Preparing For A Scholarship: An Important Facet Of National Honor Society

Improved Essays
Please include an essay explaining: 1) Reason(s) you qualify for the scholarship. 2) Career goals. 3) Special circumstances, if any, for needing the scholarship

I qualify for this scholarship due to my involvement in activities and clubs that promote service to the community which is an important facet of national honor society. I have shown commitment to not only volunteerism, but also to my academics. My desire to continue my education has motivated me to do my best in my academics during high school so that I can provide myself with the best chance possible to get into a four year university. Furthermore, I have portrayed a dependable and driven character that has allowed me to experience various responsibilities and opportunities to develop

Related Documents

  • Decent Essays

    Dear Michael T. Bardin scholarship foundation, I am writing to express my upmost gratitude in receiving the Michael T. Bardin scholarship. I feel very lucky to receive such a meaningful scholarship and for being chosen out of more than 150 applicants. I went to read about Mr. Bardin online, but I was very sad to find out he had passed away in 2005. I am also very glad to hear how brave and how much an advocate of education he had been. To me, there could not be a scholarship better to receive than one made as a tribute to education and the life of Mr. Bardin.…

    • 277 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    I would love to get this scholarship because i can use this money for books and tuition. My major is Marine Biologist but as my second major will be nursing. I would help anyone in need of medical assistants. I just like the fact of helping other people it makes me who i am someone that cares for others. I've been in a program called Project Lead the Way.…

    • 141 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Cynthia Guertin Memorial Scholarship (2411) • Provides support for students who put their personal convictions, whether of faith or other deeply held value, to work in their lifes in very palpable ways, and use their gifts in the service of others, whether in their families or in their larger communities. Applicants must be enrolled, either full-time or part-time, at CCSU in either semester of the academic year following the scholarship award, and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, and must have completed at least 60 credits by the end of the Spring semester in the year in which they apply for the scholarship. Special Application Instructions: Applicants shall submit an essay of 500 - 1000 words outlining their sense of the connection…

    • 1713 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    I'm applying a scholarship because I want a clear and stress-less path in achieving my my goal in earning a degree in Business administration. Being the eldest of a large family of 8, and my parents being missionaries, finances can be an objective in completing my goal in completing my degree, and starting a business in interior design. Obtaining a scholarship can ease the objective; being money, that otherwise would ensure a smooth path in my academic success at UoPeople. I'm a hard-working, intelligent, and enthusiastic student who is honored and privileged to be given an opportunity in receiving a Fondation Hoffman Scholarship.…

    • 103 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    From my perspective, character is defined as who you are and the way you portray yourself to others. I believe that I am someone who is full of integrity, respectful, and capable in overcoming any obstacle. Most importantly, the beliefs and values that I hold dearly is what makes me the person who I am today. I have learned that it is essential to treat others the way you want to be treated, regardless of who they are; because of this value, it has allowed me to hold relationships with my family, teachers, and peers. Moreover, I strive to become a better person every day and hope to develop more meaningful values through NHS.…

    • 495 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    I believe that I should be awarded this scholarship because I would like to pursue a career as a pediatric surgeon or be in the emergency room as a trauma surgeon. The reasoning for this is that about a year ago, my mom had a heart attack. Her doctor informed my family that it was just about a 100% blockage in her heart and I remember how it felt when I had heard that; my heart shattered and I thought about how my entire life was going to change. After that, everything within the medical field sparked an interest in me. I want to make a positive impact on society by helping those in their time of need and this scholarship will give me the courage to…

    • 128 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Cox Scholarship Analysis

    • 212 Words
    • 1 Pages

    As a diligent student, I feel I am worthy to be considered for one of the Cox Scholarships because I fully commit myself to efficiently take advantage of the opportunities that this scholarship will present me. Furthermore, I am a student that does not only work hard at my studies, but additionally, I continually look for ways to improve my own school and community by volunteering my time and efforts. I try to effectively combine my passion for learning with my eagerness to assist others because I truly believe that education opens up the door to success. Subsequently, I have participated in multiple organizations, such as the National Honors Society, Indiana BETA club, Peers Educating Peers, Community Impact, Students Against Destructive Decisions,…

