I am black. I am gay. I am a woman. These things have shaped my experiences and have made me who I am today. Throughout my childhood, I spent my most of my time with electronics. Currently every aspect of my life is filled with it. As a kid I always thought I would end up working with computers. Now as an adult I see my future in cyber security. With this scholarship I will be able to reach my goals and finish school where I am currently studying for my Bachelor’s in Computer Science. I want to see more diversity in this field that is lacking in women, especially black and gay women. I want to be a driving force for the women after me to see that we can grow and succeed anywhere at any time. In five to ten years I see myself graduating and getting my dream job working for the government. I want to help take care of this country in the way I know best. Being able to work for my country and make it better in a way that I excel at will bring me true happiness. Right now I am working in a private company getting a chance to work and learn the ins and outs of the work I hope to do in my future. Though I choose not to use the word hope. I will make sure I am able to complete that goal no matter what. I have the dedication and now all I need is the education to back it up. Finding this scholarship has been a dream come true. Knowing that there is a support system for people like me is an amazing feeling. Everyone deserves a chance to make their career goals happen but that chance isn’t just given to everyone. I like others have been paying for 1 class per semester out of pocket just to continue my goal. With this scholarship it will allow me to take more classes and reach my goal quicker. I want this future for myself and the scholarship would be a step in the right direction for me. My career goals are the most important part of my life and I’d love to have this chance to make sure my career happens. I thank you for this amazing chance and thank you for the generosity to help those who need it. I hope you consider me further for this scholarship and do know I appreciate the chance to tell you my story.

I am black. I am gay. I am a woman. These things have shaped my experiences and have made me who I am today. Throughout my childhood, I spent my most of my time with electronics. Currently every aspect of my life is filled with it. As a kid I always thought I would end up working with computers. Now as an adult I see my future in cyber security. With this scholarship I will be able to reach my goals and finish school where I am currently studying for my Bachelor’s in Computer Science. I want to see more diversity in this field that is lacking in women, especially black and gay women. I want to be a driving force for the women after me to see that we can grow and succeed anywhere at any time. In five to ten years I see myself graduating and getting my dream job working for the government. I want to help take care of this country in the way I know best. Being able to work for my country and make it better in a way that I excel at will bring me true happiness. Right now I am working in a private company getting a chance to work and learn the ins and outs of the work I hope to do in my future. Though I choose not to use the word hope. I will make sure I am able to complete that goal no matter what. I have the dedication and now all I need is the education to back it up. Finding this scholarship has been a dream come true. Knowing that there is a support system for people like me is an amazing feeling. Everyone deserves a chance to make their career goals happen but that chance isn’t just given to everyone. I like others have been paying for 1 class per semester out of pocket just to continue my goal. With this scholarship it will allow me to take more classes and reach my goal quicker. I want this future for myself and the scholarship would be a step in the right direction for me. My career goals are the most important part of my life and I’d love to have this chance to make sure my career happens. I thank you for this amazing chance and thank you for the generosity to help those who need it. I hope you consider me further for this scholarship and do know I appreciate the chance to tell you my story.