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Hometown: Wylie, TX
High School Name: Wylie High School
Major(s): Public Policy and Economics
Minor(s): Law and Legal Reasoning and Business

High School Accomplishments:

• Debate Team Co-Captain
• Track Rack Leader
• Founder of Jonglei Orphan Scholarship Fund
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments: 

• President of African Student Association
• ÃÛÌÒ½´Student Ambassador
• ÃÛÌÒ½´in Four Advisory Board
• Connect Mentor
• Pre-Law Scholar
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
What I like most about being a Hunt Scholar is the amazing opportunities that I have had to be able to make lasting connections and grow my leadership skills, not only on the ÃÛÌÒ½´campus but all around.

Hometown: Lancaster, TX
High School Name: Life School Waxahachie
Major(s): Business Management
Minor(s): Entrepreneurial Specialization

High School Accomplishments:

• Lancaster Youth Advisory Council President
• Created the "Better than Ever" Club
• Navarro College Cum Laude Graduate
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• Creator and Project Manager of Because of Jesus Winter Clothing Drive
• Christian Formation Leader
• ÃÛÌÒ½´Student Ambassador
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I love being surrounded by other young, passionate leaders who actively pursue change.

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
High School Name: Meadows School
Major(s): Computer Science and Business

High School Accomplishments:

• Student Body President
• Founder and President of Risky Business/DECA Club
• Chess Club President
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• First-Year Senator
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I’m excited about being in an environment with individuals that I know will push me to be better in ever aspect of my life. I can’t wait to explore all of the opportunities that the hunt scholarship provides.

Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA
High School Name: Mira Costa High School
Major(s): Creative Advertising
Minor(s): Political Science

High School Accomplishments:

• Student Trustee on Manhattan Beach School Board
• President and Founder of "Smiles for Senior Citizens"
• Recipient of the University of Virginia Thomas Jefferson Book Award
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• Accepted into the Temerlin Advertising Institute
• Kappa Kappa Gamma Public Relations Chair
• Big Event Marketing/Communications Committee
• Hilltop Scholar
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I'm so excited to be a member of such a vibrant community of leaders who accomplish extraordinary things on campus and beyond. I can't wait to learn from my peers and take advantage of all of the incredible opportunities that come with being a Hunt Scholar.

Hometown: Bellevue, WA
High School Name: Holy Names Academy
Major(s): Data Science and Sports Management
Minor(s): Management Science

High School Accomplishments:

• Editor-in-Chief of Holy Names Academy's Newspaper, "The Dome"
• Varsity Volleyball Captain
• Youth Volleyball Coach
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• The Big Event at ÃÛÌÒ½´Director of Marketing and Communication
• Chi Omega Social Media Chair
• Student Foundation External Affairs Coordinator
• Sports Business Society
• University Honors Program
• Honor Roll with High Distinction
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I am so looking forward to being surrounded by like-minded and driven peers who genuinely want to make an impact and be involved. I am excited to learn from new perspectives all while building sincere friendships and taking advantage of the unique opportunities for personal and leadership growth.

Hometown: LaGrange, GA
High School Name: Springwood School
Major(s): Biological Science and Health & Society
Minors(s): Psychology

High School Accomplishments:

• Valedictorian
• Senior Class President
• Varsity Cheer Captain
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• Research Assistant with The Anxiety and Depression Research Center at SMU
• SERV Physician Recruitment Leader
• Student Foundation Photographer
• Member of Alpha Epsilon Delta
• Member of Delta Delta Delta
• Hilltop Scholar
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I am extremely excited for the amazing personal and professional opportunities that ÃÛÌÒ½´and Hunt will provide me, and I look forward to becoming a part of such a diverse and driven group of exceptional individuals.

Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
High School Name: Casady School
Major(s): Psychology and Medieval Studies

High School Accomplishments:

• Student Body President
• Oklahoma City Rotary Club Junior Rotarian
• Art Club President
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• Hunt Leadership Scholars Program Student Assistant
• Dedman College Student Advisory Board Representative
• Hilltop Scholar
• Member of the Student Union
• Member of Chi Omega
• Food Coordinator for the Campus Events Committee in Student Foundation
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
What excites me the most about being a Hunt Scholar is the opportunity to be surrounded by so many different leaders from across the country. I love to watch everyone’s unique backgrounds combine with the common thread of leadership which ultimately fosters growth and continues to leave a meaningful impact on SMU’s campus.

