Hello, my name is Jackson Carpenter and I am a senior in High School. I have visited 48 US States and 34 national parks, leading me to want to pursue a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. Being able to see a variety of America's landscapes and environments has inspired me to work as a Park Ranger. I have a desire to create an impact by helping protect and preserve the parks I will work at while helping visitors learn and possibly be inspired themselves. To achieve this goal, which is highly competitive, I will need to go to college, which is very expensive. Earning this scholarship would be immensely helpful to help cut the cost of college. Another goal that will help me achieve my professional passion is me continuing to travel. I have plans to visit Greece this summer, and after that, I will continue to visit America's national parks with the goal of visiting all 64. I will also plan on visiting the only two states I have not been to, which are Hawaii and Alaska. Fulfilling these goals require money, which I would get from my college degree. Thank you for the chance of earning $1000 to push me toward preserving America's most beloved landscapes for future generations.

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