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Austin Joyce

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Bio

I hope to achieve a life where my family will never have to worry, financially, medically, or emotionally. Coming from a strong line of women, I wish to make them all proud and show them that I am able to do anything I set my mind to. One of my main ambitions is to understand the working of cancer and work to develop medications to counteract it.

Education

University of Utah

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Chemistry
  • Minors:
    • East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General

Coronado High School

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Pharmaceuticals

    • Dream career goals:

    • Tutor

      2021 – Present3 years

    Sports

    contortion

    2016 – 20193 years

    Arts

    • Shodo/sending assignments to Japan

      Calligraphy
      2020 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      National Honor Society — Member
      2022 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Schmid Memorial Scholarship
    I feel like I deserve this scholarship because of the persistence and perseverance I demonstrated throughout my high school experience. Whether it be educational obstacles, social challenges, or the looming expectation of my family, I have always proven myself to persevere. And this perseverance illustrated through my highschool life will continue on to college. When faced with the overwhelming cost of tuition required for my dream institutions, I will work hard to take advantage of any resources enabling me to pursue my dreams. No matter how many scholarships I need to apply to, or how much time I need to invest in writing these essays, I will continue to work hard until my dreams are attainable. Throughout my whole life I have been struggling with my mental health, having multiple instances where I would wonder if my hard work would even be worth it, or how easy it would be to just give up. But every single time, I was able to bounce back and understand what truly is important– How I can improve myself. With every obstacle I've encountered, I am able to craft the best solution for myself. Bad grades?- Try using a different study method and seek assistance from my teachers. Unhealthy friendship?- Instead of being sad about it, spend that time investing into new friendships. Mom wants you to have a 4.0?- Explain to her how you’ve set your own expectations for yourself, and work together to decrease the pressure. Throughout every single one of these instances I was able to turn it into a way to learn, a way in which I can better my future. I can live my life crafting these solutions, maneuvering my way through even the most difficult situations. The biggest obstacle facing me now is college and scholarships are the best solution I have given my situation. Due to my ability to grow and make the best out of what I have, I feel like I deserve this scholarship. Not just for who I am now, but also who I can be in the future. Being able to receive this scholarship means that I can focus exclusively on my education and betterment of myself. Additionally, given everything that I’ve overcome, I am deserving of this scholarship. All the mountains of mental struggles, and ways in which I am able to climb them prove this. I will continue to work hard to overcome anything in order to achieve my dreams.