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Giving Thanks: Scholarship Helps Journalism Student Become a Social Media Content Strategist

by | Dec 3, 2021 | Faces of Fulbright, In Their Own Words, Scholarships, Student Success

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 Avian King, who thanks to the George A. Gearhart Scholarship, is one step closer to her dream of becoming a social media content strategist.

George A. Gearhart Scholarship Recipient Avian King

Name: Avian King
Hometown: Lake Village
Graduation: 2021
Major(s)/Minor(s): Majoring in Journalism Advertising/Public Relations

Activities/Interests: I enjoy curating social media content and creating strategies and campaigns to make content easily digestible for consumers.

Career Aspirations: I aspire to be a social media content strategist for a company. I would also like to be a campaign creator for the rollout of content.

In her own words:

I would like to extend my hand in the sincerest form of thanks for selecting me as a recipient for the George A. Gearhart Scholarship. Thank you for your consideration and generosity, which will allow me to continue pursue my post-secondary education in the field of Journalism.

I am a senior at the University of Arkansas, majoring in Journalism AD/PR. My goals for this degree include making the world a prettier place through proper campaign development and alluring company representation. I also have interests outside of PR, and I plan to use my newfound knowledge to help further myself personally as well as professionally.

Because of your scholarship I will be aided in obtaining my degree, making my transition into the world of public relations less complicated, and for that I cannot thank you enough. I will use these funds to help pay for required classes / university fees that I must pay in order to graduate.

As I complete my education at the University of Arkansas during my senior year I will always be reminded of your thoughtful donation. Thank you again for your generous gift.

Sincerely,

Avian King

For more information about the George A. Gearhart Scholarship 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.

Andra Parrish Liwag

Director of Communications,

Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences 

479-575-4393 // liwag@uark.edu