McConnell Scholar Class of 2029

About

Emma White, of Kenton County, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2029 at the University of Louisville. She plans to earn a BS in criminal justice with minors in political science and business. 

Honors & Awards

University of Louisville Honors Program
Vogt Scholar

High School Experience

Emma is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, where she was mock trial team captain, National English Honor Society chapter president, Latin Club co-president, and an alumna of the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs and Governor’s Scholars Program. She also performed community service as Assistant Director of Operations for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Kentucky Seminar (2024-present), and volunteer attorney and jury member for the Northern Kentucky Teen Court program (2022-2025). 

Favorite Books

No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

"It is truly an honor to get to be a McConnell Scholar. I look forward to taking advantage of all of the opportunities presented to me through this incredible program. I cannot wait to contribute to such a lively community of ambitious young leaders, and grow in the process."