Freddy Mac/Hsf Scholarship Essay Sample

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I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for granting me the opportunity to continue with my studies through your Freddie Mac/HSF Scholarship. It is an honor and a blessing to be a recipient of this year’s scholarship. My mother is a single mom and my only source of support here in The United States; we both work very hard to make ends meet and school expenses are very hard to cover; therefore, I am truly thankful for this opportunity. Words cannot express my sincere gratitude. This past year has been a constant struggle for me and my mother; in fact, we were almost considering on returning to our home country because we could no longer afford school and housing, but your generosity has now relieved us from such stress. You are undoubtedly

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