Why I Want To Be Considered For A Scholarship

After high school I plan to attend the University of Arkansas and double major in international studies and political science with a minor in a second language. I want to study in these areas because I want to do humanitarian work in my future. My goal is to work for UNICEF and help children around the world who live in bad circumstances. I believe international studies and political science will help direct me towards that goal and give me the skills and knowledge I need. I plan to study either Spanish, Russian, or Arabic. I believe any of these languages will help me further in my career field. The United States has strong ties to all countries who speak these languages and my goal is to connect with others from different cultures and show

I’ve been in cross country for four years and was the top varsity girls runner all four years. I was also all-conference and all-district all four years and all-state for three years. My senior year I was the girls team captain. I have played varsity soccer for four years and have been all-conference and all-district all four years. I have also been all-region two years and honorable mention all-state one year. I ran varsity track my junior year while also playing soccer. In track I was all-conference, all-district, all-sectional, and all-state. I have been in FCA for four years and was on the leading committee my junior year. I have also been in STUCO and DECA for four years. In STUCO I’ve helped lead countless activities. Including the clothes and food drive and was recently named a distinguished student leader for the state of Missouri. In DECA I placed at districts my sophomore year and made it to state DECA my senior year. I have been in NEHS for three years and was one of the officers my junior year. I have been a part of NHS for two years and this current year I am the vice-president of scholarship. For interact I have volunteered in many events such as bingo night at the senior center, reading night at the primary, and putting on a dance for the senior

I have learned to be respectful to those giving me their time and earning the same respect from them. I’ve learned how to lead and work with others in countless activities. Such as STUCO in leading workshops to people I’ve never met and finding out what works best for everyone. In sports I’ve helped people reach their potential and get through tough workouts. Being there for others is one of the most important lessons I’ve learned throughout high school when it comes to my