Two Students Awarded ASG Presidents' Council Scholarship

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Toni Jankovski of Kriva Palanka, Republic of Macedonia, and Thanh Le of Fort Smith were awarded the Associated Student Government’s Presidents’ Council Scholarship for the 2014-15 academic year.

Jankovski, currently a junior in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, is completing a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics. In addition to maintaining a 4.0 grade point average, he is involved in campus life. He has served as the International Students president for the international students and scholars office, was part of the Upward Bound Program team as a UBP mentor, and was a First Year Experience mentor as part of the NSFP office where he helped incoming freshmen with the college transition and facilitated discussions to develop student communication and interaction. Jankovski wrote, “I am really glad that I am a part of an institution such as the University of Arkansas where diligence and persistence are greatly appreciated and rewarded.”

Le is a junior within the William J. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences and Walton College of Business studying political science and marketing. He serves as associate justice for the Associated Student Goverment, is a member of the Order of Omega Honor Society, and is an active member in his fraternity, Kappa Alpha Order all while maintaining a 3.3 grade point average. Le wrote, “All my experiences here at the University of Arkansas have given me many opportunities that I would have not been able to achieve alone, which includes an internship in Washington, D.C., with U.S. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas and another internship with Teach For America in New York City. I plan to continue bringing all my experiences to help make a difference around our campus and community.”

The ASG Presidents’ Council Scholarship was established in the 2010-11 academic year by then-ASG President Billy Fleming. Former ASG presidents contribute to the scholarship and serve as judges in determining recipients of the award. Associated Student Government, the office of student activities, and the Division of Student Affairs are working collaboratively on endowing the scholarship at the $25,000 level.

“The Associated Student Government is proud to award two exceptional students with a scholarship,” said Bo Renner, ASG president. “We look for individuals who have been leaders within the campus community and have contributed through service to benefit the Razorback family. We have found this in both Toni and Thanh.”

Jankovski and Le will be presented with their award at the start of the fall semester.