Schmid Memorial Scholarship

Johanna Acosta I am Johanna, a Lee Early College Student ready to embark on her next journey at NC State to become a biomedical engineer. In my school, I dedicated the majority of my free time to volunteering. I participated events from in the Rise For Hunger event in my county’s rotary club, as I represent being the first Lee Early College Representative at my school and one of the National Honors Society office position members, to volunteering in events from local high schools. My motto has always been to never let go of any opportunity, big or small. If I see an opportunity, then I will take it as fast as I can and make the most out of it.I hope to create a better future for my family and the people who surround me. I grew up in a family that migrated to the United States without any advanced education, only a high school diploma. My parents have shown me how they made the best of what they had, I make it my goal to expand on their accomplishments and create a better path for my little sister. My passion revolves around learning, I believe we have access to many resources to expand our knowledge. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity there is today and I am ready to make the most of it. My education is important to me. I envision expanding my education as much as I can, resulting in a master's degree. With my education completed, I will be able to release my biomedical designs. I hope to have a career in engineering where I can create medically needed equipment for the world. I strive to not only create beneficial objects but to make them accessible. In many countries, medical needs are a luxury, they are viewed as not necessary. The world will not feel guilty about getting necessities if we make medical equipment affordable. It will be my job and many future biomedical engineers’ jobs to make sure we create objects using affordable materials. I am an advocate for learning, I will enjoy learning about topics that will lead to me helping many. I will use my education and everything I collect from my journey to benefit those around me. I am optimistic, regardless of my financial situation I will make sure I get my education. With this scholarship, I can make plans to continue my education and let go of the worry of juggling school and work. For this upcoming school year, I plan on working. My course schedule can run from eight in the morning to seven in the afternoon. The scholarship can help me reduce hours of work, I will not have to think much about meal plans and book costs. I am grateful for everything that I have, I am honored to have a reliable job during this school year. Thank you for considering me, your help is greatly appreciated by students everywhere.