Caring for others has always been a passion of mine. I knew that the health field was for me, and pharmacy was just the right fit. I aspire to work in the field of pharmacy and own a pharmacy, co-own a youth center, and build a nonprofit organization. Working in the field of pharmacy is a dream that I have always had. My mother and her best friend are both pharmacists and they love their jobs. They are my inspiration as they care for their patients and have relationships with them. Being able to see these two strong and intelligent black women work in pharmacy all of my life, has furthered my desire to pursue my career even further. As a young girl, watching my mother, I know how important it is to see people that look like you, take care of you, and I hope to be a part of that. My desire for pursuing a pharmacy degree comes from medicine itself. I have taken medicine since childhood. At the age of one, I was diagnosed with pneumonia. This then advanced to bronchitis, and in the end, I was left with asthma. Genetically, I got the short end of the stick as I also have allergies, and developed eczema at a very young age. I’ve experienced a life of nebulizers or breathing treatments, multiple forms of eczema creams and lotions, nose creams and sprays for periodic nosebleeds, and I now take two antihistamines for my allergies every night. Even though it would seem that these complications would make me hate medicine, they made me fall in love with it. I am blessed to have experienced what needing and using medicine is like, and how refusing or forgetting to take it would affect the body. Medicine is near and dear to my heart and it plays a vital role in making me into the person that I prefer to present myself as today. I want to be a role model in pharmacy. I aspire to become a pharmacist, own a pharmacy and nonprofit organization, and co-own a youth center with my younger sister. I plan to open a local pharmacy, to give the community a remote location for its pharmaceutical needs. My goals are to build connections, continue to learn, and use my pharmacy to reach the community. At the youth center, we will teach dance to our students and allow them to grow in creativity and build their passions. We want to give them a haven and provide a place that allows them to service their community, build valuable relationships, and be taught life lessons. For my nonprofit organization, I will focus on those in need within my community. I desire to provide daily necessities, meals, and educational resources. I’m hoping to truly make a positive impact on my community and hopefully grow to be able to spread my services to other communities as well. Overall, I am passionate about pharmacy. My background in life has allowed me to develop a love for pharmacy and helping others. With the help of this scholarship, I will be able to obtain my degree and pursue my visions. While my pharmacy is my first goal, I also want to serve my community with a youth center and nonprofit organization. I hope that through these accomplishments, I will be able to exercise caring for others, helping others, and doing what I love and desire; which is being of service to others and working in the medical field as a pharmacist.

I am passionate about helping others. I aspire to become a pharmacist, and to have my own pharmacy, nonprofit organization, and co-own a youth center with my younger sister. I plan to open a local pharmacy that gives the community a remote location for its pharmaceutical needs. My goals are to build connections, continue to learn, and use my pharmacy to reach the community. I hope that I am able to make my patients feel comfortable and welcomed, and that I help them care about their health as much as I do. My next project will be the youth center. My sister’s and I’s youth center will mainly be for dance and the performing arts as we are both currently dancers. While this is a focus of ours, we will also teach life lessons, and provide a space for other forms of activities like group discussions and community service projects. Our main goal is to reach out to the youth, and give them the opportunity to express themselves in ways that they may not be able to do in the outside world. We want to give them a safe haven that will allow them to grow as individuals, build valuable relationships, and learn how to find their passions. My nonprofit organization is my last project. My hopes are to build it from the investment of my pharmacy, just as that of the youth center. Through it, I will be able to focus on those in need within my community. My desire is to provide daily needs and meals, and educational resources as well. Overall, I want to touch my community, and shed some light and positivity that benefits everyone willing to participate.

