As a first-generation woman of color that comes from a low-income household, I quickly realized that the opportunity to attain a college degree is unique and would not be possible if it were not for scholarship money and grants. If awarded the College JumpStart Scholarship I would use it to cover the various expenses of my spring semester. I intend to use the scholarship to buy books and supplies that will be required for the courses that I am taking. Also, I would use the scholarship to better immerse myself in campus life. With the scholarship, I could afford the time to attend talks and lectures, get more involved in on-campus clubs, pay for transportation, and most importantly work fewer hours at my work-study which in turn would enable me to do all that was previously mentioned.
