Isaac Bruce Foundation Scholarship Research Paper

I came from the public schools district in Philadelphia, where they didn’t have enough money for books and computers to prepare student for the competitive world. That made me realize there is more to this world than Philadelphia. I know there are more opportunities for minorities. When I reach my dream goal in life I will return to my city to give back. Many college graduates want an education, to support them after graduation. They want to enjoy the profession they have chosen. This scholarship will impact my perception on organizations that help young minorities grow to their full potential. Understanding that organizations does seek out students that work hard and want it for themselves, is something that inspires me to want to do the same. I want students to know that as long as you work hard in school, get excellent grades, and want more in life for yourself, that you can achieve any goal that they

Receiving this scholarship will boost my self-esteem knowing that I was responsible for creating a foundation that brings me closer to my career goal. This scholarship will also reduce my stress over the tuition cost. It will also eases my burden of the future student

I work hard for what I want and what that is now is to get a college degree from Marshall University. I believe I should be selected to receive this scholarship because not only am La dedicated student academically, I am also devoted to helping my community through community service. I hope that I will be able to use my education to give back to my community in someway. Education is a major key to success not only in the workforce but in life in general, because it is the one thing that no one can take away from me. To receive this scholarship would give be a greater chance to be successful in my

Offering scholarships and realistic life readying services it can provide me ways to continue working hard and staying motivated in my educational life. I think it can be a step into making me the best student I can be to prepare me for a future career that I will love. The prestige and respect it bears could be a helpful tool for me in furthering my education and becoming a better student now and in the

Florida International University is an amazing school but affording it is not easy, especially due to my circumstances. My mother is a single mother of four children, me being the oldest, each child five to seven years apart. She is a certified nursing assistant and only has some college completed. My mom had to put her life on hold, sacrificing her education to take care of her children. She was not born in the United States, but in Haiti. After my aunt there is not much family that lives in the United States, instead they live in Haiti. This scholarship would be a blessing, having a positive impact on my education and life. Financially, it will help my pay for the schooling I need to accomplish my goals that I wish to pursue at Florida International University. This scholarship can really be the start to my future and my plans.

Since my family came to United Sates as refugee my parents have no education background but hard worker believe that all their children will have better education in USA..Therefore, my parents does not have any financial to support for my future education. I will be the first generation who will go to college in my family. So, I believe this scholarship will help my dream to fulfill and able to go to

I think I would be a good recipient for this scholarship. Due to my academic achievements and because my parents moved to the United States to give their children a better life and education. With this, my parents have instilled in me a dream to graduate college and become successful. My mother is always telling me how she wants me to do something great with my life, and she keeps on encouraging me to get through college even if money is tight. She reminds me and my siblings that we can never give up and that we have to push forward because she has sacrificed so much so we can be where we are now. I am extremely grateful to Rich Mountain Community College for providing concurrent college classes at Wickes/Cossatot River High School because it gave me a great opportunity to get ahead in college. I currently, have 53 hours, and I currently hold a 3.2 GPA this semester. This has not been easy, since I work part time, but it does show me I am capable of doing it. With personal commitment and determination, I know I have the power to excel in my all classes.

Bruce Monroe was born to Valeria, 24, and Pierre Monroe, 26, on Tuesday February 7th, 2017 at 4:20 PM. Bruce is a second generation American citizen while Valeria and Pierre are both first generation American citizens. Valeria grew up in Southern California and was raised by her parents. She grew up speaking Spanish as her primary language and later mastered English throughout her K-12 curriculum. Valeria was raised in a Catholic household and her parents helped mold her democratic political view. After high school, Valeria went on to pursue her career in Nursing. While in college, at UC Berkeley she met Pierre during the homecoming game, but they lost contact as the semester continued. Little did they know that later on during the semester of spring 2010, they would meet again in Philosophy 100 class. Pierre being the introverted person that he was, never dared to say anything to Valeria. In the back of his

Going to college has been a dream of mine growing up. I am the first ever in my family to go to college but figuring out how to pay for it has been a challenge. I desire to achieve my academic and career goals and this scholarship can help me succeed in my journey.

