Narrative Essay: A $ 250 Scholarship

Imagine having the opportunity of getting a $250 scholarship as an eighth grader. Now, imagine actually winning it after all the tribulations and hardships that stood in your way. I won that scholarship, and I could not believe it! After going through so many trials, all the work needed to even qualify for the scholarship, and worrying about my competition and how amazing they all were, I finally achieved what I had been longing for! Miranda was a former band student. Her parents put together a scholarship after she died in a terrible car crash so that she could be remembered in the band. From what I have found out about her, Miranda was a very sweet, kind, and loving person. Your typical band student. She was always looking for ways to help others and ways to just show courtesy. Which is another reason as to why her parents put this fundraiser together. They knew that kids struggle with money problems in the family, and need an extra push to keep going. So hearing about this scholarship, I was thrilled. My parents have a way of their own where I have to come up with all the
We were told that one boy and one girl will be chosen by Miranda's parents. All that was required of all of the candidates was to write an essay, however long, on what band meant to them and how it has affected their lives. I instantly knew what I was going to say in my essay, how long, etc, etc, because band was honestly my life. Music is my world, and I would definitely not be who I am today without it. We had two days to write our essay, and let me tell you, I revised that essay a million times. I needed it to be perfect. Not only was I after the scholarship, but I also wanted anyone that read my essay to know that music has been the biggest influence in my life,over anything else. I finally finished the essay, turned it in, and waited another two weeks eagerly awaiting the time when the winners would be