Being the first generation in my family to attend college, I have always aspired to learn the right way to manage money and to produce a successful budget. I feel fortunate that I am given the opportunity to be awarded a scholarship to help fulfill my dream. I will prove that I do have …show more content…
By being awarded this scholarship, I would be able to have the opportunity of having a better focus on a well-rounded college experience as it would help reduce stress over lack of money. A scholarship would help me achieve my career goals in the next few years. I am very motivated to complete my schooling, and the relief that a scholarship would provide me would allow me to put in more time and energy on my education to excel and focus.
Because scholarships are free money, it would be so much easier to place emphasis on a career instead of thinking about how loans will have to be repaid. By removing financial barriers, scholarships make education and career goals easier to obtain. Working while in college is the number one reason people drop out. Having a scholarship that pays for my education and living expenses can actually reduce the risk of