosen for the Spectra Series, which supports artists in hosting group exhibitions in The Medium's Main Hall or on its outdoor campus.

In Northwest Arkansas, movement through the natural environment is a part of everyday life. Caitlin Swanson, a U of A student from Salem, Oregon, drew on that sense of connection between people and the landscape for her design of a mental wellness center located along the Razorback Greenway in Fayetteville. Inspired by the region's extensive trail system and biking culture, the project positions access, movement and community as essential elements of healing and design.

The Master of Science in Operations Management Program in the College of Engineering announce the recipients of two departmental scholarships for the spring 2026 semester, Julian Mpirirwe and Meerim Seiitova. These awards recognize outstanding graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, professional promise and a commitment to service.

More than $5.1 million in scholarships was awarded to 3,768 students in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas during the current academic year. These scholarships are made possible with the support of donors, including alumni, faculty, staff and friends of Fulbright College, to aid students across the college's four academic disciplines: arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. "Fulbright College's mission is to provide a transformational education for our students," said Brian E. Raines, dean of Fulbright College. "The generosity of our supporters allows us to do just that. By alleviating financial strain on students, we empower them to focus on their studies and thrive in their academic endeavors."

The Honors College at the University of Arkansas has selected 16 exceptional freshmen for the Path Program, which offers financial support and personalized guidance to students who are first-generation college students, have significant financial need or come from less-served areas of the state. In addition to receiving scholarships, mentorship and academic advising, Path scholars live in Hotz Honors Hall and benefit from academic and study abroad opportunities.

The University of Arkansas Honors College has awarded its inaugural Natural State Fellowship to 12 incoming freshmen from across Arkansas. The prestigious fellowship offers up to $80,000 over a four-year period. This support enables students to pursue original research, study abroad, engage in service learning and other enriching academic experiences.

Six incoming students from across the state of Arkansas joined the distinguished list of Sturgis Fellows this fall in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences' Honors Program at the University of Arkansas. The Sturgis Fellowship is the oldest of the U of A's prestigious fellowship programs, which awards each fellow $80,000 during their four years to cover tuition, room and board, and other academic expenses directly related to their individual major or research interests.

The University of Arkansas Honors College selected six incoming first-year students from Arkansas as the recipients of this year's Bodenhamer Fellowships, one of the most prestigious scholarships the university offers to undergraduates, awarding each student up to $80,000 over the four-year course of their education.

The University of Arkansas Honors College selected 100 exceptional high school students, including 91 from Arkansas, to receive Honors College Fellowships, which award up to $80,000, largely to cover tuition, fees, books, room and board, and other academic expenses over four years, providing these students the freedom to pursue original research, study abroad, service learning and other academic interests.

Drew Holland, a recent graduate from Greenwood High School, was awarded the Black and Reeder Scholarship and will pursue a degree in biomedical engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. The scholarship is gifted from U of A alumni Sherman Black and Lynnette Reeder Black and is awarded to a Greenwood High School student seeking a degree in engineering or business at the University of Arkansas.

Six graduate students in the Master of Public Administration program at the University of Arkansas have been named recipients of the prestigious Raymond W. Gosack Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year: Megan Zingerman, Domingo Feliz Carela, Sydney Buffalo, Rachel Britton, Andrew Guegan and Annette Nyoni.

Two fourth-year students in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the U of A, Cassie Roberts and Olivia Everett, have each been awarded $30,000 from the Angelo Donghia Foundation, the most prestigious scholarship in interior design education. Founded by the late international interior designer Angelo Donghia, the foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes design education.

Graduate students in the Master of Public Administration program at the University of Arkansas have been awarded the prestigious Hugh T. Henry Memorial Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year: Andrew Guegan, Annette Nyoni and Domingo A. Feliz Carela.

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas awarded $153,900 in scholarships to students for the 2025-26 academic year. This sum will be awarded to 26 undergraduates and 33 graduate students. Scholarships are provided by 33 endowed scholarships that support geographers, geologists and earth scientists throughout the department.

Five University of Arkansas graduate students recently won prestigious awards and scholarships from the P.E.O. Sisterhood, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements. The Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Sisterhood is dedicated to supporting higher education for women.

The University of Arkansas Global Campus awarded $62,000 in W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarships to 34 online students for 2025-26. The awards support students balancing work, family and community service while pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas awarded more than $4.9 million in scholarships to 1,855 students this year. The awards, supported by alumni, faculty, staff and friends, help students across arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.

Ten University of Arkansas undergraduate and graduate students have been chosen as semi-finalists for the Fulbright U.S. Student Scholarship Program at the United States level. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers two primary awards: the English Teaching Assistantship and the Study/Research Award.

University of Arkansas students Abhinav Komanduri, Jared Noel and Ian Popp earned the Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation's premier awards for undergraduates pursuing research in science, mathematics and engineering. Each will receive $7,500 from the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Foundation.

University of Arkansas student Sherjeel Naeem was recently named a finalist for the 2024 Luce Scholarship. Naeem, a senior and native of Greenwood, is an honors anthropology and biology major in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The Luce Scholarship Program, a nationally competitive program of the Henry Luce Foundation, provides recent graduates with funded, immersive professional experiences in an Asian country.

Nine University of Arkansas students - all of whom are native Arkansans - were recently awarded scholarships thanks to the generosity of the Charles Thomas and Mary Alice Pearson Educational Foundation. The organization, founded by local attorney and businessman Thomas Pearson and his wife, Mary Alice, annually supports students in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media and the School of Law. In 2022, their support also expanded to the Department of Philosophy.

More than $1.6 million in scholarships was awarded to 960 undergraduate and graduate students in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas this fall. These scholarships are made possible by the support of donors, who include alumni, faculty, staff and friends of Fulbright College, and aid students across the college's four academic disciplines: arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

Five incoming freshmen from Arkansas will join the distinguished list of Sturgis Fellows in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences this fall. The Sturgis Fellowship is one of the oldest, most esteemed fellowship programs at the University of Arkansas. It awards each fellow $80,000 during their four years to cover tuition, room and board, and educational tools such as computer hardware and software, high-quality musical instruments, access to professional journals, and participation at academic conferences.

Sophia McAdara, a junior honors political science major in the University of Arkansas' Fulbright College, has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. McAdara, who is from Branson, Missouri, joins just two other students from the U of A who were named finalists.

More than $3 million in scholarships were awarded to 700 Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences students this school year at the University of Arkansas. These scholarships are made possible by the support of donors, who include alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Fulbright College, and aid students across the college's four academic disciplines: arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.