APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
i. Priority deadline: 15th of January, 2024
ii. Final deadline: 15th of February, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
The Donaghey Scholars Program is the honors program open to all majors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. With a generous financial package, interdisciplinary core curriculum, study abroad, and supportive community, the Donaghey Scholars Program offers a distinctive learning environment for undergraduate studies to approximately 25 incoming freshmen (domestic and international).
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
There are no standardized minimum requirements to be considered for the Donaghey Scholars. An admissions committee comprised of faculty, staff, and students review applications and select promising applicants for interview.
The following are factors in the selection process:
a. High school performance (coursework and GPA of 3.5+)
b. Extra-curricular activities and community involvement
c. Test scores (ACT or SAT)
d. Recommendations
e. Demonstrated ability in college (if applicable)
f. Written essays
g. Personal interviews
Please note: To apply for the program, a student must have at least 3.5 GPA
Value of Scholarship:
Donaghey Scholars receive a substantial financial package totaling between $75,000 - $95,000 that includes full tuition, fees, and a generous stipend.
All students accepted into the Program receive:
• Full tuition and fees for up to 18 hours per semester for up to eight semesters
• Stipend ($6,000, $8,000, or $10,000 per year dependent upon qualifications)
• Financial assistance towards Study Abroad
• On-campus housing subsidy
• New laptop computer
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply to the Donaghey Scholars Program;
1. Complete the online application for admission to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Priority application deadline is January 15. Applications are accepted through February 15.
• Once you have been accepted to the university, you will receive a T-number from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
2. Have official test scores for the ACT/SAT sent to UA Little Rock.
3. Have official transcripts for high school (including fall semester 2023) and, if
applicable, college sent to UA Little Rock.
4. Complete the Donaghey Scholars Program General Data sheet.
5. Login to the ScholarshipUniverse application by following these directions. If you have met the minimum academic requirements you will be able to find the application for the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program under Scholarships.
• In the application you will be able to submit your two essays and send a request to your recommenders for their letters of recommendation
6. Beginning in late January, interviews are arranged for the most promising applicants. The candidate interviews with three people from the admissions committee: the Director of the Scholars Program, a faculty member from the Policy Council, and a student representative from the Student Committee. Interviews typically last 45 minutes
7. In late March, after further review, the admissions committee decides which students will receive an offer from the Program. The admission standards are holistic, and decisions are based on academic record, test scores, leadership ability, community service, interest in other cultures, recommendation letters, the essays the student has submitted, and the interview.
8. The Program will notify selected students in late March.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Donaghey Scholarship Page or the International Scholarship Page.