My turning point in life outside of highschool and coming into the real world is me being able to embrace myself and realize I’m Just as normal as any one else and my sickle cell animea does not entirely affect my life. And one moment in my life that made me insecure about my sickle cell was when I was in elementary being kind and vulnerable To my friends and telling them what disease I had and one said “ew I don’t want get it get away from it’s contagious” but what they didn’t know that it wasn’t because of my immune system but the don’t give me the time to finish and automatically judge me. There was also other moments where I was depressed that I couldn’t do other things that other kids and I was constantly stuck in the hospital, even the play room wasn’t satisfying for me as an kid i want to be outside in the sun or in the pool for an long time like the others. When my mom moved out family to Georgia because I was always getting sick in Florida it was the best thing that happened because now I can play with kids and do other things I want able to do because of how sickly i was. Being in a new environment and adjusting has helped me a lot to the point where I started making new friends and I was able to to play outside in the sun and be in the pool for long periods of time. i dont have a lot of opportunities for things like these due to where I come from, financial issues and academic issues but I feel I earned this scholarship for ability to trying to find my purpose in life and work out for because all my life i never got things handed to me i had to work hard for it and helping with my financial issues for college will make my purpose in life helpful to find Receiving this opportunity will help achieve my goals in many ways that's including benefiting my education, not stressing over financial status and having a better way of going into college my first year. this scholarship will also help achieve my goals in my work ethic and thriving in school for a better outcome. my studies in psychology will help me accomplish many things in life including helping people overcome troubles and problems in their that they can't help themselves my passion in helping people. And not only helping but hearing them like no else would hear them but not only that but having the heart and courage to help any person I see, that won't be able to heal or help themselves on their own. me achieving my goals and moving forward in adulthood life will make my family proud but most of all make me and God proud too. College, I know it won't be easy but me pushing through and working hard can help me succeed and having motivation through-out college life to help me successful and accomplish everything I need to do and have planned in my future.

My turning point in life outside of highschool and coming into the real world is me being able to embrace myself and realize I’m Just as normal as any one else and my sickle cell animea does not entirely affect my life. And one moment in my life that made me insecure about my sickle cell was when I was in elementary being kind and vulnerable To my friends and telling them what disease I had and one said “ew I don’t want get it get away from it’s contagious” but what they didn’t know that it wasn’t because it was in my blood cells inside of my immune system but the don’t give me the time to finish and automatically judge me. There was also other moments where I was depressed that I couldn’t do other things that other kids and I was constantly stuck in the hospital, even the play room wasn’t satisfying for me as an kid i want to be outside in the sun or in the pool for an long time like the others. When my mom moved out family to Georgia because I was always getting sick in Florida it was the best thing that happened because now I can play with kids and do other things I want able to do because of how sickly i was. Being in a new environment and adjusting has helped me a lot to the point where I started making new friends and I was able to to play outside. This made me realize what college was gonna be for me no matter what college I go to I’ll always be myself , stay persistent and be the person I always wanted to be for myself. achieving my goals and moving forward in adulthood life will make my family proud but most of all make me and God proud too. College, I know it won't be easy but me pushing through and working hard can help me succeed and having motivation through-out college life to help me successful and accomplish everything I need to do and have planned in my future. Receiving this opportunity will help achieve my goals in many ways that's including benefiting my education, not stressing over financial status and having a better way of going into college my first year. this scholarship will also help achieve my goals in my work ethic and thriving in school for a better outcome. my studies in psychology will help me accomplish many things in life including helping people overcome troubles and problems in their that they can't help themselves my passion in helping people.