    • 212 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Class Treasurer

    • 456 Words
    • 2 Pages

    For the past few years I have had to step up and take charge of many family responsibilities and become the man of the house because my father had to move to different states for work. I am in charge of caring for our rural property, farm animals, house, and the rest of my family. This experience has made me more trustworthy, more hardworking, and more of a leader. These characteristics, along with my community involvement and academic achievements, make me well suited for this scholarship. When it comes to academics, I am very outgoing.…

    • 456 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    There are many reasons as to why I believe that I should be awarded this scholarship. The most significant reason is because I want to make a difference in this world and hopefully have a vital impact on those around me. I am attending college this fall in hopes of becoming an Immunologist, while specializing in Pediatrics. The reason behind this is that I was born with life threatening allergies and asthma. These two various aspects of who I am played a significant role in my upbringing.…

    • 207 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Scholarship Recipient Profile - Answer 1 time. • 1 • * How does this scholarship help you? This scholarship will allow me to continue on my path to becoming a doctor and a community advocate. Specifically, this funding will cover much of my tuition allowing me to focus on my studies and pursue new experiences. I will now be in a better position to afford the traveling during the medical school interview process.…

    • 702 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    I could not really specify the hours and weeks because of the fact it does not regularly take place. However, it would be my pleasure to list out the programs that I was part of such as 2nd annual Science Conference held in Stanford and I recently was brought up in the local newspaper, Lincoln News, where it talked about my achievement on being part of National Society of High School Scholars or also known as NSHSS. Moreover, our school's National Honor Society coordinator also talk strongly about me easily being part of that organization which sadly I am not part of. I could not be part of it because of the regulation which states that I have to study in my current school for a one full school year which I have not done yet. I would also…

    • 170 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    I will be the first person in my family to go into any type of schooling after high school and that is something I have always strived for and something my mother who raised me on her own has always hoped for me. Watching her struggle to put food on the table and having to stay in a job she got once my father and her divorced that she did not love has made me determined to overcome all the obstacles I have had in my way. It has also made me very serious about entering the field of phlebotomy. A career that is growing overall and somewhere I can grow in as well. I am currently employed at Texas Roadhouse as server.…

    • 350 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Achieving My Work Ethic

    • 644 Words
    • 3 Pages

    One reason I believe I should be granted this scholarship is that I have a strong work ethic. Part of my work ethic, is investing time and hard work to achieve success. For speech, I had to practice to see any improvement as the rules and style did not come very naturally to me. To improve my understanding of my category in speech I observed and studied others to see where I could improve. I read about public speaking and put a lot of thought into what it means to be a good public speaker.…

    • 644 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    I Deserve A Scholarship

    • 173 Words
    • 1 Pages

    I want to be a doctor of dermatology. If awarded this scholarship it will aid me in being able to pay for books, tuition, supplies, or many other costly items that will aid me in my education towards becoming a medical physician. If I complete my life time goal of becoming an M.D I would be able to give back to the community through patient consulting and diagnosis, medical research, and informing the public of public health issues. This scholarship will not only make a difference in my career, education, and life but also a difference in all the others that I help throughput the years following my education. Not only do I believe I deserve this scholarship towards my future in the medical field, but also because I have been very studious throughout…

    • 173 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Why I Need A Scholarship

    • 313 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Going to college and becoming a veterinarian has been my goal for as long as I can remember; as a child I set goals to expand my knowledge so as to be able to create more opportunities for both the animal science world and myself. I believe that having an open mind and applying for a scholarship chance in your institution will expose me to greater opportunities and help me be able to advance further in my life in all aspects; economic, socially and career-wise. I have always thought of College to be an opportune time to explore new ideas and innovative ventures through creating life-changing experiences, it is an opportunity to interact with new environments and further be able to advance my individual social skills: I believe that a course program through this opportunity will create this interactive and innovative life changing experiences that I require for my future directions and is essential for my future career.…

    • 313 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays