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Tell us about your school and career goals, and how you plan to reach them. Please explain fully!

• What program did you choose and why?
• When do you hope to graduate?
• Do you want to continue your education after completing your current program?
• Do you have a job in your field? Or have you started interviewing for a job in your field?
• What are some of your other short-term and long-term goals?

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Explain your financial and life situation. Also indicate if you anticipate getting a PELL grant, other outside scholarships or assistance, etc.

• Who do you live with (parents, family member, spouse), or do you support yourself?
• Do you have a family or others to support? (kids, spouse, etc.)
• Do you have a job?
• What expenses do you pay for? (insurance, phone, groceries, utilities, etc.)
• Do you qualify for PELL?
• Have you had to take out loans to pay for school or other expenses?
• How would this scholarship help you stay in school and succeed?

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Explain areas in your life where you demonstrated commitment and overcame obstacles, either through your school, social, or family life.

• Do you play sports/musical instrument? Or have other hobbies that require commitment?
• Did you struggle with a class in high school/college that you eventually passed?
• What did you have to do to pass? (tutoring, extra credit, more study time, etc.)
• Did you have a job in high school to help support yourself and your family?
• Have you done a project or activity that shows your determination?
• Did you take online classes during COVID? Was it difficult? Why/How?
• Did you take dual enrollment classes while in high school? Why?
• What did you learn about yourself from these experiences?

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Please tell the committee about a personal achievement that makes you proud.

• Have you ever won any awards in school or otherwise?
• Have you volunteered for any school/community/church organizations?
• What personal goals have you achieved?
• Did you have a high GPA in high school? Or in your current degree program?
• Were you in the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4H, etc.?
• Have you attended summer camps or classes during the summer to improve your skills?

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(Optional) Is there anything that we haven't asked, but you want to share? Maybe it's about your goals, your life, or something special about you.