Giving
Invest in Potential. Empower the Future.
By the Numbers
Honors College students at the University of Arkansas are passionate about learning. Your gift helps them dig a little deeper, whether they are conducting primary research in a distant archive, presenting their research findings at a professional conference or applying what they have learned in the classroom to help others.
Honors scholars on campus
Increase in honors enrollment since 2019
Students have benefited from fellowships.
Given in student grants to support global education and undergraduate research annually.
Path Scholars enrolled at the U of A.
Of Path Scholars are first-gen college students.
Ways to Give
Here’s how you can help our students discover, create and serve.
Your annual fund gift may be designated to the Honors College.Give by phone
Please call 479-575-7970. You can designate that your gift support the Honors College.Give by mail
Download a gift form and send a check made out to the University of Arkansas Foundation. Designate your support the Honors College in the memo area.Questions? Contact Missy Darwin Kincaid at missyd@uark.edu or 479-575-5787.
Support Our Priorities
As the number of honors students on campus continues to grow, increased support is essential to strengthen key initiatives such as the Path Program, Internship Support, Research Grants, and Study Abroad Grants—hallmarks of the honors experience.
A Path to College Success
Path Program
in renewable scholarships ($5,500 if you join the Honors College)
Any major, any dream. Path students pursue degrees across all six academic colleges at the U of A.
Path prepared me to make an impact on others. From the moment you step on campus, you feel like part of a family. You build genuine relationships and gain a deeper understanding of cultures and backgrounds different from your own.
— Jaylan Brown, sports management
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Path Program Highlights
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Community
Path Scholars join a supportive, intentional cohort and live in Hotz Honors Hall’s living-learning community. -
Mentorship
Students are connected with peer and professional mentors who will guide and support them throughout your journey. -
Advising & Coaching
Students benefit from structured academic support and personalized leadership development designed to help them thrive.
Internships for All
Internship Support
Many honors students pursue prestigious internships that offer invaluable experience but not always a paycheck. These opportunities often serve as stepping stones to competitive careers in fields like government, nonprofit, and research. Without financial support, many students are forced to turn down these experiences in favor of paid work unrelated to their academic or professional goals. By supporting Internship Grants, donors help level the playing field—ensuring that all students, regardless of financial background, can build the networks, skills, and confidence they need to launch meaningful careers.
This internship was an invaluable experience, and opened doors for me that have seemed
intangible at times.
— Laney Kellybrew, political science
Without [this experience], I wouldn’t feel as confident or prepared for dental school.
I now know multiple students currently in dental school, dentists from all around
Northwest Arkansas and other pre-dental students at the U of A.
— Pearson Hafer, exercise science
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Internship Support Highlights
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Support for Unpaid Internships
Honors students get a wage stipend to make unpaid internships more financially possible. -
Build Skills
Students gain professional experience through an internship—while we fund their journey. -
Turn Internships into Research
We offer grants for internships with research components. -
Help With Travel and Housing
Students can qualify for funding to offset travel and housing costs.
Fuel Discovery, expand horizons
Research and Study Abroad
Research and study abroad experiences are transformative opportunities that deepen academic engagement and prepare students to thrive in a globalized world. These opportunities can be financially out of reach for many students. Donor support ensures that all motivated students, regardless of background, can pursue these high-impact experiences and bring their insights back to enrich the broader campus community.
Open the world to every student. Your gift makes global learning possible.
If I were to give advice to incoming students, I would say, ‘You are very capable
of pursuing real research, but you don’t have to do it alone. Find people who lift
you up. Find people who advocate for you.
— Chloe Martinez, psychology
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Research and Study Abroad Highlights
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Hands-on learning
Students can apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. -
Faculty mentorship
Honors Scholars work closely with experts in their field. -
Global perspective
Students gain cultural insight and adaptability. -
Career readiness
Undergraduates build skills and experiences that stand out.
Dean’s Advisory Board
The Dean’s Advisory Board plays an integral role in guiding the future of the University of Arkansas Honors College by providing advice and recommendations to the Dean and staff of the Honors College. Its members contribute to the continuous improvement of the lives of the more than 4,000 honors students at the University of Arkansas.
Deepen your relationship with the University of Arkansas Honors College by joining the Family Giving Society, a community of parents and family members, whose leadership philanthropy to the Honors College underscores their personal support of Honors students.
With one graduate, a fourth-year architecture student and incoming freshman at the
U of A, our family has experienced the incredible opportunities and guidance the Honors
College offers. The financial, faculty and staff support provided enables students
to delve deeper, participate in research and make an impact even before completing
their degree. We are incredibly grateful and excited to commit to giving back through
the Family Giving Society.
— Chad and Kristy Townsend, Family Giving Society Donors
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Stories of Impact
As I move on to the next chapter of my educational journey, I carry with me the lessons learned, resilience cultivated and unwavering support received. The Honors College has prepared me for the challenges of medical school and has played a role in developing the strength to overcome any obstacle.
—Alex Maldonado Lopez, public health
As I embark on my next journey, I know that I have a lot to learn about how to be a law student, and I also believe in my ability to adapt and utilize my resources. I know that I’ll meet incredible people and do my best to learn from them—not make comparisons. The lessons I’ve learned and the experiences I’ve had at the Honors College have been life-changing, and I will carry them with me forever.
—Marriam Abboud, political science and communications
I think especially in the South, a lot of people don’t realize just how much incredible creative stuff is going on here. To be able to be there at the forefront of documenting that is such an incredible experience.
—Miceala Morano, journalism