Personal Statement: I Want To Pursue My Scholarship

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I am the ideal candidate to receive this scholarship due to the fact that I believe that effort will never betray you. Including myself, three out of the four people in my household are attending college, making the cost of tuition much steeper than expected. Nevertheless, I am determined to overcome the challenges ahead of me to earn my degree. This scholarship would be a huge help for me in finishing my education and achieving my goals.
In pursuing higher education, I am paving a new path for my family. My grandfather was forced to discontinue his schooling at the age of seven so that he could work to support his family, leaving him illiterate for the rest of his life. Wanting better for his children, my grandfather pushed the importance of getting an education on his grandchildren, motivating me to earn my degree. . Not only will this scholarship help me attend college, but it is a huge step towards building my career and creating a new life for my family. …show more content…

While I am motivated to enhance my abilities, growing up in a rural community hasn’t allowed me the same opportunities for hands on experience in my desired career field as well as financial aid than students living around an urban community have had. Additionally, with my father returning to college at age 44 to earn his degree, my parents are unable to provide financial aid towards my education. If I am unable to pay the expense of tuition, I will be unable to honor my grandfather by earning a college degree and achieve my goal of becoming a wedding

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