I believe that I am a worthy candidate for this scholarship due to my recognition of the financial impact of college. Growing up in a single parent home has been a financially and emotionally difficult feat for my mother and myself. When I was seven years old, my father passed away from a blood clot. During his life, he served in Vietnam, where he was granted a Purple Heart after shattering his kneecap on a landmine. He was on disability, and my mother was employed as a rehabilitation nurse, the only source of income in our family. After his death, my mother and I both began to go to therapy for our grief over losing my father. Focusing on my mental health helped me accept the meaning of death, and struck my motivation to honor my father and ensure that he would be proud of me. When I grew up, we always relied on getting clothes from thrift stores to save money and cutting any unnecessary expenditures. My mother always worked to have enough money for food and comfort. I received monetary Survivor Benefits after his death until my high school graduation this past May. As mentioned before, my mother has Multiple Sclerosis, which is an unfortunately expensive illness. Shortly after her diagnosis, the rehabilitation unit of her work closed and she was left on unemployment right before my sophomore year of high school. I was not old enough to drive or work, so finances were incredibly strict. On my 16th birthday, I attended an orientation to work as a lifeguard at our local YMCA. The next day, I also got my license to eliminate transportation issues. My employment alleviated financial and emotional stress on my mother, as I was able to contribute to the bills and my personal expenses. Throughout my life, my mother has also been very dependent on alcohol to relieve stress. There were numerous times where I

This scholarship would help me with my own goals because it will give me the freedom to focus on my studies rather than on financial struggles. Again, I would be able to financially help not only myself, but my parents. Even after I have graduated, this scholarship will have lessened my debt, allowing me to choose a job that fits my own passions and interests, not just one that helps me pay off my debts faster. Overall, I would be much more focused on my studies and on my involvement

It will also provide me with money security that will enable me to be more selective of how I spend my free time; instead of working 30+ hours at my current retail job, this scholarship will reduce the pressure on me to maintain myself and allow me to dedicate my energies to my education and extracurricular activities. Furthermore, with this scholarship I won’t be so preoccupied with having a job to support myself, I will be able to look for an internship that is meaningful and that will ultimately add value to my degree. In addition, it will reinforce my confidence and allow me to continue to thrive as I beat all the odds regarding a first-generation Hispanic college student. This scholarship will also enable me to become more involved on campus, for the most part, my freshmen and sophomore year, I was only on campus when I needed to attend classes which prevented me from joining many clubs and organizations. If I’m awarded this scholarship, I will be able to increase my knowledge through service-learning, organizations and volunteer opportunities that will help me move forward in my educational and career plans. Although I already excel academically, this scholarship will provide me with the necessary resources to help me become a more well-rounded student that employers seek to

The reason I am deserving of this scholarship is that, I am persistent and have the ability to put in all the hard work it will take and follow it through to achieve my goals and dreams. I believe in myself that I can achieve my goals and dreams, and I believe that this scholarship will give me that foundation I need to build a better self and enable me to become a person who will make a difference in this world.

I believe I should be awarded one of your scholarships because I believe in taking advantage of every opportunity that the scholarship will bestow upon me. I am a student that believes in working hard, being a positive influence, and giving back to the community. Your organization and I share these core values and I would like to take our vision further by using this scholarship to advance my education as well as an opportunity to improve the lives of those around me. As an immigrant from Nepal, I have had to work hard my whole life just to survive in America. Working multiple jobs while attending school is a tough challenge that I face but I believe that if one works hard their dreams can come true. Many people from my community give up

Overall, earning a scholarship will allow me to earn a degree in college, which will increase my ability to give back to my community, as well as my ability to support my family. Thank you for the honor of allowing me to share my story. Hopefully, the LEAD Foundation will assist me in my plans of achieving higher bars of