Career Debt-Free Scholarship Analysis

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If awarded this scholarship I would be closer to continuing my career debt-free. Social work is a career that I have chosen because my passions, values, and skills parallel those of the social work profession. This scholarship would allow me the ability to further my education and knowledge of best practices.
I have always sought excellence and ventured to have a strong work ethic in everything that I do. This applies even more to my work as a social worker. I understand that my work directly affects the lives of individual people. If I am not fully engaged in my career, this disposition will affect me, my co-workers, and even my clients. Professionalism is another strength of mine. I see social work as a serious and needed profession in society

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