Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college. Everyday is a struggle. I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week, much less to send me to college. I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed. And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself. I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years, and I have yet to receive a penny. Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money. If I were to go to college, I would like to major in music production and law. I’ve always looked up to Taylor Swift not only as a songwriter, but as a person, and I would like to be able to help other artists who were in the same predicament as her, when she lost her masters. I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can, go to college, and get educated, and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I found it.

During my high school career, I have shown my leadership skills many times. I have volunteered at my church in their food pantry and other community events, but most notably I was a substitute CCD teacher for a 1st and 2nd grade class. At that time, their teacher was dealing with some family issues, so she had to miss a lot of classes. Since I was there and the front office ladies knew me so well and could trust me, they told me to go fill in for that class. I was a mere shy and timid 8th grader, how was I supposed to wrangle a group of 20 kids? And at first it was really hard, because in true elementary kid fashion, none of them wanted to listen to me. And on top of that there was one kid who had a language barrier. But nonetheless I showed up, put on a bright face, and taught the kids about the readings of the week. Over time, I became more comfortable with myself and the students, where they began to open up to me. We would have nice discussions about the readings and they would be interested in the lessons of life. This experience helped me realize that being involved in my community starts with the little ones, because they are the future of the world. Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. I am currently a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years. Even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef. It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue, but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have. Because of my actions, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program. At first I wanted to play my primary instrument, drums, because that was something I was most comfortable with. But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers, and they needed more bassists. Even though I was weary, I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me, “if you are comfortable, you’re not growing.” Being in jazz has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine. Without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was. In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. One artist that I’ve looked up to is Taylor Swift. I’ve always admired her work ethic and the name and reputation that she built for herself. Originally, the plan was for me to be a songwriter, just like her. Where it would be me, my guitar, and my love-sick poems against the world. But upon hearing the news that she had lost the right to her masters, I was devastated. I thought, “How could this have happened to someone like her?” She has a good head on her shoulders and an amazing support system to back her up. That got me thinking about all the other “Hollywood Horror Stories” of other artists getting signed onto bad contracts when they were young, and not realizing that they had signed their work and life away. I realized that the only way I was going to make it in this business was that I had to get educated and be able to advocate for myself. Now as an upcoming senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law. I am a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. Whether it is my academics, or my extracurriculars such as music, I always strive to put 110% into everything I do. I want to be seen as a successful person and as an exceptional leader known through my peers. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries, just like Taylor Swift was for me

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. One artist that I’ve looked up to is Taylor Swift. I’ve always admired her work ethic and the name and reputation that she built for herself. Originally, the plan was for me to be a songwriter, just like her. Where it would be me, my guitar, and my love-sick poems against the world. But upon hearing the news that she had lost the right to her masters, I was devastated. I thought, “How could this have happened to someone like her?” She has a good head on her shoulders and an amazing support system to back her up. That got me thinking about all the other “Hollywood Horror Stories” of other artists getting signed onto bad contracts when they were young, and not realizing that they had signed their work and life away. I realized that the only way I was going to make it in this business was that I had to get educated and be able to advocate for myself. Now as an upcoming senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law. I am a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. Whether it is my academics, or my extracurriculars such as music, I always strive to put 110% into everything I do. I want to be seen as a successful person and as an exceptional leader known through my peers. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries, just like Taylor Swift was for me

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. One artist that I’ve looked up to is Taylor Swift. I’ve always admired her work ethic and the name and reputation that she built for herself. Originally, the plan was for me to be a songwriter, just like her. Where it would be me, my guitar, and my love-sick poems against the world. But upon hearing the news that she had lost the right to her masters, I was devastated. I thought, “How could this have happened to someone like her?” She has a good head on her shoulders and an amazing support system to back her up. That got me thinking about all the other “Hollywood Horror Stories” of other artists getting signed onto bad contracts when they were young, and not realizing that they had signed their work and life away. I realized that the only way I was going to make it in this business was that I had to get educated and be able to advocate for myself. Now as an upcoming senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law. I am a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. Whether it is my academics, or my extracurriculars such as music, I always strive to put 110% into everything I do. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries, just like Taylor Swift was for me

During my high school career, I have shown my leadership skills many times. I have volunteered at my church in their food pantry and other community events, but most notably I was a substitute CCD teacher for a 1st and 2nd grade class. At that time, their teacher was dealing with some family issues, so she had to miss a lot of classes. Since I was there and the front office ladies knew me so well and could trust me, they told me to go fill in for that class. I was a mere shy and timid 8th grader, how was I supposed to wrangle a group of 20 kids? And at first it was really hard, because in true elementary kid fashion, none of them wanted to listen to me. And on top of that there was one kid who had a language barrier. But nonetheless I showed up, put on a bright face, and taught the kids about the readings of the week. Over time, I became more comfortable with myself and the students, where they began to open up to me. We would have nice discussions about the readings and they would be interested in the lessons of life. This experience helped me realize that being involved in my community starts with the little ones, because they are the future of the world. Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. I am currently a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef. It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue, but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have. Because of my actions, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program. At first I wanted to play my primary instrument, drums, because that was something I was most comfortable with. But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers, and they needed more bassists. Even though I was weary, I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me, “if you are comfortable, you’re not growing.” Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine. And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was. In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.

