Ever since I was a little boy I had an interest in math. Math has always come easy to me compared to others and when someone is worthy at something they tend to enjoy it even more. Also, the aspect of how bridges and buildings are able to stand with such force has continuously amazed me. This is what sparked my interest into attending the Civil Engineering Technology program at Montana State University Northern.
Throughout high school and college I have taken rigorous classes and achieved above a 3.5 grade point average. In high school I passed the Advanced Placement Calculus class, therefore giving me math credits for college. I participated in both football and basketball during high school advancing to the semifinal game my senior year of football. I was a two time All-State linebacker and conference defensive player of the year. I’m now a two year starter as a sophomore for the Lights in Havre, Montana. I’m averaging about seventeen credits …show more content…
In season I’m unable to get a job due to the amount of time put into football. In the spring I’m able to work a few hours but not near enough to pay for college. This money helps pay for my books and extra food that I need aside from the Student Union building (SUB). Being an athlete has its benefits, such as a scholarship, but that doesn’t even pay for half of my expenses. The rest comes from other scholarships I receive and government loans that have to be taken out. Receiving this scholarship will help me financially now and in the future. I won’t have to take out as much for a loan and when these loans need paid off there won’t be as much to pay. I feel I deserve this scholarship because I work hard, get good grades, and I’m determined to succeed in life. Without time to get a job during school and being tight with money this scholarship will help me tremendously in prospering in life and moving one step closer to receiveing my
Throughout high school and college I have taken rigorous classes and achieved above a 3.5 grade point average. In high school I passed the Advanced Placement Calculus class, therefore giving me math credits for college. I participated in both football and basketball during high school advancing to the semifinal game my senior year of football. I was a two time All-State linebacker and conference defensive player of the year. I’m now a two year starter as a sophomore for the Lights in Havre, Montana. I’m averaging about seventeen credits …show more content…
In season I’m unable to get a job due to the amount of time put into football. In the spring I’m able to work a few hours but not near enough to pay for college. This money helps pay for my books and extra food that I need aside from the Student Union building (SUB). Being an athlete has its benefits, such as a scholarship, but that doesn’t even pay for half of my expenses. The rest comes from other scholarships I receive and government loans that have to be taken out. Receiving this scholarship will help me financially now and in the future. I won’t have to take out as much for a loan and when these loans need paid off there won’t be as much to pay. I feel I deserve this scholarship because I work hard, get good grades, and I’m determined to succeed in life. Without time to get a job during school and being tight with money this scholarship will help me tremendously in prospering in life and moving one step closer to receiveing my