Josey Duncan Named 2025 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar

Josey Duncan, a recent University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) and Southside Charter High School graduate, has been named a 2025 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. This prestigious recognition includes a $2,250 scholarship and honors Duncan as the top-scoring student in Arkansas in the All-USA Academic Team competition.

The New Century Transfer Pathway Scholarship is awarded annually to the highest-scoring transfer-bound student from each state, based on academic achievement, leadership, and community engagement. More than 2,400 students from over 1,300 college campuses nationwide were nominated for the 2025 award.

“It was a proud moment watching Josey receive the New Century Transfer Pathway Scholarship for Arkansas,” said Dr. Brian Shonk, UACCB chancellor, “I am thrilled that Josey is a UACCB alum and excited to see her future achievements.”

Duncan was formally recognized at Phi Theta Kappa’s Presidents Breakfast during the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Convention on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Duncan is currently attending the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, having successfully completed her high school diploma and associate degree this past December.

The New Century Pathway Scholarship program is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, the American Association of Community Colleges, and Phi Theta Kappa.