My parents have been divorced since before I was 2. I never really knew a time when they were in love with each other. I didn’t really like being at my moms house, even as a little girl. I would count the days until I would be back at my dads house. I felt like I could truly be free at his house. When I was at my moms house, she would be very strict with me. While I was at my dads house, I was allowed to learn and explore, without having to dim my own sound. Then is where I learned my true passion, music. I begged and begged, and finally my dad put me in drum lessons when I was 9 years old. In being a musician, there have been times that my performance did not go as well as I expected. One thing that my dad, who is my biggest role model, told me is that it doesn’t matter how this last performance went, it's how you learn from your mistakes for the next one. He taught me the main character trait that I will always value and treasure, perseverance. That no matter what life may throw onto my plate, I just need to take a step back and focus in on what is important first. Something that I know I can struggle with sometimes, because I am devoted to everything that I do. I put 110% into each assignment or task to make sure that not only I satisfy my teachers and parents, but that is up to my high satisfactory standards. I have a high GPA of 4.0, and I maintain it by staying on top of all my school work. I have an organized system for how to balance between school work, orchestra, jazz band, work, and family. At one point, I felt unmotivated to continue on with my future, because I was going through an emotional burnout and mental health issues, but once I got accepted into my dream university, I realized that my big dreams of being a music producer and song writer might actually come true, and I had to persevere from this dark cloud that had surrounded me. And now as a senior in high school, I realize that going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting, but entertainment law as well. Music is something that I am very passionate about, and I hope that one day in the future, my strength will inspire other young people who were like me and believed that there wasn’t hope for them.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025,I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the bandI noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I amimproving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something thatI am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community,in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college,and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and prayI will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a new instrument.There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but .I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone,and out of my everyday routine. I would have been stuck in the same “level.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa,while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships.I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college,and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I founditThank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray Iwill be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

I have been playing the drums for almost 9 years. And every summer, I am a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse new music for the year to be performed in and around the San Antonio and Helotes area. Back in 2023, the band and I had the opportunity to go on tour to Nashville. It was something that was never heard of- a group of middle and high schoolers going out on tour to perform in the Country Music Capital of the world? I was stressed. I had put a lot of pressure on myself as the bandleader to make sure that the band didn't make any mistakes, and that we sounded the best we have ever sounded, but I was especially hard on myself. I did not want to look like a fool on stage, and especially in front of a bunch of strangers. So I would practice for hours on end. Playing through each song on the drums, even if they weren’t my song. I wanted to make sure if I needed to step in at a moment's notice, I could. When we finally got to Nashville, it was so surreal. Even though I was playing the same songs from before, they felt different. While I was performing, I was giving it my all, which I thought was good, but towards the middle of the show, I could feel my arms and legs getting tired. It wasn’t until I got off the stage and went to my dad in the audience that he told me that my director had said that I needed to lighten up on the force I was hitting the drums, because I was drowning out everyone else. All my life I was told that I was too shy, and I needed to come out of my shell more. But now my director was telling me that I needed to tone it down on the drums. At first I was mad, because who was he to tell me that I wasn’t playing my instrument correctly. But once I took a step back, I realized that he was right. Being in a band was about being a team player, and being able to be the glue of the band, but letting the other band mates have their moment to shine too. I was putting so much pressure on myself to compensate for the potential of everyone else’s mistakes, that I didn’t even realize I was making my own. That moment on the bus back to the hotel, I decided from then on out, I wasn’t playing in the Olivia band, but rather in a band that just so happened to have me in it.

My parents have been divorced since before I was 2. I never really knew a time when they were in love with each other. I didn’t really like being at my moms house, even as a little girl. I would count the days until I would be back at my dads house. I felt like I could truly be free at his house. When I was at my moms house, she would be very strict with me. While I was at my dads house, I was allowed to learn and explore, without having to dim my own sound. Then is where I learned my true passion, music. I begged and begged, and finally my dad put me in drum lessons when I was 9 years old. In being a musician, there have been times that my performance did not go as well as I expected. One thing that my dad, who is my biggest role model, told me is that it doesn’t matter how this last performance went, it's how you learn from your mistakes for the next one. He taught me the main character trait that I will always value and treasure, perseverance. That no matter what life may throw onto my plate, I just need to take a step back and focus in on what is important first. Something that I know I can struggle with sometimes, because I am devoted to everything that I do. I put 110% into each assignment or task to make sure that not only I satisfy my teachers and parents, but that is up to my high satisfactory standards. I have a high GPA of 4.0, and I maintain it by staying on top of all my school work. I have an organized system for how to balance between school work, orchestra, jazz band, work, and family. At one point, I felt unmotivated to continue on with my future, because I was going through an emotional burnout and mental health issues, but once I got accepted into my dream university, I realized that my big dreams of being a music producer and song writer might actually come true, and I had to persevere from this dark cloud that had surrounded me. And now as a senior in high school, I realize that going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting, but entertainment law as well. Music is something that I am very passionate about, and I hope that one day in the future, my strength will inspire other young people who were like me and believed that there wasn’t hope for them.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. One artist that I’ve looked up to is Taylor Swift. I’ve always admired her work ethic and the name and reputation that she built for herself. Originally, the plan was for me to be a songwriter, just like her. Where it would be me, my guitar, and my love-sick poems against the world. But upon hearing the news that she had lost the right to her masters, I was devastated. I thought, “How could this have happened to someone like her?” She has a good head on her shoulders and an amazing support system to back her up. That got me thinking about all the other “Hollywood Horror Stories” of other artists getting signed onto bad contracts when they were young, and not realizing that they had signed their work and life away. I realized that the only way I was going to make it in this business was that I had to get educated and be able to advocate for myself. Now as an upcoming senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law. I am a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. I’ve also had many parents of younger kids who have just begun taking lessons, come up to me after performances to tell me that their kids look up to me. One family that stuck out to me was of these two girls, one was in 6th grade and the other was in 4th grade. And upon first inspection, they looked like average pre-teen girls. But I had the opportunity to work with them, and I learned that they were both truly passionate about music. The younger sister originally started with guitar lessons, but after spending some time with her, her mother came up to me to ask some technical questions about purchasing drums, and she told me that her youngest wanted to start taking drum lessons because she, “wanted to be just like me when she gets older.” In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries, just like Taylor Swift was for me.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and every day, both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college. I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can go to college, and get educated, and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I found it.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up,I’ve always been surrounded by music.It was the light of my life,my first true love.I am currently a part of a band called,“Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at,gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks,learn and rehearse songs from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer,I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.For example,after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band.I noticed that the role needed to be filled,and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument.At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef.It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue,but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions,I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass,on top of their regular instruments.They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program.At first I wanted to play my primary instrument,drums,because that was something I was most comfortable with.But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers,and they needed more bassists.Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me,“if you are comfortable,you’re not growing.”Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine.And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was.But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday,both as a musician and as a person as well.Music is something that I am very passionate about.Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life.As of now as a senior in highschool, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.After graduation,I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.Everyday is a struggle.I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week,much less to send me to college.I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed.And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself.I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years,and I have yet to receive a penny.Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.If I were to go to college,I would like to major in music production and law.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can,go to college, and get educated,and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I foundit.Thank you for taking the time to read my words.I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. I am currently a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef. It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue, but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have. Because of my actions, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program. At first I wanted to play my primary instrument, drums, because that was something I was most comfortable with. But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers, and they needed more bassists. Even though I was weary, I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me, “if you are comfortable, you’re not growing.” Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine. And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was. But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday, both as a musician and as a person as well. In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. As of now as a senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college. Everyday is a struggle. I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week, much less to send me to college. I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed. And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself. I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years, and I have yet to receive a penny. Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money. If I were to go to college, I would like to major in music production and law. I’ve always looked up to Taylor Swift not only as a songwriter, but as a person, and I would like to be able to help other artists who were in the same predicament as her, when she lost her masters. I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can, go to college, and get educated, and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I found it. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries. Thank you for taking the time to read my words. I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. I am currently a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle-high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues.I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band.I noticed that the bass needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef. It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue, I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities anda motivated some of my other bandmates to learn They saw me as a role model of what they could be.As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program. At first I wanted to play my primary instrument, drums, because that was something I was most comfortable with. But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers, and they needed more bassists. Even though I was weary, I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through.“If you are comfortable, you’re not growing.” Music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. As of now as a senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well.I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college. Everyday is a struggle. I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week, much less to send me to college. I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed. And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself. I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years, and I have yet to receive a penny. Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money.I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can, go to college, and get educated, and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I found it.I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries. Thank you for taking the time to read my words. I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. I am currently a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef. It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue, but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have.Because of my actions, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program. At first I wanted to play my primary instrument, drums, because that was something I was most comfortable with. But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers, and they needed more bassists. Even though I was weary,I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me, “if you are comfortable, you’re not growing.” Being in the jazz has brought me out of my comfort zone, and my everyday routine. And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was. But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday, both as a musician and as a person as well.music is something that I am very passionate about.I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well. I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries.I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college.While everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself. I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2+years, and I have yet to receive a penny. Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money. If I were to go to college, I would like to major in music production and law. I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can, go to college, and get educated, and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I found it. I want to be able to give back to my community. Thank you for taking the time to read my words. I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college. Everyday is a struggle. I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week, much less to send me to college. I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed. And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself. I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years, and I have yet to receive a penny. Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money. If I were to go to college, I would like to major in music production and law. I’ve always looked up to Taylor Swift not only as a songwriter, but as a person, and I would like to be able to help other artists who were in the same predicament as her, when she lost her masters. I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can, go to college, and get educated, and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I found it. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries. Thank you for taking the time to read my words. I hope and pray I will be awarded this scholarship.

