Giving Thanks: Scholarship Helps Geology Major Pursue Dream Career in Sustainability

This December, members of our Fulbright College Family are sharing expressions of gratitude, letters of thanks and their appreciation for those who have helped make their educational journey possible. 

Meet Camden Rainwater, who thanks to the James D. and Dona K. Morrison Scholarship in Geology, is one step closer to his dream of working in sustainability, green energy production, or environmental consulting to help improve the health of our planet.

James D. and Dona K. Morrison Scholarship in Geology Recipient Camden Rainwater

Name: Camden Rainwater
Hometown: Lewisville, TX
Graduation: 2024
Major(s)/Minor(s): Geology major

Activities/Interests: One of my biggest passions is rock climbing, which I was introduced to when I first came to the University of Arkansas in 2018. Ever since then, it has been one of my favorite past times! I enjoy other outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and anything else that allows me to connect to nature. I also enjoy tea-making, and over the past few years have learned much about the art and different ways to make tea.

Career Aspirations: I hope to have a career in sustainability or an adjacent field, such as green energy production, or environmental consulting. Any career in which I can use my skills to improve the health of our planet intrigues me.

In his own words:

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Morrison,

Thank you for supporting the James D. and Dona K. Morrison Scholarship in Geology. I was recently notified that I am the 2023 recipient of the James D. and Dona K. Morrison Scholarship in Geology, and I am incredibly grateful for the recognition and support.

I consider it an honor to represent this named award and thank you for your vote of confidence.

I graduated from Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas in 2018, and earned my Bachelor of Science from the University of Arkansas in May 2022. In the fall, I will be a second-year master’s student pursuing a Master of Science in Geology, along with a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability. Eventually, I’d like to work in either sustainability or environmental consulting.

I also currently serve as a teaching assistant for general geology labs to pay for school and my living costs, but this scholarship award will be a great help to me financially!

Thanks again for giving to Fulbright College and for helping support my education. This college has provided me with a great education, and I really appreciate the opportunities both you and Fulbright College have provided to me.

Sincerely,

Camden Rainwater

For more information about the James D. and Dona K. Morrison Scholarship in Geology or to make a year-end gift to support the college’s students, faculty, or staff, please contact Fulbright College’s Office of Development and External Relations at 479-575-3712 or fulbright@uark.edu.