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Gymnastics
Ashley Diaz
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My name is Ashley Raquel Diaz, and I come from a low-income family with the dream of completing college and building a successful career as a dental hygienist. However, financial challenges make this journey difficult. I work four days a week while attending school full-time, covering all my expenses and also helping support my mother. Despite these obstacles, I am determined to achieve my goals and am actively seeking financial assistance to ensure I can afford tuition and any necessary loans to transfer to a university and graduate. I am utilizing every resource available to make my dream reality.
Education
San Diego Mesa College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Dentistry
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
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Career
Dream career field:
Dentistry
Dream career goals:
Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship
Faith is all I have, and it’s something that will always stay with me. One of the most profound moments I relied on my faith was when I felt completely helpless crying myself to sleep every night, asking why? My heart was heavy, and all I could do was pray. One night, my mom was taken away from us, and in my desperation, I turned to prayer. I’ll admit, I hadn’t prayed in a long time, but in that moment of hopelessness, something told me to surrender everything to God and let Him take control. Just when I thought my world was falling apart, He was there. He lifted me up, gave me strength, and, by His grace, brought my mom back home.
I will never forget that moment. When I had nothing left, God never abandoned me. I couldn’t have gotten through it without faith. Since that day, I’ve been on a journey to strengthen my relationship with Him, knowing He is always with me, And it wasn’t just that one time God has always been with me. I feel His presence in every moment, whether I’m taking a test, driving, or walking into class. I know He is guiding me.I pray for His wisdom, His guidance, and His hand over my future and success. I pray that He continues to lead me down the right path, that I never lose sight of Him, and that He helps me grow into the best version of myself. No matter what, I pray that my faith remains strong. Since I was young, I was taught to love God because He is the reason we are here He is the reason we get to experience life. My mom always taught us to pray, and sometimes, when things are beyond our control, that’s all we can do, I pray that everyone finds their way to God and realizes that even in their loneliest moments, they are never truly alone because with faith, they will always have Him. Faith is a beautiful gift, and I hope everyone gets to experience God’s hand in both their darkest and happiest times. I pray that people open their hearts to Him and allow Him to be a part of their lives, because none of this would be possible without Him. More than anything, I pray that everyone feels His presence and His love it is the most beautiful and comforting thing of all.