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Nicole Paz

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General information

Age
22
Gender
Female
US Citizenship
US Citizen
Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino

Hobbies & Interests

  • Art
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Communications
  • Volleyball
  • Volunteering
  • Dance
  • Color Guard
  • Social Work
  • Comedy
  • Piano
  • Foreign Languages
  • Sports
  • Animation
  • Medicine
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Stamp Collecting

Reading

  • Art
  • Cultural
  • Academic
  • Fantasy
  • Biography
  • Action
  • Media Tie-In
  • Women's Fiction
  • Literature
  • Adult Fiction
  • Architecture

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

As a proud first-generation Hispanic college graduate from Rutgers University–Newark, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology, I have learned that perseverance, compassion, and service are the foundation of meaningful change. Balancing multiple jobs while pursuing my education challenged me to grow both personally and professionally, strengthening my resilience and commitment to helping others. My passion for medicine began after undergoing surgery for an ovarian cyst, where I experienced firsthand the impact that compassionate healthcare providers can have during a patient's most vulnerable moments. Their kindness inspired me to pursue a career where I can provide that same level of care, comfort, and advocacy to children and their families. Throughout college, I sought opportunities to serve my community and develop as a future physician. As a Certified Nursing Assistant at Clara Maass Medical Center, I gained valuable hands-on experience providing patient-centered care. I also participated in medical research through Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and held leadership roles in organizations such as the Latino Medical Student Association and Active Minds, advocating for health equity and student well-being. My goal is to become a pediatrician who not only delivers exceptional medical care but also serves underserved communities through outreach, education, and advocacy.

Education

Rutgers University-Newark

Bachelor's degree program

2022 – 2026

Majors:
  • Biology, General
Minors:
  • Psychology, General

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Rutgers University-Newark
Majors of interest:
Medicine
Desired degree modality:
Full-Time
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Advocacy Institute Fellow; Developed and implemented a mental health advocacy project, collaborated with student leaders nationwide, and promoted equitable access to mental health resources on campus.

    Non-Profit Organization Management · Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Institute

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2026

  • Coalition Fellowship Ambassador ; Led outreach initiatives, coordinated healthcare career events, and promoted mentorship and health equity across coalition member institutions.

    Hospital & Health Care · LMSA-NE Coalition Fellowship

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2026

  • Social Coordinator

    Medicine · Latino Medical Student Association Club

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • Student

    Medicine · Northeast Regional Alliance (NERA) MedPrep Program

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • 6 month apprenticeship program, provides job placement at any union or nonunion facility

    Medicine · YTTW ( Youth Transitions to Work)

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

  • Certified Nurse Assistance (CNA) Float Pool

    Hospital & Health Care · Clara Mass Hospital

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Customer Service Representative

    Events Services · Church Secretary - Holy Cross Church

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Intern (teacher's aid)

    Education · Extended School Year (ESY)

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Pediatric Medicine
Work experience:
3 years
Has nursing license:
No