I am a singer, dancer, and a baton twirler, but most importantly, I am a scholar. Throughout my high school career, I was able to achieve more than academic success. I would have two to four dance classes a week, band practice for majorette dance and twirling after school almost everyday, and I would attend church religiously for choir rehearsals and services. I lived a very busy lifestyle, and because of it, I had to learn how to multitask and prioritize. I would usually have some activity to focus on during the day whether it be dancing, searching for scholarships, or studying for classes, but no matter what it was, I was always learning. I graduated in the top ten percent of my class, with over twenty college credit hours, thirty three high school credits, and a 4.94 gpa. I am now a second-year pre-pharmacy junior at the University of Mississippi. I am a member of NSLS, NSCS, and Alpha Lambda Delta, along with being a part of some other extracurricular organizations. My desire for pursuing a pharmacy degree comes from medicine itself. I have taken medicine since childhood. At the age of one, I was diagnosed with pneumonia. This then advanced to bronchitis, and in the end I was left with asthma. Genetically, I got the short end of the stick as I also have allergies, and developed eczema at a very young age. I’ve experienced a life of nebulizers or breathing treatments, multiple forms of eczema creams and lotions, nose creams and sprays for periodic nosebleeds, and I now take two antihistamines for my allergies every night. Even though it would seem that these complications would make me hate medicine, they actually made me fall in love with it. I am blessed to have experienced what needing and using medicine is like, and how refusing or forgetting to take it would affect the body. Medicine is near and dear to my heart and it plays a vital role in making me into the person that I prefer to present myself as today. I want to do what I can to help others when it comes to encouraging them to take their medicine to help them live healthier lives. I aspire to become a pharmacist, and to have my own pharmacy, nonprofit organization, and to co-own a youth center with my younger sister. I plan to open a local pharmacy, to give the community a remote location for its pharmaceutical needs. My goals are to build connections, continue to learn, and use my pharmacy to reach the community. My sister’s and I’s youth center will mainly be for dance and the performing arts, but it will also be used for life lessons and other forms of activities like group discussions and community service projects. Our main goal is to reach out to the youth, and give them the opportunity to express themselves in ways that they may not be able to do in the outside world. The funds for the youth center will mostly come from our businesses. My nonprofit organization will be built from the investment of my pharmacy just as that of the youth center. It’s focus will be on those in need within my community, and my desire is to provide daily needs and meals. Overall, I am passionate about pharmacy. My background in life has allowed me to develop a love for pharmacy and helping others and my bachelor and doctorate degree will take me far in life. With the help of this scholarship I will be able to obtain my degree and pursue my vision of opening my own pharmacy, nonprofit, and youth center to continue to give back to the community. While my pharmacy is my first main goal, these degrees will also contribute to my future youth center and nonprofit organization. My degrees will allow me to exercise caring for others, helping others, and doing what I love and desire, which is being of service to others and working in the medical field as a pharmacist.

I am a singer, dancer, and a baton twirler, but most importantly, I am a scholar. Throughout my high school career, I was able to achieve more than academic success. I would have two to four dance classes a week, band practice for majorette dance and twirling after school almost everyday, and I would attend church religiously for choir rehearsals and services. I lived a very busy lifestyle, and because of it, I had to learn how to multitask and prioritize. I would usually have some activity to focus on during the day whether it be dancing, searching for scholarships, or studying for classes, but no matter what it was, I was always learning. I graduated in the top ten percent of my class, with over twenty college credit hours, thirty three high school credits, and a 4.94 gpa. I aspire to become a pharmacist, and to have my own pharmacy and a youth center with my younger sister. I am a student at the University of Mississippi. With hard work, a positive attitude, and an interview, I was accepted into its Early Entry Pharmacy program, guaranteeing my spot in its pharmacy program once I complete my junior year. I am a member of its Junior Entry Honors College, National Society of Leadership and Success, and Women of Color Network, and I am a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Alpha Lambda Delta. I plan to complete my seven year degree program in five years through perseverance, focus, and tenacity. After graduating, my goals are to work as a pharmacist for a maximum of five years, to prepare myself to become the owner of my own pharmacy, co-own a youth center, and start a nonprofit organization. I plan to have all of these goals completed over the next fifteen years of my life. My pharmacy, youth center, and nonprofit are my main goals, they are what I am working towards. I plan to start out with a local pharmacy, to give the community a remote location in which they will be able to have a community-oriented pharmacy. My sister’s and I’s youth center will mainly be for dance and the performing arts, but it will also be used for life lessons and other forms of activities like group discussions and community service projects. Our main goal is to reach out to the youth, and give them the opportunity to express themselves in ways that they may not be able to do in the outside world. My nonprofit organization will be built from the investment of my pharmacy just as that of the youth center. It will focus on providing supplies and information to my community. Overall, I am dedicated and passionate about both my college education and my professional goals. With the help of this scholarship I will be able to obtain my degree and pursue my vision of opening my own pharmacy and youth center to continue to give back to the community. This scholarship will be beneficial to me by becoming one of the building blocks of success for my future. I am a hard worker, and I am focused on bettering myself by bettering others, excelling in the paths that I have chosen, and by having a plan for my growth to build generational wealth for my family and community. If I know anything about success, it’s that no matter how much I do or achieve, I will always be hungry for more. I will never be satisfied with being stagnant.