My turning point in life outside of highschool and coming into the real world is me being able to embrace myself and realize I’m Just as normal as any one else and my sickle cell animea does not entirely affect my life. And one moment in my life that made me insecure about my sickle cell was when I was in elementary being kind and vulnerable To my friends and telling them what disease I had and one said “ew I don’t want get it get away from it’s contagious” but what they didn’t know that it wasn’t because it was in my blood cells inside of my immune system but the don’t give me the time to finish and automatically judge me. There was also other moments where I was depressed that I couldn’t do other things that other kids and I was constantly stuck in the hospital, even the play room wasn’t satisfying for me as an kid i want to be outside in the sun or in the pool for an long time like the others. When my mom moved out family to Georgia because I was always getting sick in Florida it was the best thing that happened because now I can play with kids and do other things I want able to do because of how sickly i was. Being in a new environment and adjusting has helped me a lot to the point where I started making new friends and I was able to to play outside in the sun and be in the pool for long periods of time. When i got to highschool I thought with my 504 plan I would feel like an outsider but this plan has actually helped me a lot with needing equipment that I need to me the 504 plan was also the best thing that has happened to me. I think I strongly justified this scholarship not for my grades, not for my student academics, not for being kind but for being a kid like me where i dont have a lot of opportunities for things like these due to where I come from, financial issues and academic issues but I feel I earned this scholarship for ability to trying to find my purpose in life and work out for because all my life i never got things handed to me i had to work hard for it and helping with my financial issues for college will make my purpose in life helpful to find Receiving this opportunity will help achieve my goals in many ways that's including benefiting my education, not stressing over financial status and having a better way of going into college my first year. this scholarship will also help achieve my goals in my work ethic and thriving in school for a better outcome. my studies in psychology will help me accomplish many things in life including helping people overcome troubles and problems in their that they can't help themselves my passion in helping people. And not only helping but hearing them like no else would hear them but not only that but having the heart and courage to help any person I see, that won't be able to heal or help themselves on their own. me achieving my goals and moving forward in adulthood life will make my family proud but most of all make me and God proud too. College, I know it won't be easy but me pushing through and working hard can help me succeed and having motivation through-out college life to help me successful and accomplish everything.

My turning point in life outside of highschool and coming into the real world is me being able to embrace myself and realize I’m Just as normal as any one else and my sickle cell animea does not entirely affect my life. And one moment in my life that made me insecure about my sickle cell was when I was in elementary being kind and vulnerable To my friends and telling them what disease I had and one said “ew I don’t want get it get away from it’s contagious” but what they didn’t know that it wasn’t because it was in my blood cells inside of my immune system but the don’t give me the time to finish and automatically judge me. There was also other moments where I was depressed that I couldn’t do other things that other kids and I was constantly stuck in the hospital, even the play room wasn’t satisfying for me as an kid i want to be outside in the sun or in the pool for an long time like the others. When my mom moved out family to Georgia because I was always getting sick in Florida it was the best thing that happened because now I can play with kids and do other things I want able to do because of how sickly i was. Being in a new environment and adjusting has helped me a lot to the point where I started making new friends and I was able to to play outside in the sun and be in the pool for long periods of time. When i got to highschool I thought with my 504 plan I would feel like an outsider but this plan has actually helped me a lot with needing equipment that I need to me the 504 plan was also the best thing that has happened to me. I think I strongly justified this scholarship not for my grades, not for my student academics, not for being kind but for being a kid like me where i dont have a lot of opportunities for things like these due to where I come from, financial issues and academic issues but I feel I earned this scholarship for ability to trying to find my purpose in life and work out for because all my life i never got things handed to me i had to work hard for it and helping with my financial issues for college will make my purpose in life helpful to find Receiving this opportunity will help achieve my goals in many ways that's including benefiting my education, not stressing over financial status and having a better way of going into college my first year. this scholarship will also help achieve my goals in my work ethic and thriving in school for a better outcome. my studies in psychology will help me accomplish many things in life including helping people overcome troubles and problems in their that they can't help themselves my passion in helping people. And not only helping but hearing them like no else would hear them but not only that but having the heart and courage to help any person I see, that won't be able to heal or help themselves on their own. me achieving my goals and moving forward in adulthood life will make my family proud but most of all make me and God proud too. College, I know it won't be easy but me pushing through and working hard can help me succeed and having motivation through-out college life to help me successful and accomplish everything.

