Growing up in Bangladesh as the eldest daughter in a single-income household, I was no stranger to responsibility. My mother’s stage 5 chronic kidney disease required constant dialysis and care. While juggling academics, I also became her primary emotional and logistical support. From a young age, I stepped into roles far beyond my years,managing the household, tutoring students to support us financially, and learning how to survive and serve at the same time. This hardship shaped me. It taught me to be resilient, empathetic, and resourceful. I began tutoring high school students in math and science when I was just a teenager. Over the past decade, I’ve mentored more than 30 students,many of them girls,helping them not just improve grades, but believe in their potential. This experience planted the seed of something I live by now - education can change everything. I pursued my undergraduate studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at North South University,Dhaka, Bangladesh where I completed my degree with distinction (87%) and developed solutions like the Automated Railway System and Medical Care Portal,focusing on design, coordination, and user accessibility over heavy coding. My goal was always clear-to make technology serve people, especially the most vulnerable. Outside the classroom, I led mental health initiatives as a Team Lead at 4M Virtual Clinic and Coordinator at 4M TV USA, organizing global workshops and campaigns. My volunteer work with platforms like Identity Inclusion and Walk to Serenity deepened my understanding of emotional well-being, especially within underserved communities. I’ve learned that mental health isn't separate from education or engineering,it’s woven into every part of how we function, thrive, or fall. Now, as a Master’s student in Industrial Engineering at Lamar University, I’m working to bridge technology and mental health. I recently won "First Place at Lamar’s Spring Expo 2025" for my research on how different note-taking methods affect learning, focus, and ergonomics,especially relevant for high-stress academic environments. With a 4.0 GPA and a growing interest in Human Factors, I’m preparing to pursue a PhD focused on creating real-world solutions,like wearable tech for stress regulation and systems that prioritize human well-being in design. But my goals don’t stop at personal success. I want to pay it forward,tenfold. I dream of building a scholarship fund for first-gen Muslim girls, particularly those facing health or financial crises at home. I envision creating digital platforms that connect struggling students with mentors, financial resources, and emotional support. I want to normalize mental health conversations in academia and advocate for policies that protect students who carry invisible burdens. I also hope to contribute to inclusive engineering research that reflects the needs of women, immigrants, and underserved communities. Being a Muslim woman has been both my root and my wings. Faith carried me through the darkest moments, and my mother’s strength showed me that women can hold the world together even when their own bodies are breaking. I want to be part of a future where no Muslim girl has to choose between surviving and dreaming. The Ismat Scholarship represents more than funding for me,it’s a symbol of belief in the power of Muslim women to lead, to heal, and to create change. If chosen, I will carry this legacy forward,by mentoring, by building, by serving,and by making space for more girls like me to rise.