Military

Branch of interest:
Not interested

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship
Growing up in a Hispanic family, I learned early how seriously we treated physical health. If someone had a fever, broke a bone, or needed surgery, there was never a question that they deserved care. Mental health, however, was different. Emotional struggles were often met with encouragement to stay strong, keep moving forward, or pray through difficult times. Those responses came from love and resilience, but they also taught me that emotional pain was often expected to remain invisible. As I grew older, I began to realize that invisible struggles can be just as life-altering as physical ones. Someone can smile, earn good grades, go to work, and appear perfectly fine while quietly carrying anxiety, depression, grief, or overwhelming stress. That realization changed the way I see people. Instead of assuming someone is okay because they look okay, I have learned to approach others with greater empathy, recognizing that every person may be fighting a battle I cannot see. Working as a Certified Nursing Assistant strengthened that perspective. I cared for patients experiencing not only physical illness but also fear, loneliness, and uncertainty. Some needed someone to listen just as much as they needed medical treatment. Those experiences taught me that healing extends beyond medications and procedures. Sometimes the greatest comfort a healthcare professional can provide is making a patient feel heard and respected. My involvement with Active Minds transformed that understanding into action. Through mental health advocacy, I learned that stigma can prevent people from seeking help long before they reach a crisis. During Active Minds Hill Day, I advocated for legislation requiring the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to be printed on every student ID card. To some, it may seem like a small policy change. To me, it represents something much larger: making help visible before someone feels completely alone. It reinforced my belief that improving mental health begins not only in hospitals and counseling offices, but also through education, accessibility, and communities willing to talk openly about emotional well-being. These experiences have profoundly shaped my relationships. I have become more intentional about checking in on friends, classmates, coworkers, and family members. I have learned that asking, "How are you really doing?" can open the door to conversations that people have been waiting to have. Mental health has taught me that listening without judgment is one of the most meaningful ways we can support one another. Most importantly, my experiences have shaped my goals. I aspire to become a pediatrician because I want children and their families to know that mental health deserves the same attention as physical health. I hope to care for the whole patient, recognizing that emotional well-being affects learning, relationships, physical health, and overall quality of life. I also hope to continue advocating for policies and community programs that reduce stigma and improve access to mental health resources, particularly within underserved and Hispanic communities where conversations about mental health are becoming more common but still face barriers. Mental health has changed the way I understand the world. It has taught me that strength is not pretending everything is okay. Strength is asking for help, offering compassion without assumptions, and creating spaces where people feel safe enough to be honest. That lesson has shaped not only the physician I hope to become, but the person I strive to be every day.
Joe Gilroy "Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan" Scholarship
When I entered Rutgers University Newark as a Biology major, I knew I wanted to become a physician. I also knew that wanting to become a doctor would not be enough. I needed a plan that would prepare me academically, clinically, financially, and personally for the journey ahead. Every major decision I have made throughout college has been part of that plan. My first priority was gaining direct patient care experience. I became a Certified Nursing Assistant at Clara Maass Medical Center, where I continue to care for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Working in a hospital has taught me lessons that cannot be learned in a classroom. I have developed communication skills, learned how to work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and gained an appreciation for the compassion and patience that excellent healthcare requires. These experiences have reinforced my desire to become a pediatrician who serves underserved communities. My second priority was understanding how medicine advances beyond the bedside. I joined research at Rutgers because I wanted to learn how scientific discoveries improve patient care. Through research, I have worked with participants, collected data, and contributed to projects focused on improving healthcare access and outcomes. These experiences strengthened my critical thinking skills and showed me that physicians can improve the lives of thousands of people through research, not just the patients they see each day. I also wanted to develop leadership and advocacy skills. Through Active Minds and the Latino Medical Student Association, I learned that physicians have responsibilities outside of hospitals. I advocated for legislation requiring the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to be printed on every student ID card because increasing awareness of mental health resources can save lives. I also worked to encourage students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue careers in healthcare. These experiences helped me become a stronger communicator and leader while reinforcing my commitment to health equity. Now that I have graduated cum laude from Rutgers University–Newark, my next step is preparing for medical school. Over the next year, I plan to dedicate approximately 20 to 25 hours each week to MCAT preparation using AAMC practice materials, full-length practice exams, and content review resources. At the same time, I will continue working as a Certified Nursing Assistant and participating