My turning point in life outside of highschool and coming into the real world is me being able to embrace myself and realize I’m Just as normal as any one else and my sickle cell animea does not entirely affect my life. And one moment in my life that made me insecure about my sickle cell was when I was in elementary being kind and vulnerable To my friends and telling them what disease I had and one said “ew I don’t want get it get away from it’s contagious” but what they didn’t know that it wasn’t because it was in my blood cells inside of my immune system but the don’t give me the time to finish and automatically judge me. There was also other moments where I was depressed that I couldn’t do other things that other kids and I was constantly stuck in the hospital, even the play room wasn’t satisfying for me as an kid i want to be outside in the sun or in the pool for an long time like the others. When my mom moved out family to Georgia because I was always getting sick in Florida it was the best thing that happened because now I can play with kids and do other things I want able to do because of how sickly i was. Being in a new environment and adjusting has helped me a lot to the point where I started making new friends and I was able to to play outside in the sun and be in the pool for long periods of time. When i got to highschool I thought with my 504 plan I would feel like an outsider but this plan has actually helped me a lot with needing equipment that I need to me the 504 plan was also the best thing that has happened to me. I think I strongly justified this scholarship not for my grades, not for my student academics, not for being kind but for being a kid like me where i dont have a lot of opportunities for things like these due to where I come from, financial issues and academic issues but I feel I earned this scholarship for ability to trying to find my purpose in life and work out for because all my life i never got things handed to me i had to work hard for it and helping with my financial issues for college will make my purpose in life helpful to find Receiving this opportunity will help achieve my goals in many ways that's including benefiting my education, not stressing over financial status and having a better way of going into college my first year. this scholarship will also help achieve my goals in my work ethic and thriving in school for a better outcome. my studies in psychology will help me accomplish many things in life including helping people overcome troubles and problems in their that they can't help themselves my passion in helping people. And not only helping but hearing them like no else would hear them but not only that but having the heart and courage to help any person I see, that won't be able to heal or help themselves on their own. me achieving my goals and moving forward in adulthood life will make my family proud but most of all make me and God proud too. College, I know it won't be easy but me pushing through and working hard can help me succeed and having motivation through-out college life to help me be successful in life.

As an 18-year-old Black woman from Perry, Georgia, attending Perry High School, I feel like I'm just starting to figure out who I am and what I want to do. Life feels big and full of choices. Recently, I watched the movie "Hidden Figures," and it really changed how I see things, especially about my own future and my education. It made me look at the world, and myself, in a whole new way. The movie tells the true story of three amazing Black women who worked at NASA during the space race. They were brilliant at math and science, but they faced so many unfair challenges just because of their skin color and because they were women. Seeing Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson on screen, solving huge problems and helping send people to space, was incredibly powerful for me. It showed me Black women doing important, smart work, which isn't something you always see in movies or even in history books. It made me feel a deep sense of pride and made me think, "If they could do that, what can I do?" Before watching "Hidden Figures," I sometimes saw school, especially subjects like math and science, as just something I had to get through. But the movie completely changed that for me. It showed how knowledge, especially in these fields, isn't just about getting good grades; it's about having the power to make big changes and solve real-world problems. These women used their brains to help America reach for the stars. Now, I'm ready to look at my education differently. I want to dig deeper into my classes, ask more questions, and truly understand how what I'm learning can be used in the real world. It made me realize that my education is a tool, and I need to sharpen it as much as I can. Beyond just school, "Hidden Figures" also changed my general outlook on life. It taught me about sticking up for yourself, even when things are hard and people doubt you. The women in the movie didn't let unfair rules or mean words stop them. They kept working hard, proving their worth, and breaking down walls. As a young Black woman, this message hit home. It made me realize that I shouldn't let anyone tell me what I can or cannot achieve. It gave me a stronger belief in my own abilities and a desire to push past any limits I might face. In short, "Hidden Figures" wasn't just a movie; it was a wake-up call. It filled me with inspiration and a new sense of purpose. It made me, an 18-year-old from Perry High School, truly ready to evaluate my education more seriously and to face life with more confidence and determination. I now see that my mind is my greatest asset, and I'm excited to see where it can take me.

Being part of a community means more than just living in a place; it means helping to make it better. For me, this happens through two important activities: attending South Side Baptist Church in Perry, Georgia, and volunteering at Paws for Help, an animal shelter in Warner Robins. These two different paths both let me contribute positively and feel connected to the people and animals around me. It’s how I show I care and try to spread kindness. My church, South Side Baptist in Perry, Georgia, is a big part of how I help. Every Sunday, I go to services. It’s a time for me to think, learn, and feel peaceful. The messages often talk about being kind, forgiving others, and helping those in need. These ideas inspire me to be a better person all week. The church community feels like a family, offering support and a place where I belong. It reminds me of good values that guide my actions and gives me strength. Because church helps me so much, I often encourage my friends to come along. I don't force them, but I share how going to South Side Baptist Church makes me feel calm and hopeful, especially when things are tough. Sometimes, I invite them to come with me, or we talk about what we learned. I explain that it’s about finding a place where you feel accepted and can learn about being a good person. It’s great when a friend comes, even once, because I believe everyone can benefit from a place that teaches kindness and offers a sense of belonging. Beyond church, my love for animals leads me to Paws for Help, the animal shelter in Warner Robins. It makes me sad to think of animals without a home. At Paws for Help, I do many things. I help clean the kennels and cages, which is important for keeping the animals healthy. I also walk the dogs and spend time petting the cats, making them feel loved and less scared. I help at adoption events too, talking to people and making sure the animals look their best. Every bit of help makes a big difference for these animals waiting for a home. Whether I’m at South Side Baptist Church or Paws for Help, my goal is always the same: to make a positive difference. Church helps me grow personally and encourages me to live by good values, which then guides how I help others. Encouraging friends to come to church helps build a stronger, more caring community. And helping at the animal shelter lets me directly care for creatures who need a voice, giving them comfort and a better chance at a happy life. These actions, big or small, make me feel like I’m truly making my community a better place for everyone.

