Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas

Ten U of A 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, which allows students to work as assistants to English teachers across the globe, and the Study/Research Award, which allows students to pursue graduate study or independent research at international institutions.

U of A 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. After years of limiting applicants to those from select member universities, the Henry Luce Foundation recently opened the application to students and alumni from all U.S. colleges and universities.

Nine U of A 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. "I want to congratulate the recipients of these scholarships for their academic excellence and drive for success," said Kathryn Sloan, interim dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. "These students are leaders on our campus, and we're incredibly proud of their accomplishments. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like the Pearson Foundation, we can continue to financially reward outstanding student success in our college and make a high-quality public education a reality for all in our state."

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. "All of us in Fulbright College strive to champion our students' academic excellence, emotional well-being, mental fortitude and financial support," said Kathryn Sloan, interim dean of Fulbright College. "Thanks to the contributions of the many friends of Fulbright College, we are able to provide our students the tools and resources needed to thrive, and for that, we are immensely thankful."

Five incoming freshmen from Arkansas will join the distinguished list of Sturgis Fellows in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences this fall. "It's such an honor to welcome the new class of outstanding Sturgis Fellows to campus each year," said Kathryn Sloan, interim dean of Fulbright College. "These students are among the best and brightest in Arkansas and are so impressive. Each has already accomplished so much, and through this fellowship opportunity will hopefully have the tools and support to further their education and reach for their next dream." "We are honored to welcome them to our Fulbright College family, and can't wait to see what each accomplishes next," she added. The Sturgis Fellowship is one of the U of A's oldest, most esteemed fellowship programs. 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. All Sturgis Fellows are actively pursuing a major within Fulbright College, completing an intensive academic program, and writing an independent thesis. They are also encouraged to study abroad and pursue internship opportunities during their time at the U of A. All Sturgis Fellows will graduate with honors. The fellowships and their associated opportunities are made possible by the continued support of the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust.

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. "To have three Truman finalists is remarkable for any institution," said Terry Martin, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. "But at the University of Arkansas we have come to expect that our students will do well. The reason is simple - the students themselves are remarkable. Hailey Hoog, Anna Mathis and Sophie McAdara have very different interests, but what unites them is their stellar academic performances, their commitment to service and to positive change, and their potential to thrive in their chosen graduate programs."

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. "Supporting our students requires a holistic approach: academically, emotionally, mentally and financially," said Kathryn Sloan, interim dean of Fulbright College. "The generous support of these friends of Fulbright College allows us to give our students those tools and resources for success, and we're so grateful for that opportunity."