Not only am I dedicated to my academics, but I am also devoted to music. Currently I am taking private music lessons for the drums for 8 years and bass guitar for 3 years at LJE Music Studio.Mr. Leroy Esparza hosts a camp called, “Summer Jam”, where a group of students ranging from middle to high school age get together for 2 weeks where they learn, rehearse and cover popular songs ranging from rock, pop, country, and more.Even though I started off as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent rolls or slack in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the roll needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up to the plate and learn a completely different instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other band members to learn bass, on top of their regular instrument. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. But most notably, I was appointed band leader for the “Summer Jam” band in 2022, and have been since. My job entails being in direct contact with the director, relaying any messages to the band and the parents, drafting out set lists for upcoming performances, pursuing any potential gigs, and boosting the morale of the band. We’ve had the chance to tour outside of the state on two separate occasions. In 2023 the band and I had the opportunity to tour in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 2024 we were blessed to go to New Orleans, Louisiana. This is where my skills and experience were put to the test. I had to learn how to successfully lead a group of people to be able to perform in places we’ve never heard before, and in front of total strangers. As soon as I got off the plane, I felt like Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz when she first arrived in the Land of Oz, “I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore…”. But I had to quickly overcome that fear because I knew that everyone was relying on me to keep it together. I had to become the person I thought I could never be, a leader. One of the traits that I’ve had since I was born was service. I’ve been attending church since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. My grandma always made sure that her family kept their faith. And one of the things that she enjoyed doing in her lifetime was giving back to the community and the less fortunate, because she understood what it was like to struggle in life. She instilled morals in me to want to give back to not only the church, but to God himself. Since 2019 I’ve volunteered on multiple different occasions at my church, wherever I was needed. I’ve volunteered at our food pantry pack and distributed food that was donated by the Samaritans at the church, helped prepare the weekly breakfast hosted by the church, as well as substitute in the CCD classes for children ranging from 1st grade to 8th grade. Even though I may be tired from a hectic week from school, I know I have something to look forward to at the end of my week.

