Donaghey Scholars Honors Program
About the Program
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The Donaghey Scholars Program is the premier honors program at UA Little Rock, offering a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum that encourages academic excellence, critical thinking, and leadership. Rooted in the vision of George W. Donaghey, the program fosters a close-knit learning community where scholars engage in research, study abroad, and service while shaping Arkansas's future.
Selection Process
Admission to the Donaghey Scholars Program is highly competitive, seeking students who demonstrate strong academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and leadership potential. Applicants undergo a holistic review that includes academic records, personal essays, recommendations, and interviews to assess their fit for the program’s distinctive learning experience.
Benefits
Scholars receive a full financial package that covers tuition, fees, and a generous stipend, along with opportunities for international study, undergraduate research, and personalized advising. The program offers a supportive environment that prepares students not just for graduation—but for meaningful impact in their fields and communities.
Latest Scholar Spotlight
Sheila
Witherington
J.
Sheila Witherington entered the UALR Donaghey Scholars Program in 1988 as part of one of the inaugural cohorts. She was already 37, raising teenagers as a single mother. She went on to earn an Ivy League Master of Communication Arts from the Annenberg School at the University of Pennsylvania.