Overcoming My Scholarship

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I'm applying for this scholarship because one of the most the most significant challenges I may face is trying to be financially stable. During this point of my life, I am forced to apply for loans and credit card. Both of them may have a high contribution of interest since I'm first starting out. Also, once I am beginning to end my undergrad career, I will be in debt from school. I'm planning on avoiding this crisis by applying for this scholarship. I know it may not be a lot of money but anything can help me to be successful at paying for my education. I also believe that I work so hard in high to accomplish so things to father my community and school. For your scholarship, you should want some who can advocate the true beauty of overcoming

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