I am applying for this scholarship because I love being an auto mechanic; it will put me in a well-founded and fulfilling career where I will be able to get my hands on something. Growing up as a little boy, I was highly fascinated with vehicles—naming makes and models, collecting Hot Wheels, and spending hours on YouTube watching the building of cars. For instance, I would go with my dad to do some repairs in the house or the car, and while working, he would tell me how such and such in a car works or how this or that would work; all of these, over time, crystallized an obvious career ambition to be an auto mechanic. I am interested in transforming my passion for vehicles into a professional life that may also enable me to help people keep their cars running safely while also educating them about how different things function in their daily rides. Working with my hands, problem-solving, and being part of the safety and reliability of vehicles are some things that excite me. This would be too much to handle since the cost to study and train for such a profession is overwhelming, and this scholarship would go a long way in ensuring I receive the much-needed skills and knowledge associated with being an auto-certified mechanic. Later in life, I want to be an influence within the field of automotive by not just properly fixing automobiles but also being a source that others within my community can count on. A majority of people worldwide do not have basic knowledge of how to service their cars or how their vehicles work, leading mainly to costly repairs and unsafe driving conditions. It would be my aspiration to become the kind of mechanic who establishes long-term relationships with his customers by educating them about their cars while at the same time providing quality and reliable service. I want to be in a position to assist people with their decision-making capabilities when it comes to car care, saving money and preventing repairs. This is important because through this, I will be able to give back to my community by being a mentor to interested young people in auto mechanics who need a good role model and a means of support. I think that sharing skills and experiences among the many developing talents is very necessary within the industry. A right scholarship would translate to an opportunity to take a starting point toward these goals in making a difference not only in the automotive industry but overall.