I have strove to achieve all A’s in my classes. And that goal has not withered away now that I am in high school. I see school as a job, where even though I may not want to be there 100% of the time, I still put in the all my effort into every assignment, test, and project that is thrown my way, because I know that establishing a good work ethic now will lead to my success in the future. Currently I am taking private music lessons for the drums for 8 years and bass guitar for 3 years at LJE Music, where they hosts a camp called, “Summer Jam”, where a group of students ranging from middle to high school age get together for 2 weeks where they learn, rehearse and cover popular songs ranging from rock, pop, country, and more. I started off as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent rolls or slack in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the roll needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up to the plate and learn a completely different instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other band members to learn bass, on top of their regular instrument. They saw me as a role model of what they could be.I was appointed band leader for the “Summer Jam” band in 2022, and have been since. My job entails being in direct contact with the director, relaying any messages to the band and the parents, drafting out set lists for upcoming performances, pursuing any potential gigs, and boosting the morale of the band. In 2023 the band and I had the opportunity to tour in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 2024 we were blessed to go to New Orleans, Louisiana. This is where my skills and experience were put to the test. I had to learn how to successfully lead a group of people to be able to perform in places we’ve never heard before, and in front of total strangers. As soon as I got off the plane, I felt like Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz when she first arrived in the Land of Oz, “I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore…”. But I had to quickly overcome that fear because I knew that everyone was relying on me to keep it together. I had to become the person I thought I could never be, a leader. One of the traits that I’ve had since I was born was service. I’ve been attending church since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. My grandma always made sure that her family kept their faith. And one of the things that she enjoyed doing in her lifetime was giving back to the community and the less fortunate, because she understood what it was like to struggle in life. She instilled morals in me to want to give back to not only the church, but to God himself. Since 2019 I’ve volunteered on multiple different occasions at my church, wherever I was needed. I’ve volunteered at our food pantry pack and distributed food that was donated by the Samaritans at the church, helped prepare the weekly breakfast hosted by the church, as well as substitute in the CCD classes for children ranging from 1st grade to 8th grade. Even though I may be tired from a hectic week from school, I know I have something to look forward to at the end of my week.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. I am currently a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef. It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue, but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have. Because of my actions, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program. At first I wanted to play my primary instrument, drums, because that was something I was most comfortable with. But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers, and they needed more bassists. Even though I was weary, I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me, “if you are comfortable, you’re not growing.” Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine. And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was. But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday, both as a musician and as a person as well. In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. As of now as a senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. I am currently a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef. It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue, but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have. Because of my actions, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program. At first I wanted to play my primary instrument, drums, because that was something I was most comfortable with. But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers, and they needed more bassists. Even though I was weary, I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me, “if you are comfortable, you’re not growing.” Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine. And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was. But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday, both as a musician and as a person as well. In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. As of now as a senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. I am currently a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef. It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue, but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have. Because of my actions, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program. At first I wanted to play my primary instrument, drums, because that was something I was most comfortable with. But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers, and they needed more bassists. Even though I was weary, I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me, “if you are comfortable, you’re not growing.” Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine. And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was. But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday, both as a musician and as a person as well. In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. As of now as a senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. I am currently a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef. It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue, but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have. Because of my actions, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program. At first I wanted to play my primary instrument, drums, because that was something I was most comfortable with. But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers, and they needed more bassists. Even though I was weary, I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me, “if you are comfortable, you’re not growing.” Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine. And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was. But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday, both as a musician and as a person as well. In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. As of now as a senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries.

Whether it is my academics, or my extracurriculars such as music, I always strive to put 110% into everything I do. Since I started middle school, I have strove to achieve all A’s in my classes. And that goal has not withered away now that I am in high school. I see school as a job, where even though I may not want to be there 100% of the time, I still put in the all my effort into every assignment, test, and project that is thrown my way, because I know that establishing a good work ethic now will lead to my success in the future. When I grow up I want to be a “somebody” in music. Whether I become a music producer, or a songwriter, I want to be innovative and well respected in my field. How I implement this in my schooling now is that I complete everything on time, and I always do it to the best of my abilities. Additionally, I am currently in the orchestra program at Stevens High School, but I’ve been playing the violin since 5th grade. Since then, I’ve put in countless hours of practicing at home, and before and after school. Because of the price of my hard work, I’ve consistently moved up in chair assignments, went from a junior varsity ensemble to varsity level, and have also received several ones on the UIL scale, not only individually for my solos, but with my ensemble as well. On top of that, I'm also currently the Vice President of the Orchestra council. My job entails me to not only support the President and their duties, but to also delegate work among the rest of the officers. Currently I am going to restaurants around the Portanco area, to inquire about being able to host a fundraiser night there at the restaurant. Next year, I hope to become the President of the council, and be able to grow my organization and the people in it, both musically and personally. All in all I would like to leave the program at the end of my senior year better than I found it. Not only am I dedicated to my academics, but I am also devoted to music. Currently I am taking private music lessons for the drums for 8 years and bass guitar for 3 years at LJE Music Studio. Every summer the owner, Mr. Leroy Esparza hosts a camp called, “Summer Jam”, where a group of students ranging from middle to high school age get together for 2 weeks where they learn, rehearse and cover popular songs ranging from rock, pop, country, and more. To be performed at local restaurants in and around the San Antonio- Helotes area. As of 2024, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 5 years. Even though I started off as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent rolls or slack in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the roll needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up to the plate and learn a completely different instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other band members to learn bass, on top of their regular instrument. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. But most notably, I was appointed band leader for the “Summer Jam” band in 2022, and have been since. My job entails being in direct contact with the director, relaying any messages to the band and the parents, drafting out set lists for upcoming performances, pursuing any potential gigs, and boosting the morale of the band. We’ve had the chance to tour outside of the state on two separate occasions. In 2023 the band and I had the opportunity to tour in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 2024 we were blessed to go to New Orleans, Louisiana. This is where my skills and experience were put to the test. I had to learn how to successfully lead a group of people to be able to perform in places we’ve never heard before, and in front of total strangers. As soon as I got off the plane, I felt like Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz when she first arrived in the Land of Oz, “I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore…”. But I had to quickly overcome that fear because I knew that everyone was relying on me to keep it together. I had to become the person I thought I could never be, a leader. One of the traits that I’ve had since I was born was service. I’ve been attending church since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. My grandma always made sure that her family kept their faith. And one of the things that she enjoyed doing in her lifetime was giving back to the community and the less fortunate, because she understood what it was like to struggle in life. She instilled morals in me to want to give back to not only the church, but to God himself. Since 2019 I’ve volunteered on multiple different occasions at my church, wherever I was needed. I’ve volunteered at our food pantry pack and distributed food that was donated by the Samaritans at the church, helped prepare the weekly breakfast hosted by the church, as well as substitute in the CCD classes for children ranging from 1st grade to 8th grade. Even though I may be tired from a hectic week from school, I know I have something to look forward to at the end of my week.

