Henderson announces Distinguished Freshman Scholarship recipients

The scholarship recipients are, front row from left: Grady Rogers, Alivia Key, Angela Freeman, Lucas Sutterfield, and Colin Riley. Back row: Sarah Parish, Aiden Bigelow, Raymond Holmes, Jack Seago, and Clayton Mitchell.

Ten Henderson State University freshmen have been awarded Distinguished Freshman Scholarships for the 2026-27 academic school year. These full-tuition scholarships are awarded to a select number of students based on academic excellence and an application and interview process.

The 2026-27 Henderson State Distinguished Freshman Scholarship recipients are:

• Aiden Bigelow, a music education-instrumental education major from Daingerfield, Texas.
• Sarah Parish, a natural sciences-pre-medicine major from Clinton.
• Raymond Holmes, an engineering major from Flower Mound, Texas.
• Jack Seago, an aviation-professional pilot major from Little Rock.
• Clayton Mitchell, a mechanical engineering major from Lockesburg.
• Grady Rogers, an aviation-professional pilot major from Little Rock.
• Alivia Key, a radiography major from Prescott.
• Angela Freeman, a business administration major from Daingerfield, Texas.
• Lucas Sutterfield, an aviation-professional pilot major from Hot Springs.
• Colin Riley, an aviation-professional pilot major from Cabot.

"We are honored to welcome these 10 exceptional students to Henderson State University," said Dr. Trey Berry, Henderson chancellor. "Earning the Distinguished Freshman Scholarship is a tremendous accomplishment that reflects hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. We are proud that these students have chosen Henderson State to pursue their education."

The deadline to apply for the Distinguished Freshman Scholarship is February 1, 2027. For more information, please visit hsu.edu/scholarships.