MARGARET J. HILL FOUNDATION
BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE
DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OTHERS
ABOUT US
The Margaret Johnson Hill Scholarship was established in 2013 as a means of continuing the legacy of one who embraced encouraging young people to continue their education. Margaret Johnson Hill lived by the mantra, "If I can help somebody then my living will not be in vain." Throughout her life she managed to slip a few dollars into a young person's hand while they were in college.
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She never bragged or spoke of her efforts for recognition. She merely wanted to encourage and lend support to these students. Many of the things she did were not made known until the recipients revealed them.
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It is for this cause that this foundation was formed to continue the efforts of supporting deserving students.
RECENT NEWS
2025 MJH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
January 6 - April 6, 2025
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS, PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE CLICKING TO APPLY.
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Please verify you meet the eligibility criteria listed below before attempting to apply.
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Are you a student of African American descent enrolled in one of the five high schools in the Little Rock School District?
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Hall-West High School of Innovation
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Little Rock Central High School
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Little Rock Southwest Magnet High School
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Parkview Arts Science Magnet High School
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Are you a 2025 graduating high school senior in good standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher and have not been awarded a full ride scholarship?
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Are you planning to attend an accredited U.S. school, college, or university?
If you answered yes to all the questions above, you are eligible to apply. Your MJHS application must be submitted by the April 6, 2025 11:59 PM CDT deadline. One application will be accepted.
You will need to inform all references you have provided their contact information to ensure they submit their feedback to complete your 2025 MJHS applicant packet. Your references will be requested by MJHS and submitted back to MJHS electronically.
Your official transcript is also required to complete your 2025 MJHS applicant packet; however, it is the applicant's responsibility to request it according to your high school guidelines. Your official transcript with applicable ACT, SAT test scores must be received by April 6, 2025. Mail to:
MJH Scholarship, Inc.
P.O. Box 45052
Little Rock, AR 72214-5042
The MJH Foundation of Arkansas is not responsible for any technical errors that may arise as you complete and submit your application. We encourage you to review the instructions document listing the required information you will need when you start the application process online. In addition, It is best to submit your application early to avoid any last minute issues as the application is completed 100% online. If your application is received after the submission deadline, it will be ineligible, regardless of the reason for late submission. MJH Scholarship recipients will be notified via email no later than May 5, 2025.
2021 MJH SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
RECIPIENTS
2024 MJH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Ryan Nellon; Central International Studies High School. Ryan will attend University of Central Arkansas.
Chukwuemelie Onuora; Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School. Chukwuemelie will attend University of Central Arkansas.
2023 MJH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Lauryn Howard; Little Rock Southwest Magnet High School. Lauryn will attend Washington University in St. Louis, MO.
2022 MJH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Nakira Bates; Little Rock Hall STEAM High School. Nakira will attend Henderson State University.
Jeffery Kamanga; Parkview Arts Science Magnet High School. Jeffery will attend Hendrix University.
2021 MJH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Sylvia Umerah; Little Rock Central High School. Sylvia will attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
2020 MJH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
No applicants applied.
Briana Fleming and Tommy Sproles, III; both of Little Rock Central High School. Briana will attend Agnes Scott College. Tommy will attend Howard University.