Earning My Scholarship

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Growing up poor and with no one in my family having gone to college, I knew that I had to find a way to better the future for myself and those around me. Watching my family face consistent financial struggle has shown me that a college education is very important. The circumstances in my life have taught me the importance of hard work and determination. Earning a Master’s degree in Taxation will provide me with the tools I need to continue making the future better for my family and me. A merit scholarship would significantly help me as I earn my Master’s degree at the University of Denver.
My education and career are very important to me. My goal is to complete my Masters of Taxation. Afterwards I plan to attain my Certified Public Accountant license and my Certified Fraud Examiner license. Earning these tow certifications will allow me to broaden my horizons so that I will not be limited to just one career. Earning my master’s degree at the University of Denver will give me the building blocks I need in order to state my career and achieve a successful life. I have worked very hard to complete my Bachelor’s degree and I am determined to earn my Master’s degree. …show more content…

My decision to go to college was made all on my own. Throughout my college career, I have used loans to pay for my schooling and life expenses. No one in my family has the ability to help me out financially and I have worked hard for everything I have in my life. College has been a positive influence for me and has shown me that I can achieve anything I set my heart and mind to. My education at the University of Denver will help me to attain my goals, by building my knowledge and developing skills I will use for the rest of my life. I desire a successful future and an education from the University of Denver is what will get me

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