Portland State University Scholarship Analysis

Through all of my years of school I lived by the idea that school is mandatory, and if I had to be there I was going to make the most of it, and if I put in the hard work now, it will pay off later. Which is exactly what is happening for me with scholarships. I earned good grades and took on as many extracurricular activities as I could handle, and now I am a very competitive candidate. I am captain of the cross-country and track teams, a track state medalist, an AP Scholar, a member of the theater department, mock trial club, National Honors Society, and senior editor of the yearbook. Through all of these activities and events I was able to connect with so many people that helped shape me into the person I am today. That is why I always try to get to know as many people as I can, you’ll never know where other people can lead you until you get to know them.
Soon this chapter of life will be over and I will move onto the next, filled with new opportunities and new people. And what I want it to be is an amazing four years at Portland State University where I can not only focus on my goal of double majoring in Criminal Justice and Business, but work towards my ultimate goal of becoming a special agent for the FBI. I am a very diversified in …show more content…
For a while I wanted to join the air force, and then I wanted to become a public defender. I believe that it may have come from all of my community service hours and how they helped me see the world in a new light. Every year for as long as I can remember I have been an elf, and helped deliver presents for Operation Santa, to those families who couldn’t afford to give their kids Christmas presents. And every year it humbles me. Everyone needs some shell shock in their life to help them see life through someone else’s eyes. Community service gives everyone that opportunity, which is why it is such a vital part of life, for both you, and those you are