Hometown: Tampa, FL
High School Name: Berkeley Preparatory School
Major(s): Corporate Communication and Public Affairs (CCPA) and Psychology

High School Accomplishments:

• Berkeley Community Service Council President
• Founder of the Mission St. Michael's Project
• Membership Chair of the Girls Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Service (GOALS) Organization
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• ÃÛÌÒ½´Big Event 2022 and 2023 Service Coordinator
• Chi Omega Health and Wellness Chair
• Mustang Heroes Volunteer
• ÃÛÌÒ½´Look Writer
• Hilltop Scholar
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I love being a part of a community of student leaders who are passionate about creating positive changes. The kindness, drive, and support from every scholar in the program inspires me to work ad make a difference at ÃÛÌÒ½´and in the Dallas area.

Hometown: Avon Lake, OH
High School Name: Avon Lake High School
Major(s): Sports Management

High School Accomplishments:

• Board of Directors of Community Resource Services
• Girl Scout Gold Award
• Varsity Tennis and Lacrosse Captain
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
Community Service. Being a Hunt Scholar will give me so many opportunities while being at SMU, on and off campus. It will also be great to be surrounded with other leaders who also want to make the world a better place. I am so excited to start this new chapter of my life at SMU, with other Hunt Scholars.

Hometown: Euless, TX
High School Name: Trinity High School
Major(s): Journalism, Political Communications and Public Affairs, and Public Relations & Strategic Communications
Minor(s): History and Political Science

High School Accomplishments:

• Senior Class President
• HEB ISD Student Ambassador
• Founder and Lead Student Coordinator of the Student Voter Empowerment Coalition - Tarrant (SVEC)
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• Program Assistant of Engage Dallas
• Pre-Law Scholar
• Communication Director of the Rotunda Scholars Program
• Political Correspondent and Host of Hilltop NOW
• Head of Programming of the South Asian Student Association (SASA)
• Undergraduate Research Assistant for Student Affairs
• Project Director for ÃÛÌÒ½´Votes Project
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
Having the ability to simultaneously reflect and grow as a leader and a person is an opportunity I am forever thankful for through the Hunt Program.

Hometown: Flower Mound, TX
High School Name: Flower Mound High School
Major(s): Business Management
Minor(s): Spanish, Education, and Philosophy

High School Accomplishments:

• Senior Class President
• Texas Boys' State Comptroller of Public Accounts
• Lewisville ISD Student Direct and Advisory Committees
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments: 

• Membership Chair of ÃÛÌÒ½´Student Senate
• Tournaments Director of ÃÛÌÒ½´Mock Trial
• Big iDeas and Cox Graduate Entrepreneurship Club Student Entrepreneur
• Finalist for the Texas Business Hall of Fame Future Business Legends Award
• Resident Assistant to ÃÛÌÒ½´Upper Division Housing
• Student Representatives to the Institutional Technology Leadership Council
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
My favorite part of being a Hunt Scholar is the community of talented leaders I am surrounded by. I love that the Hunt Scholars are a diverse group with a wide variety of interests who share a common bond and similar philosophies on life.

Hometown: Round Rock, TX
High School Name: Gateway College Preparatory High School
Major(s): Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, and Data Science

High School Accomplishments:

• Valedictorian of Graduating Class
• AAS in Computer Information Technology - Computer Programming with Scholastic Excellence from Austin Community College
• Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter
• 2021 Austin DoraHacks Blockchain Hackathon, Third Place
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• Member of Hyer Society
• President of AI Club
• University Honors Program
• Hilltop Scholar
• Rotunda Scholar
• Mouzon Carrie & Edwin Math Scholarship Recipient
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I really look forward to being a Hunt Scholar because I will be around like-minded and like-motivated people. I hope to make new friends and new experiences with the Hunt Scholars in my class. I also hope to find opportunities that allow me to use my skills in more ways to help others.

