As 2025 comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude for the generosity of alumni, families and friends who helped propel the Land of Opportunity Scholarship initiative forward. Your support is already making a tangible difference — opening doors, removing barriers and helping students from every corner of Arkansas pursue their dreams.
Throughout 2025, hundreds of you answered the call — some with first-time gifts, while others continued their support. And behind each gift is a story. Here’s what a few of our donors had to say about why they chose to give:
“As a counselor, I worked with students who had means and whose parents had gone to college — they understood the process, knew the expectations and had the tools to succeed. Many students don’t grow up with that knowledge. They’re approaching a world that is unfamiliar and intimidating. This scholarship provides the support they need to be successful.”
“Arkansas students need to know that we have their backs. In time, we hope they will recognize the significance of that gift and be encouraged to give back themselves, either through their time or dollars or both. That’s what will move the state forward.”
“This scholarship is about strengthening Arkansas. By supporting Arkansas students, we increase the chances of them staying and making a difference in their communities.”
Your gifts help create access to education, mentorship and life-changing experiences for Arkansas students. The momentum you’ve helped build is powerful, and we are honored to walk alongside you in this important work.
If you’d like to join or continue supporting the Land of Opportunity Scholarship initiative, you can make a gift here: https://bit.ly/loodonation
Thank you for believing in opportunity. Here’s to a future filled with promise.
