My mother used to tell my siblings and I that "there are two things that no one can ever take away from you- your name and your education, the knowledge you've learned from school". Despite numerous challenges, her strong belief, passion, and perseverance to receive a nursing degree, gave me the drive to continue my education beyond high school and to eventually become a doctor. This scholarship recognizes and honors my mother's commitment to achieve greater, to achieve better, despite the odds. Therefore, I am optimistic that this scholarship will serve as a source of hope for students who are struggling to meet their financial and educational goals. So, I say to you, keep striving! Keep persevering! Keep moving forward despite the odds. Because one day...YOUR DAY will come! Just as it did for my mom.