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Hobbies and interests
Computer Science
3D Modeling
Coding And Computer Science
Animation
Dentistry
Health Sciences
Biology
Biochemistry
Reading
Education
Literature
Novels
I read books multiple times per month
Nada Elarja
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Nada Elarja
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I am very ardent to be a helping hand. I'm filled with passion to reach my goals, whether deemed impossible or not. Putting a smile on people's faces lights my heart up. I'm proudly religious and trust in my creator's plans. One of my goals is to retire my parents and repay them for every moment they've provided for me, whether being financially, emotionally, and physically available for me constantly.
Education
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Computational Science
- Computer Science
- Environmental Design
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Career
Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens2023 – Present1 yearSale Associate
TJX Companies2021 – 2021
Sports
Basketball
Varsity2021 – 20221 year
Research
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Texas Scientific Lab — Research Shadower2023 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Nevada Mercy Care — Teacher2020 – 2020
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Entrepreneurship
Youssef University's Muslim Scholarship Fund
Islam emphasizes the importance of knowledge and encourages its pursuit, as the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim." (Sahih) Being a Muslim woman hasn't always been easy, as I was the only hijabi Muslim woman in my middle school located in Las Vegas. However, that has never made me feel any less of a person than anyone else.
I take great pride in being a Muslimah, and it has only fueled my determination to achieve my academic goals. I have put in the effort needed in every aspect of my school life and have volunteered to help tutor Syrian refugees. Later on, I moved to Texas and was accepted into the top schools in Dallas, Alhamdulillah. This fall, inshallah, I will be attending the University of Texas at Dallas.
Receiving this scholarship would ease the financial burden I am under, as I am working part-time to save up for tuition. It would also provide me with an opportunity to excel in my studies, as well as the volunteering I provide at MAS, a local masjid near my university. By the will of Allah, I will be majoring in Biology and pursuing the Pre-Dental path. Giving others an amazing smile is something I have been passionate about since I was a child. After all, smiling is sadaqah. Thus, being awarded this scholarship would reinforce my belief in the importance of knowledge and motivate me to excel in my future career.
Islam is an integral part of my life, and diversifying my school and workplace is crucial to me. Receiving this scholarship would propel me toward my goals by providing financial assistance and motivation in a world where Muslims are underrepresented. Staying motivated is a struggle for most people, but through my religion, as well as the hadiths and Allah's miraculous words in the Quran, I find reasons to keep going. These are the main, if not only, reasons why I persevere through tribulations.
I have come to realize that sabr (patience) is not only key, but trusting in Allah's plan will help me overcome any obstacle. Ultimately, if Allah sees this scholarship fit for me, it will be granted to me. Otherwise, it has not been written for me, and I am content with that. That's the beauty of Islam and its application in my daily life. In conclusion, this mindset has substantially influenced my academic and career goals.