One of the traits that I’ve had since I was born was service. I’ve been attending church since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. My grandma always made sure that her family kept their faith. And one of the things that she enjoyed doing in her lifetime was giving back to the community and the less fortunate, because she understood what it was like to struggle in life. She instilled morals in me to want to give back to not only the church, but to God himself. Since 2019 I’ve volunteered on multiple different occasions at my church, wherever I was needed. I’ve volunteered at our food pantry pack and distributed food that was donated by the Samaritans at the church, helped prepare the weekly breakfast hosted by the church, as well as substitute in the CCD classes for children ranging from 1st grade to 8th grade. Even though I may be tired from a hectic week from school, I know I have something to look forward to at the end of my week. I’ve also had many parents of younger kids who have just begun taking lessons, come up to me after performances to tell me that their kids look up to me. One family that stuck out to me was of these two girls, one was in 6th grade and the other was in 4th grade. And upon first inspection, they looked like average pre-teen girls. But I had the opportunity to work with them, and I learned that they were both truly passionate about music. The younger sister originally started with guitar lessons, but after spending some time with her, her mother came up to me to ask some technical questions about purchasing drums, and she told me that her youngest wanted to start taking drum lessons because she, “wanted to be just like me when she gets older.” In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. As of now as a senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries.

One of the traits that I’ve had since I was born was service. I’ve been attending church since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. My grandma always made sure that her family kept their faith. And one of the things that she enjoyed doing in her lifetime was giving back to the community and the less fortunate, because she understood what it was like to struggle in life. She instilled morals in me to want to give back to not only the church, but to God himself. Since 2019 I’ve volunteered on multiple different occasions at my church, wherever I was needed. I’ve volunteered at our food pantry pack and distributed food that was donated by the Samaritans at the church, helped prepare the weekly breakfast hosted by the church, as well as substitute in the CCD classes for children ranging from 1st grade to 8th grade. Even though I may be tired from a hectic week from school, I know I have something to look forward to at the end of my week. To conclude, I believe I should be accepted in the National Junior Honor Society because I demonstrate the correct characteristics that are required to be invited in the program. Whether it was in my classes, or my extracurriculars, I vow to always put everything into I do. I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college. Everyday is a struggle. I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week, much less to send me to college. I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed. And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself. I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years, and I have yet to receive a penny. Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money. If I were to go to college, I would like to major in music production and law. I’ve always looked up to Taylor Swift not only as a songwriter, but as a person, and I would like to be able to help other artists who were in the same predicament as her, when she lost her masters. I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can, go to college, and get educated, and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I found it.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. One artist that I’ve looked up to is Taylor Swift. I’ve always admired her work ethic and the name and reputation that she built for herself. Originally, the plan was for me to be a songwriter.Where it would be me, my guitar, and my love-sick poems against the world. But upon hearing the news that she had lost the right to her masters, I was devastated. I thought, “How could this have happened to someone like her?” She has a good head on her shoulders and an amazing support system to back her up. That got me thinking about all the other “Hollywood Horror Stories” of other artists getting signed onto bad contracts when they were young, and not realizing that they had signed their work and life away. I realized that the only way I was going to make it in this business was that I had to get educated and be able to advocate for myself. I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law. I am a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. I’ve also had many parents of younger kids who have just begun taking lessons, come up to me after performances to tell me that their kids look up to me. One family that stuck out to me was of these two girls, one was in 6th grade and the other was in 4th grade. And upon first inspection, they looked like average pre-teen girls. But I had the opportunity to work with them, and I learned that they were both truly passionate about music. The younger sister originally started with guitar lessons, but after spending some time with her, her mother came up to me to ask some technical questions about purchasing drums, and she told me that her youngest wanted to start taking drum lessons because she, “wanted to be just like me when she gets older.” In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries, just like Taylor Swift was for me. Whether it is my academics, or my extracurriculars such as music, I always strive to put 110% into everything I do. I want to be seen as a successful person and as an exceptional leader known through my career.

I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college. Everyday is a struggle. I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week, much less to send me to college. I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed. And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself. I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years, and I have yet to receive a penny. Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money. If I were to go to college, I would like to major in music production and law. I’ve always looked up to Taylor Swift not only as a songwriter, but as a person, and I would like to be able to help other artists who were in the same predicament as her, when she lost her masters. I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can, go to college, and get educated, and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I found it. I’ve also had many parents of younger kids who have just begun taking lessons, come up to me after performances to tell me that their kids look up to me. One family that stuck out to me was of these two girls, one was in 6th grade and the other was in 4th grade. And upon first inspection, they looked like average pre-teen girls. But I had the opportunity to work with them, and I learned that they were both truly passionate about music. The younger sister originally started with guitar lessons, but after spending some time with her, her mother came up to me to ask some technical questions about purchasing drums, and she told me that her youngest wanted to start taking drum lessons because she, “wanted to be just like me when she gets older.” In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries, just like Taylor Swift was for me.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. One artist that I’ve looked up to is Taylor Swift. I’ve always admired her work ethic and the name and reputation that she built for herself. Originally, the plan was for me to be a songwriter, just like her. Where it would be me, my guitar, and my love-sick poems against the world. But upon hearing the news that she had lost the right to her masters, I was devastated. I thought, “How could this have happened to someone like her?” She has a good head on her shoulders and an amazing support system to back her up. That got me thinking about all the other “Hollywood Horror Stories” of other artists getting signed onto bad contracts when they were young, and not realizing that they had signed their work and life away. I realized that the only way I was going to make it in this business was that I had to get educated and be able to advocate for myself. Now as an upcoming senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law. I am a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. I’ve also had many parents of younger kids who have just begun taking lessons, come up to me after performances to tell me that their kids look up to me. One family that stuck out to me was of these two girls, one was in 6th grade and the other was in 4th grade. And upon first inspection, they looked like average pre-teen girls. But I had the opportunity to work with them, and I learned that they were both truly passionate about music. The younger sister originally started with guitar lessons, but after spending some time with her, her mother came up to me to ask some technical questions about purchasing drums, and she told me that her youngest wanted to start taking drum lessons because she, “wanted to be just like me when she gets older.” In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries, just like Taylor Swift was for me.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. I am currently a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. At first it was rough for me because I didn’t know anything about reading bass clef. It was something I struggled with for a long time. There were times that I was unmotivated to continue, but I remembered that not everyone gets the same opportunities I have. Because of my actions, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. As of this school year I’ve also taken on the challenge of joining my school's jazz band program. At first I wanted to play my primary instrument, drums, because that was something I was most comfortable with. But the jazz director told me that they already had a lot of drummers, and they needed more bassists. Even though I was weary, I still joined, anxious about the new experiences and the musical journey I would go through. But then I remembered something that a former teacher had told me, “if you are comfortable, you’re not growing.” Being in the jazz program at my school has brought me out of my comfort zone, and out of my everyday routine. And without this change, I would have been stuck in the same “level” as I was. But now I can say that I am improving each and everyday, both as a musician and as a person as well. In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. As of now as a senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law as well. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries.

