1. As a rising sophomore, my first year in college was spent trying to navigate and balance this new student-athlete lifestyle. It was much more rigorous and demanding compared to high school. Between being on my own for the first time, workouts, practice, school work, and traveling it was hard for me to get involved around campus. I prioritized what was important to me, which was my sport, academics, health, and my loved ones. As part of the Howard University golf team, I am committed to early morning workouts, practice in the afternoons, and traveling for tournaments sometimes as much as 5 days at a time. Combining this with a full course load of classes it became a struggle to get adjusted to. My education is very important to me as I have earned a 3.65 GPA after my first 2 semesters. My commitment to my education meant having to do homework on planes, in hotels, on the way to practice, and staying up late to complete assignments. Managing all this for the first time along with prioritizing my health by getting enough sleep, recovering from workouts, watching how I eat, and also having time to relax and enjoy myself, leaves little time to be involved in extracurriculars. I’m extremely eager and look forward to getting involved next year and years following, especially since Howard’s School of Business is truly a gold mine of opportunities for students who actively participate in extracurriculars. 2. One of my biggest dreams in life is to own a coaching business to give back to the kids within my community by teaching them the game of golf. Passing on the knowledge that I have obtained through the years of experience like my coach did me is super important to me. My coach was a direct influence on this dream and I hope that in the future I can help students gain opportunities and that golf will open doors for them as it did for me. This dream of mine developed through all the years I spent playing golf. I figured that my 10 years of knowledge could help someone else pick up the game of golf and possibly make a hobby or even a career out of it. I ultimately decided to use some free time I had after practice to volunteer as an assistant coach for First Tee. I was able to see the direct influence I had on the kids that I taught every week, especially the little girls, watching their faces light up when they saw me, another girl teaching them. So by studying Business Management and using the skills that I gain from Howard University School of Business, networking events that I have the opportunity to participate in, and golf events that I have attended, I trust that I will be well equipped with the skills that I need to have a successful coaching business.  3. As I mentioned before, one of my goals post-graduation is to own a coaching business to introduce golf into the lives of kids within my community, especially those who may not have access to the sport. Golf has had such a positive impact on my life, giving me countless opportunities and opening so many doors, that I believe it has the ability to do the same for someone else. I believe that golf has the power to teach life skills, like integrity, discipline, and respect and I want to be someone who helps children experience that. I hope to create a supportive, inclusive space that fosters growth not only as athletes but as students. I am currently working toward this goal by serving as an assistant coach for First Tee which is an organization that uses golf to teach important life skills and core values and promotes youth development. I am also involved in the Ladies Clinics and Junior PGA League at my home club, which allows me to be a mentor to athletes and help them build a strong character through golf. Doing this allows me to use the platform I have as a student-athlete by sharing experiences and knowledge to help younger athletes within my community and be a mentor and role model for them. Ultimately I want to make the game more accessible and inclusive for the next generation, inspiring them to reach their full potential on and off the golf course.  4. Being a recipient of the Hulede Collegiate Golf Scholarship will have a massive impact on my college experience on and off the golf course. As a Division 1 athlete, I strive daily to balance the academic and athletic commitments I have made to myself and others around me. This scholarship will relieve me and my family of some financial stress as it will aid in the cost of tuition. It will significantly help me pursue my ultimate dream of playing professional golf on the LPGA Tour, allowing me to invest more of my time and effort into my academics and my performance on the golf course, rather than worrying about how I will pay for school. Beyond financial support, the mentorship component of the Hulede Scholarship can help me in the future. Having guidance and support from those who have a better understanding of the challenges there are of being a student-athlete will help me grow as both a person and an athlete. I am eager to learn from those who can help me develop stronger leadership skills, refine my goals, and navigate the transition from college to a successful career when the time comes. Your mission to support minority golfers is truly inspirational and deeply resonates with the goals that I have for the future of golf. Being considered for this scholarship is a huge honor and I am thankful for the opportunity to apply.