My turning point in life outside of highschool and coming into the real world is me being able to embrace myself and realize I’m Just as normal as any one else and my sickle cell animea does not entirely affect my life. And one moment in my life that made me insecure about my sickle cell was when I was in elementary being kind and vulnerable To my friends and telling them what disease I had and one said “ew I don’t want get it get away from it’s contagious” but what they didn’t know that it wasn’t because it was in my blood cells inside of my immune system but the don’t give me the time to finish and automatically judge me. There was also other moments where I was depressed that I couldn’t do other things that other kids and I was constantly stuck in the hospital, even the play room wasn’t satisfying for me as an kid i want to be outside in the sun or in the pool for an long time like the others. When my mom moved out family to Georgia because I was always getting sick in Florida it was the best thing that happened because now I can play with kids and do other things I want able to do because of how sickly i was. Being in a new environment and adjusting has helped me a lot to the point where I started making new friends and I was able to to play outside in the sun and be in the pool for long periods of time. When i got to highschool I thought with my 504 plan I would feel like an outsider but this plan has actually helped me a lot with needing equipment that I need to me the 504 plan was also the best thing that has happened to me. I think I strongly justified this scholarship not for my grades, not for my student academics, not for being kind but for being a kid like me where i dont have a lot of opportunities for things like these due to where I come from, financial issues and academic issues but I feel I earned this scholarship for ability to trying to find my purpose in life and work out for because all my life i never got things handed to me i had to work hard for it and helping with my financial issues for college will make my purpose in life helpful to find Receiving this opportunity will help achieve my goals in many ways that's including benefiting my education, not stressing over financial status and having a better way of going into college my first year. this scholarship will also help achieve my goals in my work ethic and thriving in school for a better outcome. my studies in psychology will help me accomplish many things in life including helping people overcome troubles and problems in their that they can't help themselves my passion in helping people. And not only helping but hearing them like no else would hear them but not only that but having the heart and courage to help any person I see, that won't be able to heal or help themselves on their own. me achieving my goals and moving forward in adulthood life will make my family proud but most of all make me and God proud too. College, I know it won't be easy but me pushing through and working hard can help me succeed and having motivation through-out college life to help me be successful.

My turning point in life outside of highschool and coming into the real world is me being able to embrace myself and realize I’m Just as normal as any one else and my sickle cell animea does not entirely affect my life. And one moment in my life that made me insecure about my sickle cell was when I was in elementary being kind and vulnerable To my friends and telling them what disease I had and one said “ew I don’t want get it get away from it’s contagious” but what they didn’t know that it wasn’t because it was in my blood cells inside of my immune system but the don’t give me the time to finish and automatically judge me. There was also other moments where I was depressed that I couldn’t do other things that other kids and I was constantly stuck in the hospital, even the play room wasn’t satisfying for me as an kid i want to be outside in the sun or in the pool for an long time like the others. When my mom moved out family to Georgia because I was always getting sick in Florida it was the best thing that happened because now I can play with kids and do other things I want able to do because of how sickly i was. Being in a new environment and adjusting has helped me a lot to the point where I started making new friends and I was able to to play outside in the sun and be in the pool for long periods of time. When i got to highschool I thought with my 504 plan I would feel like an outsider but this plan has actually helped me a lot with needing equipment that I need to me the 504 plan was also the best thing that has happened to me. I think I strongly justified this scholarship not for my grades, not for my student academics, not for being kind but for being a kid like me where i dont have a lot of opportunities for things like these due to where I come from, financial issues and academic issues but I feel I earned this scholarship for ability to trying to find my purpose in life and work out for because all my life i never got things handed to me i had to work hard for it and helping with my financial issues for college will make my purpose in life helpful to find Receiving this opportunity will help achieve my goals in many ways that's including benefiting my education, not stressing over financial status and having a better way of going into college my first year. this scholarship will also help achieve my goals in my work ethic and thriving in school for a better outcome. my studies in psychology will help me accomplish many things in life including helping people overcome troubles and problems in their that they can't help themselves my passion in helping people. And not only helping but hearing them like no else would hear them but not only that but having the heart and courage to help any person I see, that won't be able to heal or help themselves on their own. me achieving my goals and moving forward in adulthood life will make my family proud but most of all make me and God proud too. College, I know it won't be easy but me pushing through and working hard can help me succeed and having motivation through-out college life to help me be successful.