in research to strengthen my clinical and scientific foundation. I also plan to continue building relationships with physician mentors and faculty members who can guide me through the medical school application process. Financial planning is just as important as academic planning. Applying to medical school requires significant expenses, including MCAT preparation materials, the MCAT registration fee, AMCAS application fees, secondary application fees, interview expenses, and ultimately medical school tuition and living costs. To prepare, I will continue working, apply for scholarships like this one, pursue federal financial aid when necessary, and carefully budget my expenses to minimize the amount of debt I carry into medical school. Every scholarship I receive allows me to devote more time to serving patients, conducting research, and preparing to become the physician I aspire to be. My long-term goal is to become a pediatrician who combines compassionate patient care with research and advocacy to improve the lives of children and families in underserved communities. I know this path will require years of education, residency training, lifelong learning, and continued service. It will also require resilience, mentorship, and careful planning. Fortunately, those are qualities I have already begun developing.
Raquel Merlini Pay it Forward Scholarship
Some of the most important lessons I've learned about medicine have come during my Saturday shifts as a Certified Nursing Assistant, not from a textbook, but from patient perspective. As a certified nursing assistant, I have cared for patients who were frightened, in pain, and uncertain about what would happen next. Those moments have taught me that medicine is about far more than diagnoses and treatments. Sometimes the greatest difference a healthcare provider can make is offering reassurance, listening without rushing, or helping a patient preserve their dignity during a vulnerable moment. Long before becoming a physician, I learned that healing begins with human connection. My decision to pursue medicine has never been driven by prestige or the title of "doctor." It has been shaped by years of choosing opportunities that allowed me to serve others. While earning my biology degree at Rutgers University Newark, where I graduated cum laude as a first-generation Hispanic college graduate, I balanced rigorous coursework with clinical work, research, and leadership. None of these experiences existed in isolation. Together, they showed me that improving someone's health requires compassion, scientific curiosity, and the courage to advocate for change while also sometimes putting your one mental health at stake. Working as a research assistant expanded my perspective beyond the bedside. Through clinical and behavioral health research, I saw how unanswered questions in medicine affect entire communities, especially those that have historically experienced barriers to healthcare. Every participant who trusted us with their story reminded me that research is not just about collecting data; it is about creating knowledge that can improve lives for generations. I hope to become a physician who not only provides evidence-based care but also contributes to advancing the evidence itself. Service has also taught me that physicians have responsibilities beyond hospitals and clinics. Through Active Minds, I advocated for legislation requiring the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to be printed on every student ID card because I believe lifesaving resources should be immediately visible to every student facing a mental health crisis. Through the Latino Medical Student Association, I worked to encourage students from underrepresented backgrounds to envision themselves in healthcare careers. These experiences reinforced my belief that healthcare does not begin when a patient enters an exam room. It begins by building healthier communities, reducing barriers to care, and ensuring people know that help exists before they reach their breaking point. My goal is to become a pediatrician serving underserved communities. Children deserve physicians who see more than symptoms. They deserve someone who understands that a family's language, financial circumstances, access to healthcare, and emotional well-being all influence a child's health. I want every child and parent who enters my future clinic to feel respected, understood, and confident that they have someone fighting for them. What inspires me every day is the opportunity to make even a small difference in another person's life. Whether I am comforting a patient during a hospital shift, contributing to research that may improve future care, or advocating for policies that make mental health resources more accessible, I am reminded that meaningful change is built through consistent acts of service. My medical career will not simply be about treating illness it will be about creating healthier communities, advocating for those whose voices are often unheard, and ensuring every patient I encounter feels seen, valued, and cared for. That is the impact I hope to leave on the world.
Love Island Fan Scholarship
I’ll never forget the day I helped my cousin build her “dream” dining table in her new apartment. It was just the two of us, an overstuffed IKEA box, and instructions written in what felt like another alien planet's language. At first, we were excited, laughing, taking selfies, and planning where the table would go. But after a few stripped screws, a misaligned leg, and an accidental hammer hit to my finger, we weren’t just building furniture; we were building patience, trust, and teamwork. That experience sparked my idea for a new Love Island challenge that truly tests compatibility: “Built to Last?” This original Love Island challenge would test couples on a whole new level through the chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional task of assembling furniture. Each couple is given a flat-pack furniture item to build, but with a twist. One partner is blindfolded and must physically build the item, while the other partner, who can see the instruction manual, can only speak when a buzzer goes off every 90 seconds for 10 seconds. That means every step must be