I’m a college student at Bowling Green State University, a tutor at my university and a member of the Ohio National Guard. I enlisted in the Ohio National Guard at the age of 17 and was deployed to a combat zone overseas at the age of 19. During this experience, I continued college classes; I’m currently on pace to graduate with my bachelor’s degree in 3 years. I will accomplish this goal because I’ve transferred prior credits and taken 18 credits for the past 3 semesters; I will continue to do so for the next two. I have career aspirations of working in federal law enforcement. I recently completed an internship with the Cincinnati Police Department. This experience was enlightening and introduced me to a variety of aspects in law enforcement. I was able to operate the police department’s social media, observe officers during ride-alongs, observe tours of different areas and conduct interviews. I really enjoyed the experience. Going forward, I will use this experience to my advantage. I intend to begin applying with some local law enforcement agencies soon. My ultimate goal is to work in the Federal Bureau of Investigation or a federal task force, but I can’t do that until the age of 23. I believe a local law enforcement agency is the best way to reach that goal while maintaining financial stability. My current budget is sort of complex. I currently receive a few different scholarships. I receive the Ohio National Guard Scholarship; this covers any in-state tuition. The current tuition for my university is $6,962 per semester. I also receive the Federal Pell Grant ($1,632 per semester), Federal Work Study ($1,000 per semester) and the Thompson Military scholarship ($2,250 per semester). For the Thompson Military scholarship, I am required to complete 10 approved volunteer hours per semester. This should be relatively easy as I already volunteer at a few places, such as the SPCA(Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). With this said, I optionally live off campus due to the high cost. I save about $2000 per semester by doing this. I currently pay $732 per month for my apartment that I share with 3 roomates. I also have to budget for food, hygiene, travel, car insurance and my phone bill. This amounts to about $800 per month. Additionally, I have a payment of about $300 per semester for books. I go to school 3 hours away from my National Guard Drill unit and typically have to travel back on a monthly basis, this makes travel expenses high. Fortunately, I do have a few forms of income. I work as a tutor for my university. This doesn’t pay well but is rewarding and I enjoy it. I will work less than 10 hours per week for this tutor position. I also receive monthly pay for drill and the G.I bill from the military. Monthly drill pay is about $250 and I’m paid about $800 per month from the G.I bill during the academic year. Lastly, I’m a motivated athlete. I work out consistently, this includes running, lifting and martial arts. I believe this work ethic could be helpful in my desired career field. I have a lot of financial considerations to account for and would appreciate any financial assistance During the pursuit of my career goals.

I enlisted in the Ohio National Guard as a Military Police Officer at the age of 17. I have been in the military for 3 years and recently returned from a combat deployment overseas in November of 2025. I have always wanted to serve in law enforcement. One of my favorite pastimes is watching bodycam footage or tv shows about law enforcement. Some of my favorites are: “Brooklyn 99”, “Criminal Minds” & “The Wire”. Beyond that, I understand that we live in a world where tragic incidents occur daily, and people need assistance. This pertains to many things. I want to be the person that people can look to for assistance. I also want to serve justice to the people of my community who deserve it. I wouldn’t be fulfilled by working in a cushy office job; that’s just not me. I understand that law enforcement isn’t the highest-paying profession, but I feel as if the reward of helping others makes up for it. My goal in Law Enforcement would be to eventually work in a Major Offenders Unit or a federal task force. I’m particularly disgusted by people who commit sexual crimes or crimes against children. This past summer, I had the opportunity to work as an intern with the Cincinnati Police Department. During this time period, I endured some great experiences. I worked in the Public Information Office. This meant that I was able to operate the department’s social media and tell stories that the public desires to hear. Additionally, I observed many ride-alongs. I witnessed multiple pursuits and felony arrests. I now have a more in-depth perspective of law enforcement as a whole. That short experience left me wanting more. I started so many projects prior to leaving and can’t wait to see where I can go from here. I will be graduating with my bachelor’s degree at the end of this academic year. Following my graduation, I intend to apply to multiple law enforcement agencies. I’m extremely confident in my ability to succeed in this field. In addition to my aforementioned experience, I’m a great athlete. I was a multi-sport athlete in high school and currently practice martial arts. I also held the company guidon for my unit of over 100 soldiers in the Ohio National Guard. I’m a motivated individual and believe that I can do well in this field. I also believe that I can develop leadership abilities, although I’m not entirely there yet. Despite being confident in my abilities, I still have so much to learn. I’m not overconfident; I’m simply excited to see what’s next. I understand that not every day is a positive one in law enforcement, but I’m up for the challenge. I’m ready to see both the good and bad that the world has to offer. ​