My journey in attending Howard University was not easy nor smooth sailing. The process in determining whether or not I would be a Howard Bison, was strictly contingent on the financial means of my family at the time.
During the process of determining what University monetary funds would lead me too, my siblings were also embarking on new journeys in their lives as well. My eldest sibling was beginning her last full term and beginning to look at graduate programs to extend her education, while another sibling of mine was planning on advancing her education overseas with an expensive study abroad program. With each new journey requiring a monetary contribution from our parents, It is obvious to understand the great pressure my parents were under at the time.
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This plan was ultimately settled by my promise that if they allowed me to go for one year on their dime, I would find a way to stay for the other 3 years.
I am incredibly grateful to my parents for allowing me to go to the school of my dreams, but ultimately it is my job to make sure I return to Howard next fall. With still pressing circumstances that make the finances of our family slim, It is my goal to receive any scholarship I can to alleviate the financial burden my parents are currently
The dream of going to college may vanish for them, since scholarships that were once need-aid are becoming merit-based scholarships. As well as, financial support from the government only covers a small amount of the tuition. Many families have a financial problem that hinders their students’ future since
Growing up with six younger siblings has shown me great money challenges, but I always knew I wanted to go to college and continue my education. My family to the most important thing in my life and I would love to have the opportunity to continue being a good role model for my brothers and sister.
As upcoming high school seniors, many such as myself, desire scholarships in order to alleviate the financial burden that attending a university can bring. Though this considerable and generous scholarship prize money will be used to further my education at Texas A&M University, my main wish is to bring pride and satisfaction to my family. As a first generation student, I am humbled by the opportunity of obtaining an education in America. Since my parents were migrants from Vietnam and Hong Kong, a successful life here was unheard of many years before. Financial strains do occasionally plague our lives, however, we have not forgotten the strenuous hard work and sacrifice that my parents have conquered in order to put their two daughters through
East Carolina University is and has always been a dream school for many students including myself. I have grown up hearing about the University and it is nothing short of spectacular. Many family members of mine have attended East Carolina, and I have always pictured myself at this school. It would be an honor to be a pirate. Throughout high school I have struggled in Science and Math. I know I could have done better in high school but in life you can always do something better, im eager to push myself more and work harder than ever to succeed as an adult, if given the chance There are many times when I should I have put school in front of my extra curricular activities such as dancing, art, work, tennis, and swimming. However, all of those
In the fall of 2015, my twin sister and I started at Texarkana College. With the help of Texarkana College’s Presidential scholarship, we were financially able to set out to be the first in our family to graduate college. With finances always being a family struggle I grew
During difficult times in the past, my family has been able to maneuver through life challenges with extraordinary faith and by staying close to each other. For this reason, I have decided to join my brothers at North Greenville University to eliminate additional expenses. Unfortunately, even with these implements, my sister will only further complicate our evolving situation as she will enter college soon after. Despite having four children in college is an accomplishment, it is also a financial burden for our aging veteran parents. Furthermore, financing all of our educational goals continues to prove to be a more daunting task than ever
This past August I had moved from my hometown of 18 years to a college an hour and a half away. The name of that college is Bradley University.
Receiving the Beverly E. Noble scholarship will considerably assist in the advancement of my academic career. Earning a college degree is valued greatly in my large family and I sincerely want to, not only be a good example to my siblings and younger cousins, but also feel the satisfaction of taking the necessary steps to further my education. Committing myself to my education has been prevalent since I started kindergarten and I do not plan on stopping any time soon. I have always loved learning and have been grateful for the wonderful opportunity I have had to learn and grow with this school system. In fact, my love of learning has turned into a passion and I plan to earn a degree in Education so that I may share it with the bright young
When I was at Brigham Young University as a student, I was heavily involved in different student activities as well as leadership programs in order to leave my comfort zone and learn how to work with variety of different people as a team. Especially, I co-founded a new student council for students from Asia at Brigham Young University, serving as a vice-president and a head of event marketing. I tried to unite students from Asia through social, educational, cultural events and to provide opportunities to serve others so that there are no intellectually, spiritually, or emotionally poor students from Asia. As a vice-president, I presided weekly performance meeting to assess progress of upcoming events and keep track of teamwork in order not to burden council members. And I also explored the funding opportunities that are offered by Brigham Young University Student Association and raised $5,000 by sharing our cultural experience to the local high school students during the fall semester of 2013.
When I got the admission from MC college, I was living in different city, and one of my clause friend from Alabama told me a lot of bad things about people who work’s in MS college, and student and how they treat international student because he used to study here. I thought that will be a difficult time especially if you going to spend a long time with people who don’t like you.
While my upbringing in a rural Midwestern town was an overwhelmingly positive experience for me, it did leave me lacking some of the necessary preparation for attending a four-year institution in an urban area. Due to a lack of qualified instructors, my high school offered very few college-level courses. I am very thankful for the credits that I was able to earn, but the number of credits that I was able to transfer as an incoming freshman pales in comparison to many of my peers at Saint Louis University. As a consequence of my lack of experience with college level coursework, I spent a majority of my first year of college bringing my academic performance up to a level consistent with the high standards I set for myself. Fortunately, I was
Once I was determined to prosper and attend a four-year institution, I still had to think about the underlying barriers, which included the lack of parental support, since they were both resistant to the idea of having their last child move away from home. Another common barrier I had to think about was money. My parents’ lack of salary discouraged me from applying to college because I knew that they would not be able to send me far. However, my sisters encouraged me to apply for the Gates Millennium Scholarship. I was
Coming to Evangel University was a transition that has profoundly impacted my life. During my senior year of high school, the stress of deciding where I would spend the next four years of my life was consuming me. I was constantly applying for different colleges, scheduling tours at these universities, and discussing with my parents what would be my best option. When deciding on where I would pursue my education, Evangel was always my top choice. My parents and I loved everything about Evangel, but there seemed to be one key factor that always came into play, and that was money. Evangel is an expensive school, and given the fact that I am a twin, my parents were not certain that they could afford it. I knew that I wanted to attend Evangel, so I applied for a various amount of scholarships. I ended up being awarded the Founders Scholarship, as well as a few small scholarships from my hometown, and these scholarships made a huge difference. After a few meetings with my financial advisor, my mother told me that I could attend Evangel. This news brought me to tears because I was so thankful, and I know that I belong here at Evangel University.
As a child of the 2000s and 2010s, President Barack Obama has been a constant in my turbulent time of adolescence. He was elected the day after my tenth birthday and has now left office shortly after my eighteenth. Though it may seem audacious to compare myself to the (now former) leader of the free world, he and I currently face similar stages of our lives. We’re both in periods of transition. As he has left his home and career, I prepare to do the same. In June, I’ll graduate and leave the world of free, public education forever. In August, I leave Virginia Beach, the only home I’ve ever known, to start the next chapter of my life at Duke University. At such a pivotal point in my life, it only seems fitting to have a chat with someone who has been an incredible role model for both me and the nation.
As the cost of education increases, many students search for assistance to help cover that cost. That form of assistance could come from burdensome financial aid or a scholarship that provides the student with an education free from debt. That’s why I am writing you today Mr. Alan Hall on behalf of the Student Scholarship Committee, bellow we have outlined the (1) the benefits to the student, (2) the benefits to you, and (3) how you can take action to help.