The main reason I returned to school is to be able to be the first in my immediate family to graduate from college. My mother raised my two sisters and me as a single parent with very limited resources. I barely ever saw her due to that fact that she had to work at two different jobs. She wasn’t the most affectionate mother but showed her love through actions rather than words. Very seldom did we have deep conversations but one conversation that stands out in my mind is when she said to me “Fernando, I am sorry I can’t provide the same things your friends have. I didn’t even have the opportunity to continue my education. I only went to school up to 6th grade because my mother forced me to work or I would have to leave the house. I want you to have a better future. That is why I brought you all to the…
I don’t know if I feel that saying that I deserve this scholarship is the right thing to say, but going to Japan has been a goal of mine ever since I can remember. My grandfather was the one who really got me interested in Japan. He would always tell me stories about the culture, people, the little bits of language that he picked up, and the time that he spent there. My grandfather would have loved me going to Japan and would have supported me whole heartedly. I want to go to Japan not only to see what he saw, but also to improve the little that I know and improve myself.…
I am determined to go to college even if there are some setbacks that make harder for me to do so. For example, when I was in 10th grade I found out that I had scoliosis, and the only way that I would be able to treat it was through surgery. At the time that I had found this out, I had already planned out my sophomore year; I was going to take 2 AP classes and 2 math courses above my grade level. At the time I truly believed that I was going to be able to go through the surgery, take all my classes, and very least get decent grades in all my classes, including my AP classes. However, that semester ended up being my worst.…
Since, I played four sports, it was hard to just focus on one. Sometimes I would have to come in early for one sport and stay after school for another. I really had to manage my time wisely. I am proud to say that I have been on the A honor role every year since freshman year. This was a goal I had since I was a child. I always wanted to be a straight A student and when I would do bad on something, I would study it until it was perfect. I think I should be considered for this scholarship because I have great leadership skills in everything that I do. I show leadership in sports by giving 110% in practice off and on the court or field. I lead by example and have a very strong worth ethic. No matter where I am put in any sport, I give it my all.…
I’m just starting my 4th semester majoring in Political Science with a minor in History. My grades are decent and studying is difficult. Last semester, I went to campus each day with a Sherpa. Because I broke the femur that houses my internal prosthetic leg last summer I could not drive for almost 6 months. I couldn’t even carry a simply backpack. So, my Sherpa was my mother. Due to finances it was more prudent for her to quit work and Sherpa me around. You’d think it would be awkward having your Mom go to college with you, but it wasn’t. It was rather interesting to spend 6 hours a day with her on a college campus. I wanted to go to school and there was no other…
I come from a family of six with only one parent who works as a painter. His income is just enough to pay for our food, bills, rent, and personal needs. Hence, I am aware that my parents won’t have enough to pay for my tuition or any expenses in college. Considering attending Houston Baptist University, a private college, I know it will be very expensive. For this reason I think about and stress over about how I will cover payments for college repeatedly. Out of all the reasons I wouldn’t be able to attend college, I don’t want money to be the reason why I won’t be able to pursue my degree.…
I believe in opportunity. The definition of opportunity is something that you want to do, have the chance to do, or the possibility·of achieving something. When I was younger, I lived in a heavily populated town: Laredo, Texas. At the time, I was an eighth grader trying to make my mom proud by getting good grades in my classes. Seeing my mom happy was the greatest feeling in the world. My father, on the other hand, started to disappear on us. I found out that my dad had a drug problem, and my mom was filing for a divorce. I did not want my mom getting a divorce, but I knew she would be happier. My parents splitting up killed me, but it was best for my mother and me. Thinking about the divorce now, it was probably the best thing that has ever happened to me, because it offered me one thing: opportunity.…
I have always dreamt of sitting in an office, working hard on projects for a company. This is one reason, I chose Mechanical Engineering as my major in Middlesex County College. I wanted to pursue my dream of becoming a Mechanical Engineer, as I did not like labor work which I was currently doing and also the fact that I will earn more money if I work as an Engineer rather than a laborer.…
In a world that is engulfed in darkness and despair, there has been a single flame which has lit the way to my success. With this single flickering light in the dark I was allowed search and finally find an answer to the single most important question in everyone's life. What is my purpose? I have spent my entire existence wondering where I belonged and why I was put on this world. I have finally realized my potential and what I am here to do. I am here to bring joy to those who are wallowing in sadness, bring hope into someone who has lost everything, and change the lives of others. Music has helped me find what my purpose is. From my earliest memories I remember sitting and listening to music, feeling as though the world had suddenly…
For most of my adult life, I have struggled to define success -success, in the sense, that I have never been where I wanted to be. I grew up in a small one-bedroom apartment in East Los Angeles where we struggled to pay the monthly rent of $500. My grandmother had been renting this apartment for 30 years. My mother and her four siblings were raised in this apartment. None of my grandmother’s children graduated from high school. Instead, they drove trucks for a living, joined the armed services or went to prison. This would make graduating from high school and attending college very difficult for me.…
Why I Deserve the Principal Kazim Begum Memorial Scholarship I will easily be the first to admit that my parents heavily influenced the core of the person I am today. When I was eight and my family packed its bags and migrated to America, my parents left everything behind-their business, their parents, and their home-to obtain more opportunities for their children. I continuously observed my parents struggling to make ends meet, something that wasn't a problem in Pakistan. As I quietly observed my parents grapple with life, their sacrifices for the betterment of their children’s future molded my work ethic and motivation, their selflessness inspiring me to always be the best person I can be. Watching my parents work strenuously motivated me…
Why I Deserve This Scholarship I deserve to be selected for this scholarship because as a hardworking and committed student, I will take advantage of the tremendous academic opportunity that this scholarship will create for me. In addition, I am not only a student who works hard athletically and academically, but I also am a leader who is constantly active in community service organizations to better my small town. For the past eight years, I have attended a Baptist church that offers countless opportunities to help my community, something I hold true to my character. One major organization that I have been a part of is the “Salt of the Earth" food ministry in Bronte, Texas.…
I believe I deserve this scholarship for numerous reasons, but the main reason for me feeling I want this scholarship are my values and ideals towards working. I do not believe in putting in the minimal amount of work and getting the best reward, I do not believe in people not trying their hardest and then just getting what they want, and I do not believe in those who can not be bothered to show up in time and let others work for them. I believe that a student should take every opportunity to push the limits and expectations of those around him. I believe that a student responsibilities extend past the academia but also include volunteer work to help improve the community. I also believe that a person should not just be strong in the mind…
Hello friends. I deserve this scholarship because I own the paramount educational values that will guide me throughout my educational journey. I have a clear idea in mind of what I aspire to do with my life, and that makes everything much easier for me. Confidence is the best word to describe myself during this time of life. I go to a great school that I love, have amazing friends, and have been raised with parents who I want to make very proud. My academic goals include maintaining a 3.0 GPA for the rest of the three years I'm in school and earning an Exercise Science degree. From there, I plan to eagerly apply for jobs as I am tremendously excited about this degree and what it pertains. I am pursuing my passion, and that is what it is all about.…
mean I am destined to be a zoo vet. As I grew up, airplanes in the blue sky…