Being a mother is my greatest joy and my strongest motivation. Throughout my journey, my children have been my driving force. They inspire me daily to keep pushing forward, showing them the value of perseverance, hard work, and the pursuit of their dreams. My oldest daughter, now a freshman in high school, has been deeply inspired by my work in healthcare and aspires to become a nurse. She wants to help others the way I do, and it fills me with pride to see her following this path. My son, who is 8, has also expressed an interest in becoming a nurse. Knowing that my children look up to me and want to follow in my footsteps gives me a profound sense of pride and purpose. I strive to lead by example, teaching my children that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams, regardless of the obstacles. By completing my bachelor’s degree, I aim to open new doors for my family, reduce financial burdens, and most importantly, demonstrate the power of persistence. I am committed to being the best version of myself, not only for me but for my children as well. Balancing school and life as a single parent is undoubtedly a challenge, but one that I am determined to conquer. Being goal-oriented helps me thrive, and I rely on organization to keep me on track. My mom taught me the importance of implementing a schedule, and it's a lesson I’ve carried into my own life. Now, we maintain school schedules, extracurricular activities, work, and family time through careful planning. I map out my weeks in advance, allocating specific time for each task and leaving room for flexibility. Although balancing everything can be tiring, I am resolute in my desire to succeed and make my children proud. This scholarship will provide crucial support for my continued coursework. As I prepare to pay for the upcoming semester, the financial strain would be significant, especially as I am the sole income provider for my children. This scholarship would not only alleviate the burden of tuition but also bring me one step closer to fulfilling my dream—and my children’s dream—of taking a family vacation to Puerto Rico. My children want to fly on a plane and spend a week on an island. They have never flown before. I know upon graduating and securing my first job as a post graduate I will book this flight the first payday.

I am a dedicated and self-driven mother of three wonderful children. Born and raised in South Carolina, I graduated from high school in 2008, excited to begin my academic journey. I enrolled at the University of South Carolina Upstate to pursue my undergraduate studies. However, life took an unexpected turn during my second year, and I had to leave college due to personal challenges. I found myself in an unhealthy, abusive marriage, which ultimately ended in a divorce in 2017. Despite these setbacks, I never lost sight of my educational and career aspirations. In 2017, I took a step toward rebuilding my life and furthering my education by earning a diploma in Medical Assisting. This experience reignited my passion for healthcare and fueled my desire to continue my educational journey. I recently graduated in August 2024 with an associate degree in Allied Health Science from South University. This achievement is a significant milestone in my life, but I’m not stopping here. My next goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, with aspirations to become a Health Educator Specialist or Environmental Health Officer. I believe my background in healthcare, combined with my natural passion for teaching and helping others, will allow me to make a lasting impact on public health and contribute to healthier communities. Being a mother is my greatest joy and my strongest motivation. Throughout my journey, my children have been my driving force. They inspire me every day to keep pushing forward and to show them the importance of perseverance, hard work, and the pursuit of their dreams. My oldest daughter, now a freshman in high school, has been deeply inspired by my work in healthcare. She aspires to become a nurse, sharing how much she wants to help others the way I do. My son, who is 8, also expresses an interest in becoming a nurse. Knowing that my children look up to me and want to follow in my footsteps fills me with pride and a deep sense of purpose. I want to lead by example and show my children that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams, no matter the obstacles you may face. By completing my bachelor’s degree, I aim to open new doors for my family, reduce financial burdens, and, most importantly, demonstrate the power of persistence. I am determined to be the best version of myself, not just for me, but for my children as well.

