- Tell me a little about yourself:
Being a first-generation student, I realized that getting through college would be no small task. I didn’t know the answer to questions like; where do I apply? What should I expect? And of course, how am I going to afford this? I grew up in a split family, bouncing back and forth between both parents. All my life, my father has worked construction while my mother worked retail. So, money was always hard to come by. When we did have a little extra money, we would go camping and enjoy the beauty of our national forests. These memories are among the most cherished in my childhood. However, as years passed, less campsites were available due to the misuse of our natural resources. I decided early on that I wanted to do something about this. Throughout these past years, I have found a passion in working with natural resources. I have made it my duty to preserve and manage our pristine, natural environment for future generations. - Describe your educational goals: With lots of hard work and the support of many faculty and staff at North Idaho College, I have established myself as a strong, 3.0 GPA student. In the pursuit of my dreams, I am currently finalizing preparations to complete my associate’s degree with plans to graduate from North Idaho College at the end of the 2018 school year. From there, I will apply to earn a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from University of Idaho; the next phase of my education on my pathway to become a forester. When I am finished in school, my goal is to secure employment with the Department of Agriculture. I will use my education to help in managing and regulating the use and preservation of timber and other natural resources. This will help me achieve my dreams to preserve the beautiful national parks we have and provide a sanctuary for future generations to enjoy.
- Tell me why you are a good fit for this scholarship:
I believe I am a perfect fit for this scholarship because I am a strong student with a great GPA and I have a strong financial need for support as I follow my dreams to become a defender of our natural resources. As a first-generation student, I have been fortunate enough to receive Pell Grants thus far. However, in order to overcome a financial short-fall, I had to take out a fivethousand-dollar student loan debt.to finish my associate’s degree. Now financial help is needed more than ever as I prepare to transfer to University of Idaho. I was able to work my way through community college, but now I will not be able to complete my university degree without your financial help. With your help I will be able to pay for tuition, textbooks, supplies, a new computer, moving expenses, transportation costs, and living expenses. I need your help to achieve my goals and contribute my part to preserve vegetation of a healthy ecosystem. This is my way to give back to my community and to provide a healthy ecosystem for young children to enjoy, as I did growing up. Your gift will help shape the world as we know it and help preserve the forests that give life to our beautiful planet. Thank you for listening and considering my request.