Life often presents its most profound lessons through the crucible of personal experience, and for me, that crucible has been the pervasive shadow of drug addiction within my family. The stories of my Uncle Kamar and Aunt Taffy, both from my father's side and rooted in the landscape of Fort Myers, Florida, serve as stark, tragic reminders of addiction's devastating power. Coupled with my father's ongoing struggle, these experiences have forged in me an unshakeable resolve to forge a different path. My Uncle Kamar was one of the first to succumb to this insidious disease. His passing, a direct consequence of needle injections, sent a ripple of profound grief and despair through our family. Though I was young, the weight of his absence and the hushed conversations surrounding his death left an indelible mark. It was my initial, brutal introduction to the finality of addiction – a stark lesson in how a substance can utterly consume a life, leaving behind only sorrow, unanswered questions, and a gaping void. His memory remains a somber testament to the fragility of existence and the irreversible consequences of certain choices. Not long after, my Aunt Taffy also fell victim to the relentless grip of drugs. Her death, specifically attributed to coke, added another layer of heartbreak to our family's already burdened narrative. Each loss felt like a piece of our collective spirit being chipped away, leaving behind a void that could never truly be filled. These cumulative experiences painted a vivid, painful picture of a cycle that seemed to ensnare those I loved, demonstrating with chilling clarity how addiction can ripple through generations, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The common origin of these struggles in Fort Myers, Florida, further underscores the localized yet universal nature of this challenge. Adding to this complex tapestry of pain is my father, who, despite being alive, continues to battle drug addiction. His struggle means he is not as present in my life as I desperately wish he could be. This absence, born from his ongoing fight, manifests as a different kind of pain – a continuous ache of what could be, what should be. It’s a constant, poignant reminder that addiction doesn't merely claim lives; it also diminishes relationships, creates vast emotional distances, and robs families of precious moments and genuine connections. Witnessing these tragedies firsthand has instilled in me a profound and unwavering resolve. The pain, the loss, and the fractured relationships have taught me a lesson more powerful and visceral than any lecture or cautionary tale could ever convey: I will never do drugs. I have seen the destructive path they carve, the lives they claim, and the families they tear apart. My experiences have forged in me a deep-seated desire to break this cycle, to consciously choose a different path, and to live a life free from the insidious chains of addiction. I am determined to honor the memory of those I’ve lost and to build a future defined by health, presence, and genuine connection, rather than by the pervasive shadow of substance abuse. This commitment is not merely a personal vow; it is a testament to the enduring hope that even from the deepest sorrow, one can find the strength to choose a brighter, healthier future.

My turning point in life outside of highschool and coming into the real world is me being able to embrace myself and realize I’m Just as normal as any one else and my sickle cell animea does not entirely affect my life. And one moment in my life that made me insecure about my sickle cell was when I was in elementary being kind and vulnerable To my friends and telling them what disease I had and one said “ew I don’t want get it get away from it’s contagious” but what they didn’t know that it wasn’t because it was in my blood cells inside of my immune system but the don’t give me the time to finish and automatically judge me. There was also other moments where I was depressed that I couldn’t do other things that other kids and I was constantly stuck in the hospital, even the play room wasn’t satisfying for me as an kid i want to be outside in the sun or in the pool for an long time like the others. When my mom moved out family to Georgia because I was always getting sick in Florida it was the best thing that happened because now I can play with kids and do other things I want able to do because of how sickly i was. Being in a new environment and adjusting has helped me a lot to the point where I started making new friends and I was able to to play outside in the sun and be in the pool for long periods of time. I think I strongly justified this scholarship not for my grades, not for my student academics, not for being kind but for being a kid like me where i dont have a lot of opportunities for things like these due to where I come from, financial issues and academic issues but I feel I earned this scholarship for ability to trying to find my purpose in life and work out for because all my life i never got things handed to me i had to work hard for it and helping with my financial issues for college will make my purpose in life helpful to find Receiving this opportunity will help achieve my goals in many ways that's including benefiting my education, not stressing over financial status and having a better way of going into college my first year. this scholarship will also help achieve my goals in my work ethic and thriving in school for a better outcome. my studies in psychology will help me accomplish many things in life including helping people overcome troubles and problems in their that they can't help themselves my passion in helping people. And not only helping but hearing them like no else would hear them but not only that but having the heart and courage to help any person I see, that won't be able to heal or help themselves on their own. me achieving my goals and moving forward in adulthood life will make my family proud but most of all make me and God proud too. College, I know it won't be easy but me pushing through and working hard can help me succeed and having motivation through-out college life to help me successful and accomplish everything I need to do and have planned in my future.