Hometown: McKinney, TX
High School Name: McKinney North High School
Major(s): Biochemistry major (Pre-Med)
Minor(s): Mathematics and Neuroscience

High School Accomplishments:

• Captain of the NorthStars Varsity Drill Team
• National Honor Society President
• Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Member
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• Game Day Captain of ÃÛÌÒ½´Pom (2022)
• Hilltop Scholar and Current University Honors Program Member
• Member of Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Med Honors Society of Texas Kappa Chapter
• Hunt Leadership Scholars Program Student Assistant
• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the ÃÛÌÒ½´Chemistry Department
• Orientation Leader for the Incoming Class of 2027
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I truly enjoy being surrounded by a group of passionate, hardworking, and intelligent individuals who share the drive to create positive change in their community, desire to achieve academic excellence, and push themselves to their highest potential to accomplish their goals! This organization is very special in the opportunities it presents students like me to learn imperative leadership skills and receive hands-on experiences in their respective fields with like-minded people!

Hometown: Plano, TX
High School Name: Parish Episcopal School
Major(s): Business major, Pre-Med track

High School Accomplishments:

• Honor Council President
• Student Diversity Leadership Council President
• Varsity Basketball Captain
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• BBA Scholar
• University Honors Program
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
The opportunity to meet driven, ambitious students that will help me grow and strengthen my path as a leader.

Hometown: McKinney, TX
High School Name: McKinney Christian Academy
Major(s): Biology
Minor(s): Spanish

High School Accomplishments:

• National Honor Society President
• Lincoln-Douglas Debate Team Captain
• Varsity Basketball Captain
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I am most excited to go through these next four years of college surrounded by diligent and determined students, who are as passionate about achieving their goals as well as influencing their community as I am.

Hometown: Euless, TX
High School Name: Trinity High School
Major(s): Human Rights and International Studies
Minor(s): Philosophy and Law & Legal Reasoning

High School Accomplishments:

• National Honor Society President
• National Community Outreach Director at GenZ Girl Gang
• Senior Volunteer Attorney for Bedford Municipal Courts
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• Pre-Law Scholar
• Rotunda Scholar
• Amnesty International
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I am excited to contribute to the Hunt Scholars Program by becoming a resource that future Hunts can rely on. Just as I am learning from the wisdom and expertise of older Hunts now.

Hometown: Carrollton, TX
High School Name: St. Mark's School of Texas
Major(s): Finance and Philosophy
Minor(s): Public Policy & International Affairs and Cognitive Science

High School Accomplishments:

• Co-Editor-in-Chief, Scientific Magazine
• Co-President, Cooking Club
• Managing Editor, Yearbook
• Design Director, Literary Magazine
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• University Honors Program
• First-Year Senator
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I’m excited to be surrounded by so many ambitious and like-minded student leaders! I feel incredibly honored to be a part of this tight-knit family of accomplished scholars, athletes, and artists—and I intend to make the most of all it has to offer.

Hometown: La Canada Flintridge, CA
High School Name: La Canada High School
Major(s): Undecided major

High School Accomplishments:

• Girl Scout Gold Award
• Miss La Canada Flintridge 2020
• Parent-Teacher-Student-Association Student Club President
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• Hilltop Scholar
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I am excited to join the amazing Hunt Scholar community of dedicated students, alumni, and supporters, which will provide me unique opportunities to grow my leadership abilities while serving the ÃÛÌÒ½´and Dallas communities. To be a part of this program and collaborate with such talented students is such an honor. I am especially thankful for the Hunt Family for this incredible opportunity.

Hometown: San Antonio, TX
High School Name: Incarnate Word High School
Major(s): Health & Society
Minor(s): Spanish

High School Accomplishments:

•  Student Council President
• Intern for Women's Global Connection
  
  

ÃÛÌÒ½´Accomplishments:

• University Honors Program
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
I am most excited about utilizing the amazing opportunities that are available through this program while working alongside others that are similarly driven to change the world for the better. I cannot wait to enhance my skills as a leader and learn from everyone in the Hunt community.

Hometown: Allen, TX
High School Name: Allen High School
Major(s): Health and Society major

High School Accomplishments:

• Founder & CEO of 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Inspire NexGen
• Founder & President of Allen High School United Nations GirlUp organization
• International Finalist for Marketing Communication Series in DECA
  
  

What do you like most about being a Hunt Scholar?
Engaging in the unique opportunities and experiences offered by the Hunt Program and forming a tight knit community.