I am a driven and self-motivated mother to 3 beautiful children. I was born and raised in South Carolina and graduated high school in 2008. I went off to pursue my undergraduate degree at University of South Carolina Upstate but life happen my second year. I left USC Upstate with the anticipation of completing my bachelor's degree but that did not go as planned. I was involved in an unhealthy abusive marriage that resulted in a divorce years later in 2017. I have taken small strides in completing my education since then. I received a diploma in Medical Assisting in 2017 and just recently graduated from South University with an associate degree in Allied Health Science in August 2024. My goal is to obtain my bachelor’s degree in public health at South University. I want to work as a health educator specialist or an environmental health officer. With my background in healthcare, I have a love for health but also, I am a natural born teacher. I would love to bring the two together and work in a field where I have strong sense of importance and being impactful. Being a mother is my highlight and pride and joy. I have learned to be more organized, plan, and allow grace. I want to be a great example to my children and provide for their needs and wants without such a financial challenge. At this present time furthering my education will help increase my income and this burden. I also want to show my children that it is important to keep striving for your dreams despite of the obstacles that may come. I have 2 daughters and 1 son. My oldest is a freshman in high school and currently wants to be a nurse. She wants to follow in my footsteps of a healthcare job. She said watching me go to work as a medical assistant and hearing what my duties and responsibilities are she wants to experience the same of helping care for someone. Our gift is nurturing, and she is nurturing even to a stranger in need. Even though I do not want to be a clinical health professional my daughter and I may work together at different capacities at some point of our careers, and this is our dream. My son is 8 and says now he wants to be a nurse as well. It makes me feel good knowing my children are looking up to me and want to model my behavior. For me to help encourage them and guide them I feel I first need to be an example. The example starts with me obtaining a bachelor’s degree.

I am a driven and self-motivated mother to 3 beautiful children. I was born and raised in South Carolina and graduated high school in 2008. I went off to pursue my undergraduate degree at University of South Carolina Upstate but life happen my second year. I left USC Upstate with the anticipation of completing my bachelor's degree but that did not go as planned. I was involved in an unhealthy abusive marriage that resulted in a divorce years later in 2017. I have taken small strides in completing my education since then. I received a diploma in Medical Assisting in 2017 and just recently graduated from South University with an associate degree in Allied Health Science in August 2024. My goal is to obtain my bachelor’s degree in public health at South University. I want to work as a health educator specialist or an environmental health officer. With my background in healthcare, I have a love for health but also, I am a natural born teacher. I would love to bring the two together and work in a field where I have strong sense of importance and being impactful. Being a mother is my highlight and pride and joy. I have learned to be more organized, plan, and allow grace. I want to be a great example to my children and provide for their needs and wants without such a financial challenge. At this present time furthering my education will help increase my income and this burden. I also want to show my children that it is important to keep striving for your dreams despite of the obstacles that may come. I have 2 daughters and 1 son. My oldest is a freshman in high school and currently wants to be a nurse. She wants to follow in my footsteps of a healthcare job. She said watching me go to work as a medical assistant and hearing what my duties and responsibilities are she wants to experience the same of helping care for someone. Our gift is nurturing, and she is nurturing even to a stranger in need. Even though I do not want to be a clinical health professional my daughter and I may work together at different capacities at some point of our careers, and this is our dream. My son is 8 and says now he wants to be a nurse as well. It makes me feel good knowing my children are looking up to me and want to model my behavior. For me to help encourage them and guide them I feel I first need to be an example. The example starts with me obtaining a bachelor’s degree.

I am a driven and self-motivated mother to 3 beautiful children. I was born and raised in South Carolina and graduated high school in 2008. I went off to pursue my undergraduate degree at University of South Carolina Upstate but life happen my second year. I left USC Upstate with the anticipation of completing my bachelor's degree but that did not go as planned. I was involved in an unhealthy abusive marriage that resulted in a divorce years later in 2017. I have taken small strides in completing my education since then. I received a diploma in Medical Assisting in 2017 and just recently graduated from South University with an associate degree in Allied Health Science in August 2024. My goal is to obtain my bachelor’s degree in public health at South University. I want to work as a health educator specialist or an environmental health officer. With my background in healthcare, I have a love for health but also, I am a natural born teacher. I would love to bring the two together and work in a field where I have strong sense of importance and being impactful. Being a mother is my highlight and pride and joy. I have learned to be more organized, plan, and allow grace. I want to be a great example to my children and provide for their needs and wants without such a financial challenge. At this present time furthering my education will help increase my income and this burden. I also want to show my children that it is important to keep striving for your dreams despite of the obstacles that may come. I have 2 daughters and 1 son. My oldest is a freshman in high school and currently wants to be a nurse. She wants to follow in my footsteps of a healthcare job. She said watching me go to work as a medical assistant and hearing what my duties and responsibilities are she wants to experience the same of helping care for someone. Our gift is nurturing, and she is nurturing even to a stranger in need. Even though I do not want to be a clinical health professional my daughter and I may work together at different capacities at some point of our careers, and this is our dream. My son is 8 and says now he wants to be a nurse as well. It makes me feel good knowing my children are looking up to me and want to model my behavior. For me to help encourage them and guide them I feel I first need to be an example. The example starts with me obtaining a bachelor’s degree.