Persuasive Essay On How To Get A Scholarship

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Every athlete, of any sport, dreams of going to college on a full ride scholarship and most of all a degree. They dream of playing the sport they love and getting a education that will take them anywhere.Most athletes know that sports will only take them so far so they want a degree as well.There are always going to be obstacles on your road to success. You have to know how to overcome that and stay focused on your dream.If your dream is a real dream that you really want, you wouldn’t let anything stop you from achieving that dream.
These dream scholarships don’t come easy.You can be an exceptional athlete and not get any college scholarships or offers because you don’t have the grades.My moms and pops always tell me, “You can’t go anywhere without the books...” and, “Football isn’t going to last forever--you always have to have a back plan for football.”Grades are the most important part of getting a scholarship. Especially when it comes to getting a degree.No one can take away that accomplishment away from you.A degree is something hard …show more content…

My cousins Cory Butler-Byrd (former Utah receiver/ defensive back #16)and Troy Williams (Utah quarterback #3) both went to the University of Utah on a full ride scholarship and the both of them got a masters degree from the University.Other athletes such as Emmitt Smith (Hall of Fame,Dallas Cowboys running back #22),Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback #7), Troy Polamalu (Former Pittsburgh Steeler strong safety #43), are athletes that didn’t stay in college for all years and went back to finish and get their masters.These degrees can get you a good paying job that will help pay your bills and also take care of a

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