Order Growing up in a small apartment with my mother and younger brother, "peace" sometimes felt like looking for a quiet place in a cyclone. I learnt to halt when deadlines stacked up and tempers flared: close my eyes, cue a gentle EDM track, and let the controlled build-ups and drops calm the turbulence in my thoughts. During finals week last semester, I asked friends to a "midnight peace session" in our dorm lounge—lights turned down, headphones on, no conversation. Each of us chose a song to share, and for thirty minutes the group found peace in the same pulse. That serenity not only rejuvenated us but also reminded me that inner tranquility is a gift you can offer others. Love comes to pass in action. After my HVAC internship ended for the day, one evening I saw our elderly neighbor Mr. Patel straining to carry groceries up three flights of stairs. Rather than turning away, I grabbed my bag, assisted him in emptying, and remained with him until he recovered his breathing. He informed me about how his old boiler was failing as we spoke, but he lacked the funds to have it corrected. With the consent of my mentor, one week later I spent Saturday creating a low-cost retrofit schedule for his system. When someone provides water or a helping hand, that little act of kindness grounded in compassion carries the same love I observe on every rave dance floor. Unity Engineering is best when it is unified. Our group almost broke in my first design class over several concepts for a helicopter style medical drone. Rather than doubling down on my approach, I convened a "unity huddle" whereby we each drew our ideas, noted common objectives, and combined the best features into one hybrid model. The outcome was not just a better design but also a reminder that teamwork increases originality. And at my HVAC internship, I have joined cross-disciplinary teams—engineers, architects, sustainability experts—all driven by one goal: greener, more reasonably priced buildings. Collectively, we have transformed theoretical equations into practical answers. Honesty The base is respect. I try to honor all points of view in class—from the student advocating open-source ideas to the one concentrated on business margins. I probe, acknowledge their experiences, and look for common ground even when I disagree. That respect permeates all I do: opening doors, personally thanking the janitorial workers by name, or just listening when someone needs to be heard. PLUR is my compass rather than a fancy tagline. Every day I express love by deeds of service; I create unity by raising teamwork; I ground myself and provide peace to others; and I live respect by valuing every voice. Someday I'll dance under festival lights knowing I've already inhabited PLUR in every lab, hall, and house I've touched.

Problem-solving has never been a choice; it has always been a necessity, whether that means repairing something at home or intervening when things go south. That survival instinct, molded by family obligations and a low-income background, is exactly what drives my love of engineering now. Being the child of a single mother and a student of mechanical engineering, I know firsthand the ability of engineering to transform life as opposed to only in theory but in fact. Long term, I want to be a mechanical systems engineer with an eye on sustainable design, especially in low-cost, energy-efficient technology for underprivileged areas. As I speak, I aminterning for an HVAC company focused on energy-efficient solutions, where I am learning firsthand how clever design decisions immediately lower expenses and environmental effect. It has strengthened my dedication to this field and shown me what is feasible when creativity aligns with goal. My motivation transcends mere obsession with gears and design schematics. Engineering is seen as a service here. It's about creating tools to enable individuals to bounce back from adversity and deal with hardship. Coming from a low-income background, I have personally experienced how few resources may affect the possibilities we are able to access. I would like to help to demolish that wall. My goals are based on empathy, tenacity, and curiosity. Empathy helps me to realize that, without accessibility, innovation is meaningless. When the work gets challenging, endurance helps me to keep on; engineering is rarely simple. And curiosity drives me to learn more as practical answers hardly come by just from simply following the book. It has not been easy for me to be a full-time student helping support my mother and younger brother. Those obligations, however, have helped me to control anxiety, perform under duress, and keep attention on what counts. I'm glad to report that in one of the most rigorous departments at my university, I have kept a high GPA. Not because it was simple; rather, I learned to show up for the people who rely on me and myself. Not only would achieving this scholarship help me to reduce financial stress; it would enable me to remain totally involved in my academics, research, and long-term goals. I am not requesting a gift-card. I am asking for an investment into me, one I intend to pay back throughout a career committed to helping others the way scholarships like this one can help me. My major is not only engineering, but it is my language and my approach of giving back.