Hello! I am Isabela Lucero Mendez, a student at Brownsville Early College High School. I am currently 5th in my class with an average of high A's in all my classes. This past year, I was allowed the amazing opportunity to participate as one of the finalists in the International Science & Engineering Fair in Los Angeles. I plan to become a veterinary doctor in the future; however, I come from a low-income household. Since I was young, I worked hard to achieve the best possible grades to earn scholarships, so my parents or I would not have to help me pay for my education. I am a dedicated, ambitious young girl with goals to help better my community. Even though I may fall down sometimes due to troubling experiences, I always come back stronger. Thank you for considering me for any scholarships you have available!