Caring for others has always been a passion of mine. I knew that the health field was for me, but being a nurse, doctor, dentist or surgeon would not be a realistic work field because of my feelings towards handling bodily fluids, plaque, and fat. I aspire to work in the field of pharmacy, and to have my own pharmacy, youth center, and nonprofit organization. Working in the field of pharmacy is a dream that I have always had. My mother and her best friend are both pharmacists and they love their jobs. They are my inspiration as they care for their patients and have relationships with them. My desire for pursuing a pharmacy degree comes from medicine itself. I have taken medicine since childhood. At the age of one, I was diagnosed with pneumonia. This then advanced to bronchitis, and in the end I was left with asthma. Genetically, I got the short end of the stick as I also have allergies, and developed eczema at a very young age. I’ve experienced a life of nebulizers or breathing treatments, multiple forms of eczema creams and lotions, nose creams and sprays for periodic nosebleeds, and I now take two antihistamines for my allergies every night. Even though it would seem that these complications would make me hate medicine, they actually made me fall in love with it. I am blessed to have experienced what needing and using medicine is like, and how refusing or forgetting to take it would affect the body. Medicine is near and dear to my heart and it plays a vital role in making me into the person that I prefer to present myself as today. I want to do what I can to help others when it comes to encouraging them to take their medicine to help them live healthier lives. My pharmacy, youth center, and nonprofit organization are my main goals. As of now, I am pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences(BSPS). By obtaining this degree, I will be able to move into the professional program for pharmacy students. This will in turn pave the way for my PharmD, or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. By completing this program, I can then become a pharmacist and continue to pursue my dreams. After I gain experience in the field of pharmacy through both the professional program and the work field, I will prepare for my pharmacy. I plan to open a local pharmacy, to give the community a remote location in which they will easily be able to pick up their prescription. My goals are to build connections, continue to learn, and use my pharmacy to reach the community. My sister’s and I’s youth center will mainly be for dance and the performing arts, but it will also be used for life lessons and other forms of activities like group discussions and community service projects. Our main goal is to reach out to the youth, and give them the opportunity to express themselves in ways that they may not be able to do in the outside world. The funds for the youth center will mostly come from our businesses. My nonprofit organization will be built from the investment of my pharmacy just as that of the youth center. Overall, I am passionate about pharmacy. My background in life has allowed me to develop a love for pharmacy and helping others. My bachelor and doctorate degree will take me far in life. While the pharmacy is my first main goal, these degrees will also contribute to my future youth center and nonprofit organization. My degrees will allow me to exercise caring for others, helping others, and do what I love, which is working in the medical field as a pharmacist.

I prefer to have connections with others and to be able to interact with people. My experiences of working with an underserved community would be my service for the needy and homeless. I have been able to prepare dinners and care packages and deliver these items to those that are in need. With the help of my church family and my family, I have been able to service my community and others for the past nine years. I enjoy helping others and providing whatever I can to those that are in need. I have been able to impact others’ lives, and I am happy to say that these individuals have given me both purpose and perspective. Besides learning about my passion for others, I have also overcome challenges. One of the biggest challenges that I have overcame would be truly realizing that no one is perfect. Coming from a household with high academic standards has put a hold on me for my life. Getting anything less than an A was always a disappointment but putting that pressure on myself only led to anxiety and stress. For years I pushed myself extremely hard because I hated disappointing my father. I knew that I had to be the best, and in order to do that, I needed to work harder. I pushed the standard on myself, and this made me who I am today. Being successful is everyone's goal, but as I've grown, I have come to learn that failure is not final. I know that failing is okay and necessary, as it will teach me what winning truly feels like. I now realize that perfection is not a realistic goal, only progress truly matters. Lastly, I have been able to experience what it is to work with and help an underserved community. My perspective and desires are to reach the children that aren't as fortunate as others, but as I pursue my pharmacy degree, I just want to help people. My perspective on life isn't that people should have to work for them to advance, but I truly feel like education plays a larger role. I feel as if there are so many opportunities for people if they could only have the resources and ability to get to them. I hope that through my studies, and the help of others, I can help educate those that are underserved, and give them options in life, that will help to further them as individuals. Overall, I just want to be of service. I want to help and be able to serve those that need the help of others. I want to educate others, and use my experiences throughout life, to be someone that can be a positive figure in the health-care world. I hope that through working with others, I can gain more perspective and develop into a healthcare professional that is trusted. I want to be the person that changes the perspectives of others and contributes to building upon fair healthcare.