Example Of A Scholarship Essay

I have been living for 50 years so far, a milestone I would like to remember forever. Blessed to have been born in a modest family with hardworking parents Celestino and Estrella. They made sure that me and my other 3 siblings Ate Lita, Kuya Perry and Bobby have roof in our heads, food in the table, clothes to wear, school to attend, protected us and kept us safe all the time. My parents taught us the value of close knit loving family. Bisaya is my first spoken dialect was born in Ozamis City and lived in Iligan City during my early childhood years. I was 7 years old when we moved to Manila in 1972. I had a normal childhood and stayed away from trouble in my teenage years, no drugs no alcohol no serious boy and girl relationship, just normal crushes. I earned my Industrial Engineering degree at the University of Sto.Tomas in Manila. Careerwise, I was not able to get into the engineering field instead developed my career in the Philippines in sales and marketing. My first job which is selling encyclopedia led me to other sales job. Sold business to business plastic packaging. Then I entered the pharmaceutical industry as a medical representative and eventually I got into managerial positions. By personal choice, I left my pharma career and got into real estate selling. Before I left Philippines I was a real estate …show more content…
The more I cling to God and continued to trust His word, "come to me who are heavily laden and I will give you rest." I did not became bitter instead it made me a better person. I am who I am now because of lessons from my past, my current state of self worth and my aspirations in the years ahead. In my next 50 years God willing I am praying to be surrounded with family, care and love. I pray that I would still be alive to see my 3 children able to support themselves be blessed with loving wife and would be able to raise a happy family of their