My name is Ari Brown, and I am a proud member of the Class of 2025. From a young age, I have been passionate about understanding the mental competency of individuals convicted of crimes to uncover the reasons behind their actions. I believe that by addressing these underlying factors, we can work toward preventing future offenses. My goal is to graduate in 2029 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, complemented by a minor in Criminal Justice. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist, allowing me to follow my passion and make a meaningful impact in the field. Additionally, I aim to obtain certifications in forensic psychology and volunteer in mental health initiatives or educational programs. To me, success is measured by the positive contributions I make within my community. I aspire to lead initiatives that improve mental health policies and raise public awareness of psychological issues. Whether advising on mental health policies, contributing to organizational strategies, or shaping cultural attitudes toward mental health, I want to make a lasting impact. Community service has played a central role in my life, teaching me the importance of valuing and uplifting those around me. As the Community Partnership Committee Chair for Top Teens of America, I have organized food donations for the Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter and coordinated local cleanup efforts. My involvement with the Black Student Union has further allowed me to serve through food and clothing drives, care package distributions, and highway cleanups. Through our community outreach efforts, such as decorating Christmas trees for assisted living residents and donating toiletries, I strive to make a difference. While community service is a priority, my academic success is equally important. I have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.9 throughout high school while challenging myself with one Advanced Placement course, one dual enrollment course, and three honors courses, earning a grade of B or better in each. The unwavering support of my family has been instrumental in my academic, social, and personal achievements. However, balancing self-sufficiency with my educational and community service commitments has become increasingly challenging due to economic hardships. Receiving this scholarship would significantly aid me in achieving my academic goals and continuing my education. I am dedicated to making a difference, and I believe my future work as a forensic psychologist will contribute meaningfully to my community. Thank you for considering my application. I am honored to apply and look forward to the announcement of the winners.

My name is Ari Brown, a member of the Class of 2025, and I am applying for the Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship for the fall semester of 2025. As the eldest daughter of two supportive parents with Bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice, I have always been encouraged to pursue my educational and career goals. From a young age, I have been passionate about studying the mental competency of individuals convicted of crimes to understand the reasons behind their actions. I believe that by addressing these underlying factors, we can work towards preventing such crimes. My educational goal is to graduate in 2029 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, complemented by a minor in Criminal Justice. Following graduation, I plan to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist. This degree will allow me to follow my passion and advance my career. Community service is a key focus of mine. As President of the Archonette Club of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, I oversee meetings and facilitate discussions to ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute. Through our community outreach initiatives, including creating Christmas trees for residents in assisted living homes, donating toiletries, and organizing other events, I strive to make a positive impact. Additionally, as the Community Partnership Committee Chair for Top Teens of America, I have coordinated food donations for the Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter and organized trash pickup initiatives. I am also an active member of the Black Student Union and Health Occupations Students of America. My outreach efforts include organizing food and clothing drives, preparing care packages for women’s and children’s shelters, and participating in highway cleanup activities. While community service is vital to me, academics are also a top priority. Throughout high school, I have maintained a cumulative GPA of 4.0. In addition to my standard courses, I have completed one Advanced Placement course, one dual enrollment course, and three honors courses, earning a grade of B or better in each. The unwavering support of my family has enabled me to achieve significant academic, social, and personal accomplishments. However, balancing self-support with academic and community service commitments has become increasingly challenging in these tough economic times. Receiving this scholarship would greatly assist me in reaching my academic goals. I am dedicated to continuing my education and believe that my future work as a forensic psychologist will make a valuable contribution to our community. Thank you for considering my application for the Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship. I am honored to apply and look forward to the announcement of the winners.

My name is Ari Brown, a member of the Class of 2025, and I am applying for the Grace and Growth Scholarship for the fall semester of 2025. As the eldest daughter of two supportive parents with Bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice, I have always been encouraged to pursue my educational and career goals. From a young age, I have been passionate about studying the mental competency of individuals convicted of crimes to understand the reasons behind their actions. I believe that by addressing these underlying factors, we can work towards preventing such crimes. My educational goal is to graduate in 2029 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, complemented by a minor in Criminal Justice. Following graduation, I plan to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist. This degree will allow me to follow my passion and advance my career. Community service is a key focus of mine. As President of the Archonette Club of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, I oversee meetings and facilitate discussions to ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute. Through our community outreach initiatives, including creating Christmas trees for residents in assisted living homes, donating toiletries, and organizing other events, I strive to make a positive impact. Additionally, as the Community Partnership Committee Chair for Top Teens of America, I have coordinated food donations for the Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter and organized trash pickup initiatives. I am also an active member of the Black Student Union and Health Occupations Students of America. My outreach efforts include organizing food and clothing drives, preparing care packages for women’s and children’s shelters, and participating in highway cleanup activities. While community service is vital to me, academics are also a top priority. Throughout high school, I have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.9. In addition to my standard courses, I have completed one Advanced Placement course, one dual enrollment course, and three honors courses, earning a grade of B or better in each. The unwavering support of my family has enabled me to achieve significant academic, social, and personal accomplishments. However, balancing self-support with academic and community service commitments has become increasingly challenging in these tough economic times. Receiving this scholarship would greatly assist me in reaching my academic goals. I am dedicated to continuing my education and believe that my future work as a forensic psychologist will make a valuable contribution to our community. Thank you for considering my application for the Grace and Growth Scholarship. I am honored to apply and look forward to the announcement of the winners.