Community service has always been a priority in my life, with this scholarship I will have more time and freedom to pursue my philanthropic goals. As a Diversity Scholar I currently volunteer 10- 12 hours a year for the Department of Community Engagement and Multicultural center on campus. Yet, due to my demanding work schedule I am unable to participate in many other community service projects. However, if selected for the Shawn Carter foundation scholarship I plan to meet the 25hr/ of community service requirement by joining the Diversity Outreach Team, Volunteering at the Campus food pantry, and Participating in Alternative Spring break. Under the diversity outreach team I aim to become a member of a Black Outreach Leadership Team(BOLT). This team goes into underrepresented communities and
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In addition, I plan to participate in some of the office of student volunteerism projects such as: (ASB) Alternate Spring Break where you take a one week excursion to go address a community service initiative of your choosing or the Comet Cupboard that serves as a food and resource pantry for students in need on campus. These are just a few of the community service initiative I plan to get involved in. I plan to not only meet participate, but to make a positive impact in my community through , mentorship advocacy, and service.
Philanthropy and community service is an essential tool for progress, serving as an method to uplift others via utilizing the skills and resources we have as individuals.To me, the value of community service stems from the long term positive impacts it can have on people and the community. This is what drives me to serve, In order to truly succeed I aim to leave a legacy for the next
In addition, I plan to participate in some of the office of student volunteerism projects such as: (ASB) Alternate Spring Break where you take a one week excursion to go address a community service initiative of your choosing or the Comet Cupboard that serves as a food and resource pantry for students in need on campus. These are just a few of the community service initiative I plan to get involved in. I plan to not only meet participate, but to make a positive impact in my community through , mentorship advocacy, and service.
Philanthropy and community service is an essential tool for progress, serving as an method to uplift others via utilizing the skills and resources we have as individuals.To me, the value of community service stems from the long term positive impacts it can have on people and the community. This is what drives me to serve, In order to truly succeed I aim to leave a legacy for the next