There is a need for correctional education! As mentioned in Governor Coumo’s article there are many statistics that support educating prisoners and how that education positively correlates to them not being incarcerated again. When I think about correctional education, in my mind its more of the continuing education frame because often any age person in the prison system can decide to go back and get a college degree while they are in prison. In fact some may have never had the opportunity for higher education until they went to prison. I know that sounds backwards, but in some cases it is very true.…
At one point in most everyone's life they dream of making a difference in their community. They want to make it a better place. This is one of many dreams that I wish to accomplish. My plan is to use this scholarship to help set a better example for the younger generation in my tribal community. My hope is that by attending college and bettering myself, then the youth within the tribe will follow my lead and decide to do the same; whether it be going to college one day or to just be a better person in general.…
Idaho Governors Cup Scholarship Application I am a native Idahoan, straight and foremost which means that I have had the privilege of being raised in great place that has taught me much. From being able to kayak to knowing how to be a part of a community that is what I learned being an Idahoan is, However, what it should also mean to be an Idahoan is to be educated. An Idahoan should strive for more such as earning a degree or receiving an education beyond that of getting a high school diploma. I am applying for this scholarship because I feel that Idaho deserves better in the sense that as a part of this state, I personally should set forward to further myself by obtaining a degree that I can take with me into the future.…
With each passing year, educational expenses continue to escalate and a collegiate experience is well beyond the financial means for many successful high school students, including myself. During difficulties in the past, my family has maneuvered through financial crises with extraordinary faith and by remaining together. As a result, I am compelled to join my brothers at North Greenville University in efforts to eliminate additional education expenses. Unfortunately, even with these implementations, my sister will only further complicate our evolving situation as she will enter college the following year. Therefore, the Weldon Wyatt Scholarship will not only secure my collegiate experience but will also enable my brothers to continue their…
In acknowledging how arduously the family of my parent’s family toiled to attain a roof over our heads, the more I appreciated the opportunity that I held to pursue my career goals. In addition to this life experience, I was given an amazing opportunity to attend a program my sophomore year in high school known as Upward Bound for three…
Many thanks for your generous scholarship and the opportunity that you have given me to continue my education at Walsh University. This scholarship has given me a motivation to finish out this fall semester with a positive attitude, and to finish out the spring semester, which is my last semester, with great expectations of graduating. Once again, I am very thankful for this scholarship, and very grateful to receive…
My goal at Clark Community College is to get an associate’s degree to transfer to Washington State University and major in Information Technology to be programmer. My first quarter of Clark Community College so far has been a great experience due to taking this course. I have learned a lot from many of the assignments we have done; they have become useful tools for other classes. One of the assignment was “Find a Scholarship”; this assignment is a very useful tool and is one I will continue to use for my two years at Clark. This assignment should have been one of the required ones because many students are unaware of scholarships and they should know about the opportunities they have, to earn free money to further their education.…
Unlike many of my peers, my life story is slightly different. Many of my peers share the story of living in a single parent home, being homeless, violence, and poverty. However, in my case, living in a two parent household is strange to hear about to my peers. For me, living in a two parent household means more work because of my desire to receive a full scholarship. Upon my research, I noticed that many of my older peers would receive better college financial opportunities because of their life experiences.…
I am writing in appreciation of your generous contribution to the scholarship award. With your support, I have received the Clark Opportunity Scholarship, which will help me to continue my studies at the University of Maryland. I am an undergraduate student entering my sophomore year at Maryland, with a major in Computer Engineering. I am originally from Bangladesh. I completed my High School education there in 2012.…
Dear Professional Staff of University Housing: I am writing this letter on behalf of my interest in becoming a Community Mentor. University Housing plays a vital role in student life on campus, and I am interested in helping to foster academic and personal success throughout the residence halls. Becoming a Community Mentor would be an amazing opportunity to allow me to provide the best experience for students around the campus. I am interested in being a Community Mentor for Century Hall as I have been impacted by my Community Mentors, and want to show incoming freshmen all of the amazing resources provided by ASU. Working with others and enhancing their experiences is a passion of mine that I am actively pursuing.…
For the past few years I have had to step up and take charge of many family responsibilities and become the man of the house because my father had to move to different states for work. I am in charge of caring for our rural property, farm animals, house, and the rest of my family. This experience has made me more trustworthy, more hardworking, and more of a leader. These characteristics, along with my community involvement and academic achievements, make me well suited for this scholarship. When it comes to academics, I am very outgoing.…
Scholarship Essay I am applying for this scholarship because it will greatly assist me in purchasing needed resources for college. I am a first generation college student, as well as non-traditional. I attempted going to college a few times when I was younger but truth be told I wasn’t ready so I dropped out.…
Your investment in my education will help my experience of being a full-time college student, allowing me to concentrate more of my time for studying. The counselors at Palomar College opened my eyes to a whole new world of grants and scholarships. A few places on campus that have contributed to my success are the veteran’s resource center, teaching and learning center, and the math learning center. I am so grateful to Kim Hartwell and Debbie King for their support in my educational…
I am willing to bet that there are many astonishing young men and women who have applied for this scholarship. I am also willing to bet there are a fair amount of applicants who meet the unwritten standards needed to receive this scholarship. I will not boast promises of outstanding grades or how this money could build my future. Instead, I will tell of my past, allowing my personality speak for itself. Growing up my parents always encouraged my siblings and me to stay true to ourselves, whether that is morally, mentally, and/or physically.…
I grew up in an economically disadvantaged household. Neither of my parents hold a college degree,and money was often a struggle. Even under these circumstances,I was determined to succeed. I moved to NYC, which has allowed me to gain countless unique opportunities. My diligence and resilience allowed me to make living in NYC and subsequent challenges a possibility.…