I believe that I deserve this scholarship because my family can not afford to send me to college. Everyday is a struggle. I don’t know where we’re going to find the money for food and bills for the week, much less to send me to college. I live with my dad and grandpa, who are both unemployed. And while everyone at my school is worried about prom or football games, I have to work my butt off just to be able to scrounge up enough money to better educate myself. I haven’t had any luck receiving scholarships. I’ve been looking for 2 years, and I have yet to receive a penny. Sometimes I think my life isn’t tragic enough for committees to spare me some money. If I were to go to college, I would like to major in music production and law. I’ve always looked up to Taylor Swift not only as a songwriter, but as a person, and I would like to be able to help other artists who were in the same predicament as her, when she lost her masters. I want to be someone in this world, and I can only do that if I receive as much financial aid as I can, go to college, and get educated, and go out into the world to hopefully make it better than when I found it. Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. One artist that I’ve looked up to is Taylor Swift. I’ve always admired her work ethic and the reputation that she built for herself. Originally, the plan was for me to be a songwriter, just like her. Where it would be me, my guitar, and my love-sick poems against the world. Upon hearing the news that she had lost her masters, I was devastated. I thought, “How could this have happened to her?” That got me thinking about all the other “Hollywood Horror Stories” of other artists getting signed onto bad contracts and didn’t realize that they had signed their work and life away. I realized that the only way I was going to make it in the music industry was that I had to get educated and be able to advocate for myself. Now as an upcoming senior, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law. And After college I would like to be a music producer/sound engineer/lawyer; basically a music industry Barbie. I do not want to rely on other people to be successful, because this world is an unforgiving place. I want to be able to represent myself and what my art stands for.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. One artist that I’ve looked up to is Taylor Swift. I’ve always admired her work ethic and the name and reputation that she built for herself. Originally, the plan was for me to be a songwriter, just like her. Where it would be me, my guitar, and my love-sick poems against the world. But upon hearing the news that she had lost the right to her masters, I was devastated. I thought, “How could this have happened to someone like her?” She has a good head on her shoulders and an amazing support system to back her up. That got me thinking about all the other “Hollywood Horror Stories” of other artists getting signed onto bad contracts when they were young, and not realizing that they had signed their work and life away. I realized that the only way I was going to make it in this business was that I had to get educated and be able to advocate for myself. Now as an upcoming senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law. I am a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. I’ve also had many parents of younger kids who have just begun taking lessons, come up to me after performances to tell me that their kids look up to me. One family that stuck out to me was of these two girls, one was in 6th grade and the other was in 4th grade. And upon first inspection, they looked like average pre-teen girls. But I had the opportunity to work with them, and I learned that they were both truly passionate about music. The younger sister originally started with guitar lessons, but after spending some time with her, her mother came up to me to ask some technical questions about purchasing drums, and she told me that her youngest wanted to start taking drum lessons because she, “wanted to be just like me when she gets older.” In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries, just like Taylor Swift was for me.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. One artist that I’ve looked up to is Taylor Swift. I’ve always admired her work ethic and the name and reputation that she built for herself. Originally, the plan was for me to be a songwriter, just like her. Where it would be me, my guitar, and my love-sick poems against the world. But upon hearing the news that she had lost the right to her masters, I was devastated. I thought, “How could this have happened to someone like her?” She has a good head on her shoulders and an amazing support system to back her up. That got me thinking about all the other “Hollywood Horror Stories” of other artists getting signed onto bad contracts when they were young, and not realizing that they had signed their work and life away. I realized that the only way I was going to make it in this business was that I had to get educated and be able to advocate for myself. Now as an upcoming senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law. I am a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. I’ve also had many parents of younger kids who have just begun taking lessons, come up to me after performances to tell me that their kids look up to me. One family that stuck out to me was of these two girls, one was in 6th grade and the other was in 4th grade. And upon first inspection, they looked like average pre-teen girls. But I had the opportunity to work with them, and I learned that they were both truly passionate about music. The younger sister originally started with guitar lessons, but after spending some time with her, her mother came up to me to ask some technical questions about purchasing drums, and she told me that her youngest wanted to start taking drum lessons because she, “wanted to be just like me when she gets older.” In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries, just like Taylor Swift was for me.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. One artist that I’ve looked up to is Taylor Swift. I’ve always admired her work ethic and the name and reputation that she built for herself. Originally, the plan was for me to be a songwriter, just like her. Where it would be me, my guitar, and my love-sick poems against the world. But upon hearing the news that she had lost the right to her masters, I was devastated. I thought, “How could this have happened to someone like her?” She has a good head on her shoulders and an amazing support system to back her up. That got me thinking about all the other “Hollywood Horror Stories” of other artists getting signed onto bad contracts when they were young, and not realizing that they had signed their work and life away. I realized that the only way I was going to make it in this business was that I had to get educated and be able to advocate for myself. Now as an upcoming senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law. I am a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. I’ve also had many parents of younger kids who have just begun taking lessons, come up to me after performances to tell me that their kids look up to me. One family that stuck out to me was of these two girls, one was in 6th grade and the other was in 4th grade. And upon first inspection, they looked like average pre-teen girls. But I had the opportunity to work with them, and I learned that they were both truly passionate about music. The younger sister originally started with guitar lessons, but after spending some time with her, her mother came up to me to ask some technical questions about purchasing drums, and she told me that her youngest wanted to start taking drum lessons because she, “wanted to be just like me when she gets older.” In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries, just like Taylor Swift was for me.