communicated, patiently, and under pressure. Speaking outside the buzzer time results in a penalty; either time is deducted, or a random piece is taken away. The furniture item they build isn’t just any table or shelf; it’s symbolic. Each piece represents an aspect of their “dream home” and future life together. For example, a bed frame could represent intimacy, a dining table could represent family, a bookshelf could represent growth, and a coffee table might symbolize shared relaxation. After the build, the couple is asked to explain where they’d place the item in their dream home and what it means to them. Bonus points are awarded to couples who show a strong shared vision. Scoring is based on four categories: communication (10 points), teamwork (5 points), build quality and completion (10 points), and shared vision (5 points). Islanders who are not participating serve as judges, creating even more anticipation and drama. The couple with the highest score wins a romantic reward such as a night in the Hideaway or the ability to impact the next recoupling. What makes "Built to Last Edition” different from past Love Island challenges is that it symbolically simulates real-world stress. It’s easy to flirt by the pool or go on a helicopter date. But can a couple stay calm and work together when a wrench goes missing, or when their partner accidentally installs the legs upside down? This challenge strips away the glamour and reveals who can genuinely communicate, compromise, and envision a future beyond the villa. In short, love isn’t built on romantic gestures alone; it’s built on tiny, frustrating, everyday moments. Watching couples try and sometimes fail to build something together will entertain viewers and reveal true emotional compatibility. After all, if two people can survive assembling furniture, they just might be able to build a life that lasts. The perfect challenge to know if the relationship is built to last!
Healing Self and Community Scholarship
When I was seventeen, I had my first anxiety attack, and no one around me had the language to talk about it. In my Latino household, therapy wasn’t just unaffordable, it wasn't real. That silence of loneliness was more painful than the anxiety itself. That’s why my contribution to mental health care is The Healing Bus, a mobile sanctuary offering free, bilingual, culturally sensitive care to communities like mine. This solar-powered bus would park at schools, shelters, and underserved neighborhoods, inviting people in with warmth, herbal tea, art, and kindness. Inside, visitors would find peer support circles, guided journaling, and access to virtual therapists, all without the need for insurance. This vision is personal, but also deeply informed. I serve as Secretary of Active Minds, a national nonprofit that empowers students to reduce stigma and change the mental health conversation on campuses. Through this role, I help lead initiatives that promote healing and openness among my peers. Attending the Active Minds National Conference further deepened my understanding of the systemic barriers facing BIPOC youth and the power of student-led change. As a bilingual social work student and crisis volunteer, I’ve seen how cultural and financial obstacles block access to care. But I’ve also seen how empathy, visibility, and creative outreach can open doors. The Healing Bus would be powered by community, compassion, and youth-led art. Through higher education, I’ll bring this vision to life because every young person deserves care that meets them right where they are.
Stand and Yell Community Impact Scholarship
I've volunteered in a variety of settings and met a diverse range of people. I volunteered at HOSA, Clara Mass Hospital, Kearny Community Garden, REACH club, SAVE club, and church. Much of what I do is motivated by my desire to express myself freely and to encourage others to do the same. I met a lot of people who were trying to get back on their feet after being injured when I volunteered as a student in Medical II class at Clara Mass Hospital. The majority of my volunteer time was spent interacting with others. They all come from different backgrounds and situations. The Holy Cross Food Pantry in Harrison, NJ, on the other hand, is one of the most meaningful volunteer experiences I've ever had. It is my responsibility to first write down the amount of food that our providers provide us with and then look for a location to distribute it. Following that, we deliver hot or cold meals to people in desperate need. I volunteer once a week and have the pleasure of assisting a large number of people. Many of the people who come for meals are struggling to make ends meet, and I am able to put a big smile on their faces by doing so. The gratitude I receive from them is nothing in comparison to the joy I experience when I see them with a full stomach. I would encounter many different types of family sizes. I can relieve some of their stress by presenting them with lunch. They may now focus on obtaining a career and a solid method to support themselves and their families rather than worrying about food. When you volunteer at a location like this, you're giving hope more than just food; you're giving them a new outlook on life and a new route to renewed enthusiasm. Something I also want to achieve when I’m volunteering in acts like these.
Bold Science Matters Scholarship
Math and science are intertwined in many ways. With time, mathematics has expanded to include several disciplines such as calculus, algebra, trigonometry, and others, a situation that would not have been conceivable without the discovery of numbers, measurements, and simple arithmetic. This advancement contributes to scientific advancements. Newton’s Role in the Scientific Revolution the story of Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree is well-known, we know that an apple falls on his head, and he discovers gravity. Well, this tale is a bit of simplification, but it is loosely based on actual events. Due to his many contributions, Newton is considered one of the best scientists who have ever lived. He specialized in physics. His main concerns were issues of matter and motion. Discovery of Gravity. Seeing his potential through science was such an inspiration. Newton also discovered that the moon would fly off away from Earth in a straight-line tangent to its orbit if some force was not causing it to fall toward the Earth. And a moon is only an object orbiting around the earth under the effect of gravity. Newton called this force “gravity” and determined that gravitational forces exist between all objects. Through this, he formulated the universal law of gravitation. Newton’s law of gravitation plays a key role in physics for two reasons: First, his work showed that the laws of physics apply to all objects. Second, the law provides us with an equation to calculate and understand the motion of a wide variety of celestial objects. Without the discovery of numbers, measurements, and simple arithmetic, scientific discoveries such as algebra, trigonometry, and calculus would not have been conceivable.
