I was born into a hardworking household. My parents had been married for less than six months, were raising two kids, and were moving from house to house in the 2008 housing crisis. So growing up, I always her the phrase “Education is not just a key, it’s power.” They taught me the meaning of hard work, adaptability, and dedication—values that have shaped how I navigate the world. These core values have fueled my passion for education and urgency to learn. Throughout my high school career, I applied these values and have done multiple extracurriculars and excelled in academics. Whether it was becoming Captain on my Mock Trial Team, an Environmental Delegate for Congressman Pallone's YAC, or tackling multiple AP's and honors classes---I always utilized the values my parents taught me because education wasn’t just a key, it was power. As I began to learn more about who I am and what i want to do in life, I became drawn to Law. As a young woman, this route won't be easy and that I will face hardships. One of those the major ones being money and finances. However, the benefits outweigh the risks. At Howard, I intend to study international business because it directly aligns with my goal of becoming a corporate lawyer. In an economy full of uncertainty, understanding international markets and trade regulations would give me a strong foundation and a competitive edge as I prepare for law school. After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to attend Howard’s Law School. Once I’ve worked for about a decade in the corporate field, I will open my own law firm that mainly tries criminal cases. There, I can help individuals who believe they have been wrongly accused and haven’t been protected by the law or prosecute criminals that belong behind bars. Throughout this, I will financially take care of my parents and provide them with the life they worked so hard for me to have. Through Law, I can give back to the younger generation worldwide by sparking their interest in law and teaching young people about the importance of law in their own communities. Education is power, and I want to give, harness, and protect that power for the next generation. I appreciate your time and attention to my application. I am honored to be given a chance to apply for a scholarship that will help my education, my future, and my community. Thank you.

“Pray about it.” -Every Church Auntie ever. Praying about something is more than asking for it, it’s about believing—truly having faith—that God will take care of your troubles. My mother would tell me this all the time and I never understood her until I grew older. For me, I had a unique upbringing when it came to religion. My father grew up as a Jehovah’s witness while my mother grew up in the Baptist church. The religion I decided to follow was Baptist because not only did I wholeheartedly agree with the beliefs, but it felt right. It felt like that’s where I belonged and the religion made me feel comfort, love, and joy. Throughout my life, I made sure to put God first and ask him for the guidance I need to make the correct choices. Although I've strayed off path, I never lose sight of what’s most important—God. I want to be Christ-like. I want to embody the teachings and philosophy that God intended for us to follow. However, I understand that doing this comes with time, wisdom, and patience. In order for one to become Christ-like, one has to serve the Lord through serving one’s community. What I mean is that community service is one of the best ways to make a positive impact on the world. By starting small, you make a ripple effect that can be larger in the grand scheme of things. Which is why I have volunteered at my local library to help shape the young, upcoming minds of today, cleaned local parks to set an example for the next generation and give back to my community, and sang in church choir to use my voice to spread the Lord’s word. I do this because it contributes to my community in a positive way and allows me to lead with my faith and understand what it truly means to be Christ-like. When I go to Howard, I'll be studying international business to become a corporate lawyer. I believe that this is path God has given me in this life so I can eliminate the harmful business practices done by big corporations. In an economy full of uncertainty, big corporations have consistently hurt small businesses, individuals, and our beautiful earth. By understanding international markets and trade regulations, it allows me to help bridge the gap between these small businesses, fight for better pay when it comes to people working for these corporations, and protect the Earth. Becoming rich requires people to abandon all morals and principles, something that the Lord is against. I plan to lead with the love that God has blessed me with, the faith that I have in the Lord to help the people in need, and the community service that has given me the foundation I need to accomplish my goals. After working for a decade helping small businesses and individuals who have been wronged by big corporations, I will open my own law firm that focuses on criminal cases. There, I can help individuals who believe they have been wrongly accused and haven’t been protected by the law or prosecute criminals that belong behind bars. I can set others on the righteous path and offer help beyond the legal perspective but rather the spiritual perspective. I was raised to care for others and guided to use my passion for law to make a lasting impact on this world with the life the Lord has given me. So no matter what I do in life, no matter where I go, I will always make sure to “Pray about it.”