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. It was the light of my life, my first true love. One artist that I’ve looked up to is Taylor Swift. I’ve always admired her work ethic and the name and reputation that she built for herself. Originally, the plan was for me to be a songwriter, just like her. Where it would be me, my guitar, and my love-sick poems against the world. But upon hearing the news that she had lost the right to her masters, I was devastated. I thought, “How could this have happened to someone like her?” She has a good head on her shoulders and an amazing support system to back her up. That got me thinking about all the other “Hollywood Horror Stories” of other artists getting signed onto bad contracts when they were young, and not realizing that they had signed their work and life away. I realized that the only way I was going to make it in this business was that I had to get educated and be able to advocate for myself. Now as an upcoming senior in high school, I want to go to college to pursue not only music production and songwriting but music industry studies and law. I am a part of a band called, “Summer Jam”, where the private music studio I take lessons at, gets a group of students ranging from middle to high school together for 2 weeks where we learn and rehearse songs ranging from rock to pop, to be performed at local venues. As of 2025, I have been continually enrolling in the camp for 6 years, and even though I started as a drummer, I’ve picked up any absent roles in the band. For example, after Covid we didn’t have any bassist in the band. I noticed that the role needed to be filled, and took it upon myself to step up and learn a completely new instrument. Because of this, I have also motivated some of my other bandmates to learn bass, on top of their regular instruments. They saw me as a role model of what they could be. I’ve also had many parents of younger kids who have just begun taking lessons, come up to me after performances to tell me that their kids look up to me. One family that stuck out to me was of these two girls, one was in 6th grade and the other was in 4th grade. And upon first inspection, they looked like average pre-teen girls. But I had the opportunity to work with them, and I learned that they were both truly passionate about music. The younger sister originally started with guitar lessons, but after spending some time with her, her mother came up to me to ask some technical questions about purchasing drums, and she told me that her youngest wanted to start taking drum lessons because she, “wanted to be just like me when she gets older.” In closing, music is something that I am very passionate about, and trying to fit it all into 600 words is challenging. Going to college is a stepping stone to what I need to do to accomplish my goals in life. After graduation, I want to be able to give back to my community, in mentorship, education and wisdom. I want to be a role model that other young and inspiring musicians can look up to, but especially to young women who want to be leaders in their communities and their industries, just like Taylor Swift was for me.

Growing up I was a shy kid. I never really vocalized my thoughts because I thought no one would have cared about what I had to say. I think my downfall was when I started middle school. I had the stereotypical pre-teen phase where I would blast loud music, wear dark clothes, and curse out everything that made me upset. Being a preteen during those Covid years was very strange. I was forced to grow up and face the reality of the world I was thrown into. My dad lost his job, my grandparents' health was declining rapidly, and my parents were in the middle of an ugly child support battle… These moments made me feel like I was alone in this world. I began to form bad coping mechanisms because I didn’t know any better. I would bottle up all my emotions because I didn’t have anyone I felt like I could trust with my thoughts. With every passing day, I felt myself deteriorating more and more. I knew that I wasn’t happy anymore, but it was hard to even bring this up with anyone because I knew everyone was struggling as well, and that my problems were irrelevant. Just recently, I moved out of my mom's house because I realized that every moment I was there, I just wanted to leave. I couldn’t recall the last time I was happy there, but I was afraid of leaving because I had lived in this house since I was born; how could I just pack up and leave? Every wall had seen me at my worst, each one of my pillows and stuffed animals had soaked up all my silent tears and screams, and my own mother had been the culprit for making me feel this way. Her constant yelling would be “the only way to reach me”. Her comments struck my heart like knives, and her touch would sting, oppositely to what a mother's touch should be. My breaking point was when I was in a very dark place. I was lying down in my bed, contemplating taking my own life. I had been crying in my room all day when my mother came storming into my room like she would always do. My older sister had popped by the house to pick up something and my mom barged in my room to look for it. When she couldn’t find it, she arrogantly asked me where the item was. I tried to say something, but the words that came out of my mouth were nothing more than a mumble. My mother then got angry that I was giving her this attitude, and she started yelling at me. The tone in her voice, so sharp, had triggered me to start crying. Then she said something that will always stick with me, “Your crying does nothing to me… you’re only crying because you know you’re in trouble.” I realized that the woman who was supposed to be my provider and protector didn’t even like me. She only loved me because I was her flesh and blood, but she put no effort into actually caring for me. I learned that if you stay in a situation where you’re constantly stressed or scared for your life, you’re not living, just surviving. Now that I am out of the house I feel a lot better. I am currently living with my dad, and I’ve noticed my appetite, motivation, and overall happiness have come back. I’m able to eat real meals again, when before at my mother's, I wouldn’t eat for days on end. I am also going to the gym with my dad almost every day. My New Year resolution was to “Be Healthier”, and even though at the time I meant physically, I am currently working with my dad and therapist to work through my trauma, and hopefully be able to put the first 17 years of my life behind me, and to “Be Healthier" mentally as well. As far as my academics, I hope to go to school to pursue music production and become a Grammy-winning artist. As an up in coming senior, I am currently researching universities that interest me and scouting out scholarships to help relieve any financial strain on my family. While I was with my mothers, I had no motivation to do anything, much less start planning out my future. Now after a couple of months, I found my will and determination to the end goal of becoming a successful music artist. And in the far future, I hope to start my own family and show them all the love that I never got from my mother.

