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 RECIPIENTS
The MJH Foundation of Arkansas would like to thank and extend our sincere gratitude to each LRSD graduating senior who applied for the 2025 Margaret Johnson Hill Scholarship.
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We applaud your outstanding academic achievements, dedicated community service through your churches, schools, and neighborhoods, your involvement in extracurricular activities, and the honors and awards you’ve earned along the way.
We are especially proud to introduce the two applicants who have been selected to receive this year’s scholarship awards. These students exemplify commitment, integrity, dedication, and leadership. It is with great respect that we recognize their outstanding accomplishments.
2021 MJH SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
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Allison Belin
Allison Belin; Little Rock Southwest High School. Allison will attend Jackson State University where she will study Business.​​
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Julian Cooney
Julian Cooney; Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School. Julian will attend Harding University where he will study Theatre Design and Production.
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.