My name is Zanon Gamache, and this scholarship embodies the two most important parts of my life. I'm a dually enrolled high school and college student about to graduate with my diploma and Associate Degree. Next semester I plan to go to CU Boulder to get my Bachelor's in chemistry. I want to continue my education through to a Ph.D. level and use my knowledge and skills as a chemist to enter the field of research. I work very hard to maintain good academic standing, as my chosen field is very involved with learning. I'm the #1 rank in my class in high school and am a multiple-time member of the president's list at my college. I've been invited to every significant honor society as I have a GPA of approximately 4.5. I also work at my college teaching college algebra and calculus. I've already taken math up through calculus 3 and chemistry up to college chem 2. I take my future career very seriously. Unfortunately, people often underestimate me because of how I dress, look, and portray myself. I love everything about metal, the intensity, the emotion, the complexity, and every minute detail. I've been listening to it since middle school, and almost all of my shirts are tour shirts from various bands that have come to my hometown of Denver, Colorado. I show my appreciation for bands such as Behemoth, Gojira, Dream Theater, Tool, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Megadeth, and many others in the way that I dress. I also play live metal shows with different bands, some paid, some just for fun. Because of this, people misjudge me as a delinquent or hooligan. This couldn't be further from the truth, as while I like to display my passion, I take my academic and professional life incredibly seriously. Currently, I'm applying for as many scholarships as possible because I won't be able to afford college without them. My parents have been gracious enough to give me an amount of money that will get me through my first two semesters of college. Unfortunately, the FAFSA has provided many scholarships I've applied to with a much higher figure for my anticipated family contribution. Because of this, most scholarships have disqualified me for not having a great enough need for financial assistance. I cannot stress enough that I do need scholarship money. This scholarship is for exactly the type of person I am, and it's allowed me to explain my financial situation. I won't be able to pay for my college past my first two semesters, so I desperately need the funds to do so. I'm the perfect candidate for this scholarship as I display a deep love of heavy metal music, powerful academic achievements and goals towards science, and strong financial need.