I’ve learned to count pennies since kindergarten. My family and I didn’t have much growing up, and we often struggled to make ends meet. Going to the grocery store always made me sad because I would see other little girls who could simply ask for a brand-new Barbie doll—and one would be dropped into their shopping cart instantly. Meanwhile, I had to make do with what I already had at home. I always wished things were different. The elementary school I attended was in a low-income area. We had many fundraisers to support our field trips and end-of-year festivities. For each fundraiser, I gave it my all so my class could reach our goals and enjoy the rewards. Now that I’m in high school, my priorities have shifted. In addition to being an honor roll student, playing music is a big part of my life. I’m part of my school’s orchestra program, where I play the violin. As Vice President of the Orchestra Council, I help fund the program by reaching out to local restaurants to host fundraiser nights. I also manage an Amazon list with affordable decoration options that fit within our budget. I participate in group fundraisers as well. Each year, we host two chocolate bar fundraisers—one in the spring and one in the fall—through World’s Finest Chocolate to fund our end-of-year banquet. My director expects each student to sell at least two boxes within a two-week period, and I always make sure to meet or exceed that goal. In the summer of 2023, my band had the opportunity to travel to Nashville, Tennessee, where we performed at local restaurants and historic sites. Our director told us he didn’t want our parents to simply pay for the trip—he wanted us to work for it. Within a year, I raised over $2,000 through popcorn sales and other fundraising, which covered my entire trip and gave me some spending money for souvenirs. On a personal level, I have my own bank account, and I recently opened a CD (certificate of deposit) account with the bank. I deposited the leftover money from my trip fundraising into the CD so it could earn interest—just in case we have another trip in the future. I also have an investment account with a company called Acorns. My uncle started the account for me when I was in 6th grade, and I’ve continued to deposit some of my personal earnings into it, allowing it to grow over time. I do this because I want my money to work for me, rather than just sitting in my bank account. I’m gaining a sense of what it takes to be an adult in today’s world—where hard work is essential, and achieving a goal makes the reward that much sweeter. Whether it’s for a school fundraiser or a personal financial goal, I’ve consistently worked toward bettering myself, my family, and my community. And I’ve learned that every penny counts.

Someone who I have lost was my grandmother on my dad's side. She died when I was 7 years old. She had a heavy influence on me. My parents have been divorced since I was 2. At my dads house, it was all males in the house, beside me and grandma. The only way I was allowed to go visit my dad was if my grandma was there. While I was there, my grandmother made sure that I was active and well rounded. She enrolled me in piano lessons, and every other Saturday we would go to this older woman's house for my lesson. I only lasted 2 months with her, but even though I dreaded going to my lessons, I knew that I wanted to pursue music. I felt a connection between me and the music. I knew that learning and performing an instrument made my grandma very proud of me, as she would brag to all her church friends. Even though I was very young I understood the concept of death, thanks to my grandma. She was a very devoted and religious person. She was always volunteering and attending her church. She would teach me stories from the bible from a young age, explaining that if I'm a good girl, one day we'll all go to heaven and she'll be waiting for me. I could've never imagined that she would be gone so suddenly. I distinctly remember that morning when I got the news. I was in my room, thinking about the next time I would see my grandmother. When my mom walked into my room, she told me that my grandma died. I never knew that when she dropped me off that weekend before would be the last time I saw her. I instantly broke down. Everything seemed wrong. After that I wasn't able to be with my dad and his family, due to custody issues between my parents. When I needed her the most, she was gone. After that I went into a deep depression. I would just have random moments of hysterical crying, just because I would remember the smallest things I missed about her. I didn't have the motivation to do anything. I spent my weekends and summers in my room, watching endless amounts of TV. It wasn't until about a year and a half after she passed when my dad enrolled me in music lessons, because he knew that I took music lessons before when I was younger. Now I was about 9 years old when he told me that I had to do something with my time, and not just sit around and do nothing. I remember dreading going to the music school because I thought that it was a waste of time. Finally, I sat down in the room with the teacher. It was so awkward, my dad, grandpa, and uncles were all watching me through the doorway. I took a breath, and I picked up the drum sticks. And surprisingly, I held them correctly without having any prior knowledge. I knew that this could be something I wanted to do. And now 6 years later and countless hours of practice later, I'm still enrolled at that music studio. I currently take drums and bass guitar lessons, and I hope to continue my career in music. I'm planning on going to college to major in music production. Something I ponder about late at night is the butterfly effect of my life. If my grandma didn't put me in piano lessons, or if she didn't die, how much different would I be?

When I imagine my future career, I see myself working in a music studio, writing and producing the next biggest hit. I have loved music all my life. I can't imagine my life without it. Not only do I enjoy expanding my music taste, but I also play multiple instruments, including drum set, bass guitar, violin and guitar. I hope that one day I’ll be able to pursue a career in music. My goal as a future music producer is that I want to be inside a music studio writing and producing the next biggest hit of the year. I want to be in the room where it happens. I want to be remembered as someone who was a musical genius and I want to inspire and support others. In order to put this plan into action I need to take my music courses seriously, as well as learn music theory and composition. Last year, I took AP Music Theory and I struggled a lot in that class because it took me a while to understand the material, as well as the workload. I felt as if maybe I was not good enough to pursue a creative career in music. Which made me sad, because music is all I have known. Finally when the AP test rolled around, I had no confidence in myself. I did not think I would have passed. But once I started my test, everything I had learned that year came to me. I felt confident enough that everything would be okay. And that day restored my faith in myself that I could do this. I play the violin in my school's varsity orchestra, and I am currently student Vice President of the program, with plans of applying to be President next year. I chose to take on this position because I wanted to take on a leadership role and become a role model to my fellow orchestra members. Outside of school, I am enrolled in private drum and bass lessons. And every summer the studio hosts a summer rock band camp called, "Summer Jam", where a group of kids get together to practice for 2 weeks and at the end of the camp, we perform at local restaurants for our family, friends, and patrons of the restaurant. And for the past 5 summers, I've grown not only as a musician, but as a person. And for the past 3 summers I have been appointed band leader. My job is to make the setlists for our gigs, be in direct communication with my band members and my director, and be the second in command for my director. And for the past two summers, we have successfully toured to cities such as Nashville and New Orleans to perform there and to learn more about how those cities have contributed to music. And the one thing my director told us was that the students had to find a way to help relieve their trip balance for their parents. During those 2 years, I hustled and fundraised money, in order to pay off my trip. I had to make sacrifices as well. All of the money that I earned while hustling and all my birthday money had gone straight to my trip balance. I wasn’t able to go spend it on frivolous things like my peers were. I learned what the value of a dollar was, something that will always stick by me for the rest of my life. If I really wanted something, I needed to work for it, because nothing was going to be handed to me.