Lo Easton's “Wrong Answers Only” Scholarship
1) I deserve this scholarship because I'm smarter than a 5th grader 2) My career goal is to find a rich man to spend all their money 3) When I decided to almost die at kindergarten because of a girl who shoved a Lego inside my throat.
Bold Growth Mindset Scholarship
To improve my growth mindset I had to create a system to help me deal with the feelings of insecurity that stifle my growth. For example, when I have to give a presentation in front of an audience, I frequently feel nervous. This causes me to stutter and lose my breath a lot. To deal with my insecurity about my self-image in the eyes of others, I reframe the issue. Instead of focusing on how bad I feel in the moment, I think about how good I'll feel after it's over. I intend to give it my all for the presentation, but then give myself the alone time that I deserve. As a result, I work harder in pursuit of that warm feeling that I made myself.  I structure my presentation in such a way that it allows me to explain it very fluently. Every time I give a presentation, I allow myself to take deep breaths between each sentence. I'm also reminding myself that after this, I'll have time to relax and perhaps read a book to myself. This way, I avoid emotional exhaustion while also communicating with the audience. In addition, before I begin working, I make a point of writing down detailed goals as well as specifics. This way, I know exactly what I'm going to say.  With all this in mind, it helped me get into positions in school and programs I thought I could never get into. I got to speak out loud letting people hear my voice that was hidden. Getting an educational network everywhere I go. It not only improved my self-esteem but also others' mental health. A program I'm in that currently I speak out loud for younger girls is called "Empower you" which is a way to show my mindset development.
Bold Driven Scholarship
A goal without a strategy is nothing more than a dream. I've known what I wanted to do with my life for as long as I can remember. I want to be a pediatrician, a doctor who specializes in the treatment of infants and babies. As a result, I've been working hard to achieve my objectives. I've taken medical lessons in high school and helped at the Clara Mass Hospital. During the summer, I worked as a teacher's aide in an elementary school for children with impairments. I was recently accepted into the YTTW program, which would prepare me to work as a certified nurse assistant. My long-term goal is to earn a bachelor's degree in biomedical science, which will enable me to pursue a medical profession as a doctor. My professional ambition, on the other hand, is to one day be able to give inexpensive care to one of society's most disadvantaged populations. Children have the same rights as adults, so I'd like to concentrate on them. Children have special rights as a vulnerable group that recognizes their unique needs for protection while also assisting them in reaching their full potential. Children should enjoy the fundamental aspects of life as rights rather than privileges. I believe it is because of the youthful disposition that I get along so well with them they keep wanting to be around me. The support of my parents also opened up new doors for me. In the end, I want to offer them everything I can and be proud of who I've become. I appreciate your consideration. I hope you choose to help assist me in pursuing my dream career.
Bold Career Goals Scholarship
A goal without a strategy is nothing more than a dream. I've known what I wanted to do with my life for as long as I can remember. I want to be a pediatrician, a doctor who specializes in the treatment of infants and babies. As a result, I've been working hard to achieve my objectives. I've taken medical lessons in high school and helped at the Clara Mass Hospital. During the summer, I worked as a teacher's aide in an elementary school for children with impairments. I was recently accepted into the YTTW program, which would prepare me to work as a certified nurse assistant. My long-term goal is to earn a bachelor's degree in biomedical science, which will enable me to pursue a medical profession as a doctor. My professional ambition, on the other hand, is to one day be able to give inexpensive care to one of society's most disadvantaged populations. Children have the same rights as adults, so I'd like to concentrate on them. Children have special rights as a vulnerable group that recognizes their unique needs for protection while also assisting them in reaching their full potential. Children should enjoy the fundamental aspects of life as rights rather than privileges. I believe it is because of the youthful disposition that I get along so well with them they keep wanting to be around me. The support of my parents also opened up new doors for me. In the end, I want to offer them everything I can and be proud of who I've become. I appreciate your consideration. I hope you choose to help assist me in pursuing my dream career.
Bold Motivation Scholarship
