Pursuing a higher education means so much to me because it is a dream that I want to accomplish. I am a first-generation Mexican-American. I want to pursue higher education because my parents did not have the resources to do so. My parents come from a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico. They came to the United States to build a better way of living. Even though they did not go to school they tried to provide the best they could for me and my two sisters. I want to set an example for my younger sister, she is eight years old. I want her to see the hard work I have done and for her to want to do her best just as I am doing. I want to set an example for her and for generations to come. Pursuing a higher education is so important to me because I want to do something in my life. There have been many times when I have been emotionally let down because many people say, "You can't do it" or "You're not good enough." I want to show them that I can do it and that I am good enough. Pursuing a higher education means so much to me because I want to be the first person in my family to go to college. Ever since I was a child, I have always seen movies of people graduating and seeing those people on screen made me want to be just like them. I want this opportunity because it is something that will benefit me in life. I know that there are many jobs that pay well and that you do not need schooling but I want to put in the extra effort because I want to be an inspiration to low-income minority students. As a Mexican-American school is very important because of our parents not being able to make it past the 5th grade because of money. I do not want money to be an issue when wanting to go to college. If I am granted this generous scholarship, I know that it will help me achieve my career dreams. I am scared to go to college because I do not want to put financial pressure on my parents. My parents work hard enough but I want to become financially independent so that they will not have to worry about the cost of college. College is very expensive and that is why it is a hard dream to achieve. I have always wanted to go into Pre-Med Studies or Architectural Engineering. I am still undecided because I just enjoy both fields in different ways. Hopefully, you all will consider me when choosing the winner of this generous scholarship. I know that if I am given this scholarship I will put it to good use. If given this scholarship I will be closer to achieving my dreams.