Throughout my life there have been a number of people giving me advice‚ but the one person that stuck on me the most is Minister George M. Howard Jr. my youth minister. This man has been like a father to me knowing that he will always be there when I need lifts my spirit. Minister George M. Howard Jr. told me that “It’s not about who you know‚ it’s about who knows you because there will always be someone watching you”. My dreams and aspirations are to be so successful so that I’m not dependent on
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I am writing to express my interest in the Edward Slack Scholarship. I am currently a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh‚ majoring in Finance and minoring in Economics. After graduating from Pitt‚ I hope to work in Investment Banking or Equity Research‚ in New York City. When first arriving at Pitt‚ freshman year‚ I had no idea what my future had in store for me. I began working hard in my studies and getting involved around campus. Last summer‚ I secured an internship with BNY Mellon from
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I would like to immensely thank each and every one of the donors for the Marine Corps Scholarship for providing the funds for not only myself‚ but many others‚ to allow us to achieve a post-secondary education. Without their generous contributions‚ many of us would not be able to continue—or even began—our path to higher education. My gratitude cannot be expressed enough to the donors for allowing me to continue my college education. In the spring of this incoming academic year‚ I will be transferring
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I distinctly remember the day‚ five years ago‚ when I told myself I should start volunteering. I was alone‚ in my room‚ and had been mindlessly staring staring at the computer for hours. Volunteering‚ I told myself out of nowhere‚ could be a way to finally break out of my shell‚ meet new people‚ and do something productive with my life. The very next day‚ I signed up to volunteer at the Festival St. Jean d’Ottawa with my school. During the festival‚ I was astounded by how much my help meant to the
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Presidential Scholarship Essay I‚ like most teenagers‚ have wasted my time in several interesting and sometimes fruitful ways. For example‚ I have chopped water bottles in half‚ made smoke bombs‚ played interesting games‚ looked at the stars for far too long‚ and just randomly drove around. However‚ one way I have previously wasted time was especially interesting and worthwhile. These days‚ many retail stores are closing as a result of online shopping. In early 2016‚ my dad and I noticed Sports
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I am writing to express my interest in being considered to receive the Siplon Family Foundation Scholarship. I believe I am qualified to receive this scholarship because I come from a low-income family. My parents divorced since I was 3 years of age. My dad gave me all the support I need since I was little. But that doesn’t stopping me from getting an education. My passion to go to college and get a Bachelor degree has been my inspiration since I was little. I am an over-achiever. For example‚ I
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should be selected for the EESD Leadership Scholarship Award because as a hard working high student I commit myself to effectively take advantage of the opportunity that this scholarship will provide me. Also‚ I am a student that does not only persistently works hard academically‚ but also I constantly try to improve my own community by volunteering my services so that I can help those in need. In life I want to make a difference and I believe this scholarship will open the doors to success. Throughout
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AAC Scholarship Program Essay Psychology as a whole has seen many major changes since it began. Take Sigmund Freud‚ the "Father of Modern Psychology"‚ for instance. He was once the leading psychologist in the world‚ but now the majority of his ideas have been debunked or cast aside. Not too long ago‚ a large majority of psychologists were firmly rooted in the idea that a human being was a conglomeration of behaviors that could be changed through conditioning. To those psychologists‚ people were
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Describe which experiences or persons have contributed to your plans to pursue a career in a health related field. (500 words) I am inspired to become a nurse because of the positive relations with nurses I have known‚ personal experiences‚ and my interest in public health nursing. Having achieved a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health Services Administration and Urban Planning twenty-six years ago‚ I have gained a solid foundation and maturity to approach a nursing education and career with
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like being president of our senior class or one of the largest service clubs in my school that I hold onto. It is moments like the one with my friend. It is moments like the year before when I many days and late nights helping a friend with his scholarship essays because we knew that if he wanted to go to the big university he had his heart set on‚ he had to find a way to pay for it. His hug on graduation night‚ after he knew that his dream was becoming a reality‚ is one I will never forget. I plan
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