Explain Why I Deserve A Scholarship
This letter is intended to inform of why I believe I should be awarded this scholarship. Due to my extreme financial hardships, academic record, activities and character I am confident that I am the person you want to give the scholarship to. This scholarship will help complete my financial needs for my years at Newberry College.
My father lost his job when I was seven years old, in turn he went into business for himself. Missed job opportunities and not being paid for contracted work are challenges of going into a business without a network of mutual support. Larger Contractors have the cash flow available to drag things out over multiple years. However, smaller contractors do not have this luxury. For example, my father is still awaiting a court date to be paid for a job that finished almost a year ago. For my family, not getting paid and missed job opportunities often results …show more content…
My whole high school career, I was a co-captain for the football team. This experience showed me how to work together as a team, also showing me when and how to take control of many situations. I also was a part of the Junior Advisory in 11th grade where I was the group leader in charge of the design and set up for senior prom. This helped to show me how to contribute my ideas while including everyone on the team's ideas as well. I plan to continue leadership roles the next four years and more importantly after college. This year, I have been volunteering coaching my sister's eight-year old softball team, which is a major leadership role. It has taught me how to positively encourage them to do better and I enjoy seeing the kids improve throughout the year. I also believe that my education will help me make a difference. Throughout all my high school years, I maintained a 3.9 average and took my SAT 3 times to get the score I was reaching for of a
My father lost his job when I was seven years old, in turn he went into business for himself. Missed job opportunities and not being paid for contracted work are challenges of going into a business without a network of mutual support. Larger Contractors have the cash flow available to drag things out over multiple years. However, smaller contractors do not have this luxury. For example, my father is still awaiting a court date to be paid for a job that finished almost a year ago. For my family, not getting paid and missed job opportunities often results …show more content…
My whole high school career, I was a co-captain for the football team. This experience showed me how to work together as a team, also showing me when and how to take control of many situations. I also was a part of the Junior Advisory in 11th grade where I was the group leader in charge of the design and set up for senior prom. This helped to show me how to contribute my ideas while including everyone on the team's ideas as well. I plan to continue leadership roles the next four years and more importantly after college. This year, I have been volunteering coaching my sister's eight-year old softball team, which is a major leadership role. It has taught me how to positively encourage them to do better and I enjoy seeing the kids improve throughout the year. I also believe that my education will help me make a difference. Throughout all my high school years, I maintained a 3.9 average and took my SAT 3 times to get the score I was reaching for of a