I am Keira Diaz, a hardworking senior from Shadow Creek High School. I will graduate in May 2023 with my Associate Degree in General Studies and a high school diploma. In the upcoming Fall semester, I plan on attending Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, to pursue a bachelor's degree in social work. Any scholarship I receive will help me immensely because my parents have decided not to support my college finances unless I pursue a nursing career. Therefore, the funds I receive from these scholarships will help me pursue my dream of becoming an empathetic social worker. I still have much to learn, but by taking courses and meeting like-minded peers and new mentors, college is where I can pursue my dreams. I am more determined than ever to advocate for support and positive change.

• Advocacy
• Volunteering

• Tennis

  Varsity · 1 award

  2019 – 2023

  Awards:

  Multiple First place awards for girl's singles and doubles.

• Member of the arts community

  Shadow Creek High School arts · Painting

  2021 – 2023

  Productions:

  Took multiple advanced Painting classes

• I care for abandoned animals by dog walking, socializing them with other animals, appealing to them to potential adopters, and grooming them for an average of 2 hours per week.

  Volunteering · Houston Humane Society, Houston, Texas

  2022 – Present

  Mission:

  To care for abused and neglected animals by giving them comfort and basic necessities.

• I sort, pack, and distribute food and toiletries to low-income and homeless people for an average of 3 hours per week.

  Volunteering · Houston Food Bank, Houston, Texas

  2022 – Present

  Mission:

  To improve the welfare of low-income families by providing food and supplies.

• I folded, packed, and distributed new and reusable underwear for low-income children for an average of 2 hours a week.

  Volunteering · Undies For Everyone, Houston, Texas

  2018 – 2019

  Mission:

  To help low-income children by providing them with clean and reusable underwear.