I've known what I wanted to do with my life for as long as I can remember. I want to be a pediatrician, a doctor who specializes in the treatment of infants and babies. As a result, I've been working hard to achieve my objectives. I've taken medical lessons in high school and helped at the Clara Mass Hospital. During the summer, I worked as a teacher's aide in an elementary school for children with impairments. I was recently accepted into the YTTW program, which would prepare me to work as a certified nurse assistant. My long-term goal is to earn a bachelor's degree in biomedical science, which will enable me to pursue a medical profession as a doctor. My professional ambition, on the other hand, is to one day be able to give inexpensive care to one of society's most disadvantaged populations. My motivation comes from the children I see on a daily basis that need help or want to feel better. Children have the same rights as adults, so I'd like to concentrate on them. Children have special rights as a vulnerable group that recognizes their unique needs for protection while also assisting them in reaching their full potential. Children should enjoy the fundamental aspects of life as rights rather than privileges. I believe it is because of the youthful disposition that I get along so well with them they keep wanting to be around me. The support of my parents also opened up new doors for me. In the end, I want to offer them everything I can and be proud of who I've become. I appreciate your consideration. I hope you choose to help assist me in pursuing my dream career.
Bold Goals Scholarship
A goal without a strategy is nothing more than a dream. I've known what I wanted to do with my life for as long as I can remember. I want to be a pediatrician, a doctor who specializes in the treatment of infants and babies. As a result, I've been working hard to achieve my objectives. I've taken medical lessons in high school and helped at the Clara Mass Hospital. During the summer, I worked as a teacher's aide in an elementary school for children with impairments. I was recently accepted into the YTTW program, which would prepare me to work as a certified nurse assistant. My long-term goal is to earn a bachelor's degree in biomedical science, which will enable me to pursue a medical profession as a doctor. My professional ambition, on the other hand, is to one day be able to give inexpensive care to one of society's most disadvantaged populations. Children have the same rights as adults, so I'd like to concentrate on them. Children have special rights as a vulnerable group that recognizes their unique needs for protection while also assisting them in reaching their full potential. Children should enjoy the fundamental aspects of life as rights rather than privileges. I believe it is because of the youthful disposition that I get along so well with them they keep wanting to be around me. The support of my parents also opened up new doors for me. In the end, I want to offer them everything I can and be proud of who I've become. I appreciate your consideration. I hope you choose to help assist me in pursuing my dream career.
Bold Passion Scholarship
Since freshman year the medical field inspired me, how surgeons' procedures are done and different equipment used. I loved the idea of being able to help someone's life. Soon it became my true dream wish. My dream was influenced by my surgery that took place when I was a freshman in high school. But have you ever asked them how they noticed they needed it, how terrified they might have been when they heard about surgery? You might have questioned yourself on how it feels during it. I will be telling you about my experience with surgery and how it influenced my dream of becoming a surgeon. My surgery was about an ovarian cyst. I remember the feeling of being scared about it minutes before. But when the procedure was done, I felt so relieved and so free. I realized at that moment how important a surgeon is to people. Many individuals fantasize about turning into a specialist and saving lives, however, I picked this career because I need to help individuals, and I don't care to see individuals languishing. To be ready to welcome the patients and make choices about the great medication for their wellbeing. I've been volunteering in a medical center to pursue this dream and working in a medical office. I love the environment around it and I can see myself as a surgeon in the future. Not only for the title of being one but for the title of being someone that helped people around the world.
Bold Deep Thinking Scholarship
The biggest problem facing the world currently is the outbreak of (COVID-19). The pandemic was such a difficult time for everyone, causing pain and turmoil. It was awful and brought so much devastation to the world as a whole. This pandemic brought changes in work, roles, and social relations, with significant implications for mental health and wellbeing. Hurting any age, with their virtual learning and isolation of friends and families. It has exposed new vulnerabilities not addressed by our health and benefits systems. With so much in flux, we need to work out what the new social contract will be. Also affecting people, jobs, many becoming jobless because of Covid, food supplies were at risk. The best way to prevent the illness is to avoid exposition to the virus. Wearing masks, getting vaccinated to protect the ones we love especially our elders. Elders are at the most risk of it, last year, my grandparents died of Covid. Insinuating why people need to know not to take this lightly. The misleading information needs to be gone to the public eye. It is not safe having misinformation to people, because then they won't understand the requirements to let this pandemic leave. Finally, to help our community when outbursts like these happen. Helping each other overcome it, is the only way we pass this pandemic. An example we should take from this pandemic is that legislatures need to comprehend the benefit of conceding to numerous logical points of view.
Bold Great Minds Scholarship
