My grandfather is someone I admire, and inspired me to pursue further education. He was the first person in our family to be a college graduate and have a successful business career. He attended the university of Notre Dame. He always told me about the importance of education, and how college would help me to achieve my dreams. Another thing that we had a connection with his sports knowledge. We both have great memories and can remember details and facts when it comes to the world. This made a great connection for our relationship. We always spoke regularly about school and sports. He played baseball, his whole life, including while he was at Notre Dame. This helped me make a connection to the sport of baseball. We would attend baseball games together when I was younger. Before he passed away, he told me to continue to make education and sports priority in my life since they were my passions. I have always been good at public speaking, even though I get very nervous when I do it. I started my public speaking career in the fifth grade when a teacher noticed that I was sitting in the stands commentating the game for the fans. I had this natural ability to explain what was going on while adding a little humor to the commentary. For some reason something comes over, and even though I am nervous and scared on the inside what comes out very confident and organized. I feel my grandfather has motivated me in this area by being by my side, even though he is no longer with us. In high school I participated on the mock trial team. This was a great experience because it gave me practice in public speaking and debate. I really enjoyed participating in mock trial and feel it is something that has given me a good experience to know what a career in law could be like. I would love to focus on sports law and hope negotiate contracts for professional athletes. This would allow me to combine two things that I am passionate about and work with professional athletes at the same time. I would love to pursue a career in law through higher education. This will be a long and expensive educational journey and any support I can get to help me achieve this dream would be greatly appreciated. I enjoy participating in debates, and the scholarship could help me reach my goal.