I am a West Virginia resident coming from a poor background hoping to major in aerospace engineering. My goal is to attend West Virginia University and to get a Master’s degree in aerospace engineering. I am extremely passionate toward the mechanisms of the universe and of space in general. I hope to be able to graduate smoothly, but financial issues are preventing this from happening. I am an excellent applicant for scholarships because of my academic achievements and my need for the extra help to attend college, as I would be unable to afford it myself.