I was born into a hardworking household. My parents had been married for less than six months, were raising two kids, and were moving from house to house in the 2008 housing crisis. I watched them persevere through instability and uncertainty. They taught me the meaning of hard work, adaptability, and dedication—values that have shaped how I navigate the world. These core values have helped me get through my toughest times with my head held high. It's also helped me support friends in their time of need. Throughout my high school career, I applied these values and have done multiple extracurriculars and excelled in academics. Whether it was becoming Captain on my Mock Trial Team, an Environmental Delegate for Congressman Pallone's YAC, or tackling multiple AP's and honors classes---I always utilized the values my parents taught me. Due to these values, I became drawn to Law. As a young woman, I understand that this route won't be easy and that I will face hardships. However, the benefits outweigh the risks. Through Law, I can give back to the my community by providing free legal advice during pro bono work, help overturn wrongfully convicted people, and teach young children about the importance of law in my own community. Furthermore, I intend to study international business. For a long term career, international business directly aligns with becoming a corporate lawyer. In an economy full of uncertainty, I have the ability to help small businesses navigate both the economy and give them the opportunity to establish global relationships. After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to attend Law School through the 3+3 program. This is where I can gain insight into government, policy, and legal systems—important components in the legal field. With my interest in advocacy, government, and the ways law shapes society, the program will prepare me for the rigorous academic coursework of legal education. Once I’ve worked for about a decade in the corporate field, I will open my own law firm that mainly tries criminal cases. There, I can fully support individuals who believe they have been wrongly accused and haven’t been protected by the law or prosecute criminals that belong behind bars. My passion in law can not only help the world, but also help my own community. Education is the key to success, and I want to give that key to the next generation. I appreciate your time and attention to my application. I am honored to be given a chance to apply for a scholarship will help my education, my future, and my community.

I was born into a hardworking household. My parents had been married for less than six months, were raising two kids, and were moving from house to house in the 2008 housing crisis. I watched them persevere through instability and uncertainty. They taught me the meaning of hard work, adaptability, and dedication—values that have shaped how I navigate the world. These core values have helped me get through my toughest times with my head held high. It's also helped me support friends in their time of need. Throughout my high school career, I applied these values and have done multiple extracurriculars and excelled in academics. Whether it was becoming Captain on my Mock Trial Team, an Environmental Delegate for Congressman Pallone's YAC, or tackling multiple AP's and honors classes---I always utilized the values my parents taught me. Due to these values, I became drawn to Law. As a young black woman, I understand that this route won't be easy and that I will face hardships. However, the benefits outweigh the risks. Through Law, I can give back to the black community by providing free legal advice during pro bono work, help overturn wrongfully convicted black people, and teach young black children about the importance of law in my own community. Furthermore, I intend to study international business. For a long term career, international business directly aligns with becoming a corporate lawyer. In an economy full of uncertainty, I have the ability to help black owned businesses navigate both the economy and help them establish global relationships. After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to attend Law School through the 3+3 program. This is where I can gain insight into government, policy, and legal systems—important components in the legal field. With my interest in advocacy, government, and the ways law shapes society, the program will prepare me for the rigorous academic coursework of legal education. Once I’ve worked for about a decade in the corporate field, I will open my own law firm that mainly tries criminal cases. There, I can fully support individuals who believe they have been wrongly accused and haven’t been protected by the law or prosecute criminals that belong behind bars. My passion in law can not only help the world, but the black community as well. Education is the key to success, and I want to give that key to the next generation. I appreciate your time and attention to my application. I am honored to be given a chance to apply for a scholarship will help my education, my future, and my community.