Numerous history specialists impacted and made individuals think contrastingly now. An individual I admire from history is Anne Frank. Finding out with regards to Anne Frank has made me learn in numerous ways. Anne Frank is known for her journal she composed while her family was stowing away from the Nazis during WWII. She wrote about her feelings while she was hiding. She kept her exceptional soul in her journal and was expecting an adjustment to the world. Anne Frank is a legend because of how she remained roused and confident all through the hard times. By writing her diary she wanted to feel like she was talking about events of her life with her friends. Making me imagine her life and transmit me into her world. How the reader feels trapped and scared, but always not alone. By the writing, I have discovered that there's only one life and that you need to realize how to cherish it to the fullest because it can be taken away when you least expect it. Anne Frank is a hero because through her strength she grew from a little girl into a young woman while she was hiding for two years. Keeping her thoughts in her journal gave her a great deal of inspiration and mindfulness. With her hopeful mind that everything will turn out better once the War is over, she stayed positive and self-confident. Anne is an extraordinary motivation since her journal shows how smart she is. Her journal shows what she was going through, her apprehensions, and her expectations. Anne Frank's solidarity, inspiration, and motivation make me and millions of people admire her in every aspect.
Bold Learning and Changing Scholarship
There are many lessons we go learning when we get older. Seeing our parents make mistakes, our friends or even our own. One thing I learned was the famous one, running away from our problems. Indeed, believe it or not, when we need to flee from our concerns, or you see others fleeing from issues, disregarding their concerns one form or another, there is a fear. Something of some kind that is keeping us from dealing with it. We may think that running away from problems will allow us to leave all those problems behind. In any case, you know where it counts that this is genuinely not the situation. We are actually in the grips of fear, and as human beings, when we get scared or cornered, we feel like running away. I learned that when I wanted to run away from relationship problems. Thinking overlooking them would improve things yet as a general rule, it just let it behind my head for a short period and then came back attacking the person the next day. To resolve a problem there is always a communication hold. No communication no relationship. That is why I believe learning how to not run away from problems can change a perspective of oneself, making life more understanding and knowing how to resolve problems for the real world.
Bold Memories Scholarship
Our live encounters whether horrendous or blissful shape who we are over time. Have you ever had an event or experience that has changed your life? An experience that has defined the person I am today is my journey through moving to a different town. It showed me how to make the following stride and has made me an autonomous, capable, circumspect, agreeable individual. After hearing about all this change, you might wonder how I could be thankful for this part of my life. I ask myself that too now and then, yet I understood that my life would be diverse without moving and there is no assurance it would be any better. I learned how to adjust to new situations and how to be comfortable with being alone. Sure it was hard when my old friends got left behind but it felt like a new beginning. I discovered that making companions is long-lasting expertise and what a genuine companion is. I was the new child and at whatever point I see somebody who is modest or feels awkward or is making that next stride, I sit with them and assure them that they have a person who understands. The girl who never moved may have been too shy to do that. I’m thankful she didn’t grow up to be that girl because she was meant to be somebody different in a much better way. That is the reason I'm always grateful for what the move meant for my life and who I'm today.
Bold Optimist Scholarship
We've all gotten the good-natured guidance to "stay positive. The real obstacle to positivity is that our brains are hard-wired to look for and focus on threats. Keeping a positive attitude isn’t just good for your health. It is good for people around you as well. I stayed optimistic by thinking more positively than negatively. Realizing how thinking negatively is not a solution to my problems. Causing stress and showing it around people I love. One obstacle that caused me to realize was when my grades weren't the best in school. At the time I was taking AP government and politics, I never really liked the course of history but I took it anyways in the hope it taught me to love it. I worked hard always but never got a good grade. It made me seem hopeless and lots of stress was on my plate with work and other clubs. But despite all my troubles, I studied even more pushing myself to my limits, and never gave up. Started to go to the help period and focus on that subject more and go in-depth with how I answer things. It helped me get my confidence back and the environment in my house became better each time I never gave up. That's why I think staying optimistic is needed for any aspect of life. It's a way to show to the world I got this even though you will step on me every time. You have to show strength in everything you do and didn't think you can do.
Bold Love Yourself Scholarship
A lot of people tend to disregard and avoid their best qualities when loving themselves. Some take more than others to love themselves. But for me it's different. I learned how to love myself through the act of helping people and myself. I cherish and acknowledge myself so I can move towards knowing myself in the most genuine and unpretentious manner I can. And so I can look for solutions with hope and bravery for each one of my difficulties if it’s even possible. And if it’s not, I accept the infinite possibilities that life wants to present to me. By loving myself, I’ve learned to see crises and problems as opportunities and not as setbacks. I see what occurs around me, My opinion and belief, and I find the illustrations it contains, considering myself answerable for it. By loving myself I get to love others around me in a healthy way. Especially to teach others how to value themselves differently. I love myself because I get to volunteer in my community and do so many activities that I even thought weren't possible. I love myself because I know I'll never give up on my dreams to succeed because of difficult times. These are some reasons why I love myself in every aspect.
