The new cohort of Donaghey Scholars represent the best and brightest students at 糖心Vlog传媒 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, Dr. Jessica Scott, associate director, and Ian Gale, administrative specialist.

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The admissions process is highly competitive. The most promising applicants are invited to campus for an interview with the program directors, faculty, and current and past members of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program. Admission decisions are based on academic records, test scores, extracurricular activities, intellectual curiosity, recommendation letters, and admissions essays.

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 are listed in alphabetical order along with their hometowns, high schools, and majors:

• Nathan Alam, White Hall, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, Biology
• Sydney Bergeron, East End, Sheridan High School, Biology
• Micah Cantu, Russellville, Russellville High School, Civil Engineering
• Kendall Cloar, Little Rock, Little Rock Central High School, Biology-Pre-Med
• Delaney Cooper, Benton, Benton High School, Biology
• Adyn Cunningham, England, England High School, Cybersecurity
• Avagail Dunning, Ozone, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, Ecology and Organismal Biology
• Dorcas Fabunmi, Bryant, Bryant High School, Biology
• Iona Gillham, Little Rock, Little Rock Central High School, Chemistry
• Evelyn Goedge, Romeo, Michigan, Romeo High School, Biology-Pre-Med
• Anna Hooten, Guy, Quitman High School, English
• Salihah Jakoet, Little Rock, Little Rock Central High School, Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Kyah Kaufman, Little Rock, Little Rock Central High School, Communication Disorders and Sciences
• Calen Long, Fort Smith, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, Cybersecurity
• Makayla Lowry, Charleston, South Carolina, Homeschool, Nursing
• Kaemo Mainard O鈥機onnell, Little Rock, Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, Interdisciplinary Studies
• Joshua Morehart, Little Rock, Hall-West High School of Innovation, History
• Justin Nicholson, Pine Bluff, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Brian Nwugbana, The Woodlands, Texas, The Woodlands High School, Biology-Pre-Med
• Esau Resendiz, Bryant, Bryant High School, Mechanical Engineering
• Leila Scroggins, Maumelle, Maumelle Charter High School, Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Price Sheets, Cabot, Cabot High School, who just finished his freshman year as a finance major at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock
• Savannah Stanton, Jonesboro, Jonesboro High School, Biology and Anthropology
• Jason Tomas-Velasquez, Little Rock, Mills High School, Construction Management
• Kalyn You, Everton, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, Chemistry

You can find out more about the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program and how to apply by visiting .

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Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I was raised in Jacksonville, Arkansas, and graduated from Cabot High School. During high school, I enjoyed keeping up with politics. My goal is to become a foreign service officer.

Why did you choose 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock?

I chose 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock because it is a large enough school, but small enough where you are not just a number. For instance, my friends and I often hang out at Starbucks and the library.

Why did you choose to major in Political Science?

Initially, I was going to major in theatre, but I took an AP government class in high school that ignited my interest in politics. A year earlier, we traveled to Italy and Greece where I fell in love with traveling. Political science has combined my passions for government, politics, and hopefully travel!

You interned at the Iraqi embassy and helped prep diplomats. Tell us about that experience.

During Summer 2022, I worked with Iraqi diplomats on congressional affairs in the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Members of this committee include Senators Robert Menendez, Mitt Romney, Tim Kaine, and Ted Cruz. This experience gives me hope because policymakers work better together behind the scenes than how they are portrayed in the media. I also got to learn about policy from an Iraqi perspective.

Your goal is to become a foreign service officer. What does a foreign service officer do? 

Foreign service officers serve the diplomatic needs of the United States in embassies worldwide. There are five career tracks: Consular, Economics, Management, Political, and Public Diplomacy. I would love to be stationed in Scandinavia or Brussels, Belgium, since it is the headquarters for the European Union.

Who were some of your mentors?

Dr. Rebecca Glazier encouraged me to join the Model Arab League, which gives students insight into the Middle East and Arab world. Drs. Jessica Scott and Simon Hawkins helped me with life planning. Dr. Stephanie Davis helped me with graduate school applications.

What are your favorite memories?

The pancake breakfast was great because we played games at the table while we ate. We had a lot of fun and laughs.

One of my favorite experiences was participating in the study abroad program in Prague, Czechoslovakia. I interned at a non-profit organization called Act for Others. This organization promotes charitable activities that enable the disabled to integrate into society. Part of this internship included helping plan a small Christmas market with local vendors and entertainment.

Where are you going to graduate school?

I am entering the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University in New York. The Maxwell School is one of the nation鈥檚 top-ranked schools for public affairs. A former Donaghey Scholar and current foreign service officer helped me research graduate schools.

What advice would you give incoming students?

Do your work and attend class. Do something out of your comfort zone and make connections. Because of my connections, I participated in the Model Arab League and interned at the Iraqi embassy!

This profile was compiled by Toni Boyer.

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