My turning point in life outside of highschool and coming into the real world is me being able to embrace myself and realize I’m Just as normal as any one else and my sickle cell animea does not entirely affect my life. And one moment in my life that made me insecure about my sickle cell was when I was in elementary being kind and vulnerable To my friends and telling them what disease I had and one said “ew I don’t want get it get away from it’s contagious” but what they didn’t know that it wasn’t because it was in my blood cells inside of my immune system but the don’t give me the time to finish and automatically judge me. There was also other moments where I was depressed that I couldn’t do other things that other kids and I was constantly stuck in the hospital, even the play room wasn’t satisfying for me as an kid i want to be outside in the sun or in the pool for an long time like the others. When my mom moved out family to Georgia because I was always getting sick in Florida it was the best thing that happened because now I can play with kids and do other things I want able to do because of how sickly i was. Being in a new environment and adjusting has helped me a lot to the point where I started making new friends and I was able to to play outside in the sun and be in the pool for long periods of time. When i got to highschool I thought with my 504 plan I would feel like an outsider but this plan has actually helped me a lot with needing equipment that I need to me the 504 plan was also the best thing that has happened to me. I think I strongly justified this scholarship not for my grades, not for my student academics, not for being kind but for being a kid like me where i dont have a lot of opportunities for things like these due to where I come from, financial issues and academic issues but I feel I earned this scholarship for ability to trying to find my purpose in life and work out for because all my life i never got things handed to me i had to work hard for it and helping with my financial issues for college will make my purpose in life helpful to find Receiving this opportunity will help achieve my goals in many ways that's including benefiting my education, not stressing over financial status and having a better way of going into college my first year. this scholarship will also help achieve my goals in my work ethic and thriving in school for a better outcome. my studies in psychology will help me accomplish many things in life including helping people overcome troubles and problems in their that they can't help themselves my passion in helping people. And not only helping but hearing them like no else would hear them but not only that but having the heart and courage to help any person I see, that won't be able to heal or help themselves on their own. me achieving my goals and moving forward in adulthood life will make my family proud but most of all make me and God proud too. College, I know it won't be easy but me pushing through and working hard can help me succeed and having motivation through-out college life to help me successful and accomplish everything I need to do and have planned in my future.

My turning point in life outside of highschool and coming into the real world is me being able to embrace myself and realize I’m Just as normal as any one else and my sickle cell anemia does not entirely affect my life And one moment in my life that made me insecure about my sickle cell was when I was in elementary being kind and vulnerable To my friends and telling them what disease I had and one said “ew I don’t want get it get away from it’s contagious” but what they didn’t know that it wasn’t because it was in my blood cells inside of my immune system but the don’t give me the time to finish and automatically judge me Receiving this opportunity will help achieve my goals in many ways that's including benefiting my education, not stressing over financial status and having a better way of going into college my first year. this scholarship will also help achieve my goals in my work ethic and thriving in school for a better outcome. my studies in psychology will help me accomplish many things in life including helping people overcome troubles and problems in their that they can't help themselves my passion in helping people. And not only helping but hearing them like no else would hear them but not only that but having the heart and courage to help any person I see, that won't be able to heal or help themselves on their own. me achieving my goals and moving forward in adulthood life will make my family proud but most of all make me and God proud too. I think I strongly justified this scholarship not for my grades, not for my student academics, not for being kind but for being a kid like me where I do not have a lot of opportunities for things like these due to where I come from, financial issues and academic issues but I feel I earned this scholarship for ability to trying to find my purpose in life and work out for because all my life i never got things handed to me i had to work hard for it and helping with my financial issues for college will make my purpose in life helpful to find. College, I know it won't be easy but me pushing through and working hard can help me succeed and having motivation through-out college life to help me successful and accomplish everything I need to do and have planned in my future.