Bold Dream Big Scholarship
Since freshman year the medical field inspired me, how surgeons' procedures are done and different equipment used. I loved the idea of being able to help someone's life. Soon it became my true dream wish. My dream was influenced by my surgery that took place when I was a freshman in high school. But have you ever asked them how they noticed they needed it, how terrified they might have been when they heard about surgery? You might have questioned yourself on how it feels during it. I will be telling you about my experience with surgery and how it influenced my dream of becoming a surgeon. My surgery was about an ovarian cyst. I remember the feeling of being scared about it minutes before. But when the procedure was done, I felt so relieved and so free. I realized at that moment how important a surgeon is to people. Many individuals fantasize about turning into a specialist and saving lives, however, I picked this career because I need to help individuals, and I don't care to see individuals languishing. To be ready to welcome the patients and make choices about the great medication for their wellbeing. I've been volunteering in a medical center to pursue this dream and working in a medical office. I love the environment around it and I can see myself as a surgeon in the future. Not only for the title of being one but for the title of being someone that helped people around the world.
Bold Great Books Scholarship
A book can be a best friend we all can have. A book is a friend that is always there for you. It is difficult to underestimate the role of books in our life as they teach, inspire, motivate us, as well as allow to learn more about the surrounding world. A good book I choose was "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin. A woman named Edna is the most unique character in the book. Her refusal to abide by society's restrictions is what sets her apart from most. She is willing to do whatever it takes to be happy. Through Edna, Chopin can express her feelings on society and feminism. Edna’s story is laden with symbolism. The sea is the main image in the book. It variously addresses immersion, purifying, and resurrection. In The Awakening, Kate Chopin constructs the sea as a space of freedom—a space outside and away from a patriarchal society. For Edna, the ocean fills in as a wellspring of strengthening and a safe place. In the beginning, it entices her with its “seductive odor” and “sonorous murmur.” Its entreaties are loving but imperative. Wonderfully composed, thoroughly examined, and complete. There is something wonderful about a book written by a woman, about women's issues, in the time she is actually from. I love historical fiction however, I regularly sense that even the best essayists of today might not catch the considerations and encounters of an individual from an earlier time. It's in the little details, the natural way of speaking, the little daily patterns of living that don't exist anymore because technology has changed so much. This isn't a long book, or difficult to read, but the story of the awakening of Mrs. Pontellier will stay with me for a long time.
3Wishes Women’s Empowerment Scholarship
You may be wondering why it is needed to empower women in the first place. Gender equity is, first and most important, a civil right. Growing up my mom always taught me how to be independent. My mother is a very strong woman who was born in Peru. Who had to leave her own home and family to the United States. She did this to pursue a better life for her future children and herself. It was hard not knowing the language and people knocking you down for it. Considering she was a Hispanic woman. But my mother never gave up and became a woman who knew how to combat any obstacles she faced. Women should live in uniformity and independence from want and dread strengthening is likewise a significant asset for encouraging development and destitution decrease. Empowered women add to the well-being, prosperity, and opportunities of the next generation of entire families and communities. In any case, the most pervasive kind of teaching is still sexism against ladies and young ladies like gender-based harassment, economic disparity, differences in reproductive health outdated cultural traditions. During and after compassionate emergencies, specially outfitted struggles, women are confronting gigantic difficulties. Because of the way the other weak classes fail to keep a grip on foundational factors, the progressive base of women's liberation might be criminal. The concept of liberation arose from the field of social work and, in particular, from the protection of mainstream education to promote collective awareness within marginalized communities. Authorization as a concept and a political goal was soon picked up in revolutionary rhetoric and linked to various campaigns for liberation. Women are considered to be important contributors to the economy of their country, however, in some areas of developing nations, they are still regarded as second-class citizens. Sustainable economic development is impossible without women's equality, and gender equity policies are the motivating force behind social change and economic growth. Working women make significant contributions to education, fitness, and wellness. It's been around longer than you think Rosie the Riveter was one of the most famous propaganda posters. During World War Two a lot of empowerment happened. Men were constantly being sent to war. Women that did the jobs men did were successful at the jobs. These jobs included, taxi drivers, streetcar drivers, operated heavy construction machinery, worked in lumber mills, steel mills, unloaded freight, built dirigibles, made munitions, and much more. Women were paid more and were able to step up. There was a shortage of manpower for jobs that women did not do. Propaganda was out encouraging women to step up to those jobs. After the men returned from war, the women were supposed to give up their jobs. That's why Women empowerment programs are important to break free from traditional gender stereotypes and positions.
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