Mckee-Everett Memorial Scholarship Essay

I believe that my academic strengths, leadership ability, and appreciation of those who are different from me make me a great candidate for the Jefferson scholarship.

Hampton University was founded on April 1, 1868, by General Samuel Chapman Armstrong. It is located on 100 E Queen St, in Hampton, VA. Hampton University is a privately endowed institution.

I believe that I would be an excellent candidate for the Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship. This scholarship would allow me to pursue my passion in the Agricultural Industry.

It is located in Bozeman, Montana. About 97 miles outside of Helena; Montana’s capital. With a beautiful landscape of their stunning mountains, I believe that that’s one of their many attractions.

After taking some time to read the university website and student testimonials, I was able to gauge my “fit” candidacy at Pikeville. Having traveled to the area previously to visit family has also been factored into my decision. It is the college’s involvement with the community that is most enticing to me. I participate in my own community and wish to continue community involvement while in medical school. The humanistic tradition and the intrinsic osteopathic philosophy held by Pikeville obviously resonate with me due to my interest in the osteopathic approach to medicine. These facets, delivered with a patient centered focus, are what I desire to provide for my patients in the future. The campus’s interest in delivering high quality

I deserve to be selected for the Jordan Hackett Memorial Scholarship because as a hard-working student, I will commit myself to effectively take advantage of the opportunity that this scholarship will provide me. As a student, I not only persistently work hard academically but also try to improve my work ethic and people skills. I believe education is the key to success, and I try to connect my passion for education with my desire for helping others. As a result, I have decided to pursue a career as a neonatal nurse practitioner. I wish to get the opportunity to bring life into this world and care for the sick newborns to the best of my ability.

I feel as if am a good candidate for the MOAA scholarship for the following reasons that I have been dedicated to the JROTC program since my freshman year, JROTC has taught me many great lessons that I am ready to use, and it would allow me to encourage upcoming senor cadets. Thanks to JROTC I am focused, determined and know for sure I will not go off track for any circumstances. I would make the opportunity completely worth it, throughout high school I have made mistakes and have learned from them. Those same mistakes are the reason I know I am ready, focused and determined. The program had great leaders and teachers that have taught me the lesson behind every mistake. It grew on me and made me the great leader I am today.

I (DC Hendrix) am a producer/on-air personality for ESPN Radio 1380 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sports has been a passion of mine since I was about 8 years old. At a young age, I was privileged to have video tapes of all of the previous NBA Finals, Super Bowls, and World Series'.

I am proud to be applying for the Logan Herr Memorial Scholarship. As a member of the varsity baseball team at Oak Ridge, I can relate with Logan the dedication, discipline, and effort it takes to succeed on and off the field. Like Logan, I have given my personal best the last four years in high school, and feel honored to apply for this scholarship in his honor. I have friends have been touched by Logan, and his love of baseball, hard work, and team are all qualities I share. As I will be attending UCLA next fall, I will continue to follow my passion for sports and academics, and strive to achieve my personal best.

Morris Knolls High School is a co-ed, public high school in Rockaway, New Jersey. It is part of the Morris Hills Regional District. Classes are held for pupils in grades 9 through 12. There are about 1600 pupils enrolled and the student-to-teacher ratio is 11:1. State assessments show 97 percent of pupils are proficient in English and 87 percent are proficient in Mathematics. The graduation rate is 92 percent and the College Readiness Index is 36.8. MKHS is an International Baccalaureate world school. Educational values are geared toward international standards and focus is on intercultural understanding and respect.

The school year was starting; excitement was in the air, nerves were high, and the smell of sweat was almost too intense to bear. But it was senior year for some of these students here at Winslow Academy and that meant the first graduation class for this new charter school. Higher education was now ready to be offered to those willing to attend the academy, and to those that were forced to attend do to parental control. The thought of being academically challenged crossed young Babbots mind, but little did he know what he would be in store for under the grand rule of General Peltier.

Marywood University prides itself on the strong liberal arts core that is incorporated into the curriculum for each of the school’s different majors. According to the university’s mission statement, the liberal arts core provides a “comprehensive learning experience”. It is designed to guide college students by providing them with specific course requirements in addition to the major-specific curriculum. The standard liberal arts courses usually fall into the categories of English, philosophy, and social sciences, and, as a Catholic university, Marywood also requires its students to take at least two religion courses. This wide range of courses supplies students with a versatile education as well as a thorough set of writing and critical thinking

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation Scholarship hasn't just helped my education but it has helped me achieve my dream of going to college. Without the scholarship I don't know how I would have came up with the money to pay for college, and for that I am grateful.

On the corner of Mill and 5th street is Sparky’s Creamery; this is a great example of ASU alumni giving back to the community. When you walk inside you will immediately notice the decorations on the wall are all old pictures of ASU and ASU sports memorabilia. The employees are also ASU students and the Owner is an ASU alumni. Sparky’s is not the only place employing ASU students almost every place on Mill has someone studying at ASU employed showing us how Mill Avenue is not only a great place to chill and relax, but also how it gives back to the students.

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