Hi, my name is Hali Bishop and my love for learning and education has always been important since I was a little girl. The value of education is something that I have understood since a very young age. Neither of my parents had an opportunity to attend college, and both faced many struggles in their own personal and professional lives because of this. My parents made a commitment early in their life to do everything within their power to instill in their children a love of learning and an understanding of the importance of hard work and dedication so that one day their children could be as successful as they want to be and more. Growing up I’ve had a lot of obstacles come my way, but that seems to make me stronger as a human being. I enjoy
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My parents are hardworking people who sometimes struggle with money and what we might do for the next bill that comes in the mail, but manage to get through each paycheck so that we can have a better future and not be a poverty statistic. I currently have a sibling who attends college which my parents also help with school tuition/expenses and my younger brother attends Catholic School. I know my parents cannot afford to help me with much of my college and we do not qualify for any financial aid. But I feel that if I work hard, get good grades and stay focused, I will find a way to make my dream a reality. The assistance this scholarship offers would be invaluable in supporting my goal as I work toward making a difference in a child in need. I look forward to attending college to gain the knowledge and skills I will need to pursue my dream. My career plans are to attend college and complete a BA as a Social Worker. My passion is in helping others, kids…kids who don’t have a voice. Reading about this material has instilled in me a respect for Social Work and a burning desire to be an advocate for these children in need. A degree in Social Work will provide me the tools I will need to meet the challenges I will face, and to be the strong advocate I would like to
My parents are hardworking people who sometimes struggle with money and what we might do for the next bill that comes in the mail, but manage to get through each paycheck so that we can have a better future and not be a poverty statistic. I currently have a sibling who attends college which my parents also help with school tuition/expenses and my younger brother attends Catholic School. I know my parents cannot afford to help me with much of my college and we do not qualify for any financial aid. But I feel that if I work hard, get good grades and stay focused, I will find a way to make my dream a reality. The assistance this scholarship offers would be invaluable in supporting my goal as I work toward making a difference in a child in need. I look forward to attending college to gain the knowledge and skills I will need to pursue my dream. My career plans are to attend college and complete a BA as a Social Worker. My passion is in helping others, kids…kids who don’t have a voice. Reading about this material has instilled in me a respect for Social Work and a burning desire to be an advocate for these children in need. A degree in Social Work will provide me the tools I will need to meet the challenges I will face, and to be the strong advocate I would like to