I've always felt pressure to live up to expectations because I'm the first person in my family to go to college. I still recall the day I received my Suffolk University acceptance. It felt like a melancholy moment instead than a triumphant one. The fact that my mother, who has always been my biggest ally, had recently lost her job made me more aware of our precarious financial condition than before. The issue of how I would be able to support my family and finish my school overpowered my happiness upon admission.Growing up in a home with only one parent has made dealing with financial instability difficult at all times. My mother put in a lot of effort to support my brothers and myself, frequently working two jobs to make ends meet. Sometimes we had trouble even putting food on the table or keeping the lights on, even with her best efforts. These struggles made me realize the importance of endurance, but they also forced me to strike a balance between my desire to succeed academically and my duty to support my family.Despite maintaining a strong GPA, my ability to give my all in my academics has suffered due to the stress of balancing work and school. I've been forced to turn off chances to further my education, including research projects and internships, because I couldn't afford to take time off from work. It has been challenging for me to remain committed to my long-term goal of becoming a nurse because of the ongoing pressure to perform well academically and provide for my family.For me, receiving this scholarship would be revolutionary. Not only would it help my family financially, but it would also free me up to focus more of my time and efforts on my studies. With this help, I wouldn't have to worry about how I'm going to pay for my tuition the following semester and could focus on the internships and extracurriculars that would better prepare me for a career in nursing. It would free me up to concentrate on what really matters, which is developing into a capable and caring nurse who can return favors to the community that has shaped me.For me, winning this scholarship would be extremely meaningful. It would inspire me to keep aiming for greatness in my academics and future profession since it would be a monument to the sacrifices and hard work I've done to reach this far. I'm sure I can get past the challenges standing in my way and fulfill my ambition of having a positive influence on the nursing profession with your help.