Nyadollie Scholarship

As a young Black female aspiring to become a teacher and cheer coach, my journey is defined by passion, resilience, and a commitment to empowering others. Growing up, I witnessed firsthand the transformative power of education and mentorship in shaping lives and fostering a sense of community. These experiences have fueled my desire to make a positive impact in the lives of students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, by providing them with the support and guidance they need to thrive academically and personally. My decision to pursue a career in teaching and coaching is rooted in a deep-seated belief in the importance of representation and inclusivity in education. As a woman of color, I understand the significance of having role models who reflect one's own background and experiences. I am dedicated to being a source of inspiration and support for students who may face barriers or challenges due to their race or gender, and I am committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students feel valued, seen, and empowered to succeed. In my journey towards becoming a teacher and cheer coach, I have honed essential skills such as empathy, communication, leadership, and teamwork. Through various volunteer experiences and internships, I have had the opportunity to work with diverse groups of students, helping them develop their academic skills, build confidence, and cultivate a sense of belonging. These experiences have reinforced my belief in the transformative power of education and mentorship in shaping the future leaders of tomorrow. Receiving this scholarship would not only alleviate the financial burden of pursuing my educational and career goals but also serve as a validation of my dedication and potential as a future educator and coach. With this support, I am confident that I will be able to continue my academic journey with focus and determination, ultimately realizing my dream of making a meaningful difference in the lives of students through teaching and coaching. I am committed to using this scholarship as a stepping stone towards achieving my goals and giving back to my community. I want to show all children of color that they are beautiful and can accomplish anything they put their mind to. With a heart full of passion and a mind eager to learn, I am excited to embark on this journey towards becoming a teacher and cheer coach who inspires, uplifts, and instills integrity into those around me. I want to empower my students to become critical thinkers, compassionate individuals, and active contributors to society.

Hello all, and thank you for taking the time to consider me for your scholarship. I want to tell you a little about who you are considering for this scholarship. My name is Treasure Magruder, but I like to go by Treasure Bey. I am an 18-year-old African-American female with high aspirations. The prompt question "describes a moment that impacted me to be a better version of myself. I plan to do more than that. When I was ten years old, my grandmother passed away from breast cancer. Her passing crushed me and my mom. Four months later, my biological grandfather passed away in a freak accident. I felt like my whole world was crashing down. I would be lying if I said to myself that their deaths still don't affect my day to day. I didn't understand why I was being faced with so many adversaries. Sometimes I still feel this way. Like there is a weight on my and my mom's shoulders that we didn't ask for, some days, I get unfortunate and cry for hours because I sit and think, why should my mom and I struggle to make ends meet? Why must my mom and I work ten times harder than the next? My mom is my hero. I know she will do whatever for me. She is the reason why I pushed myself so hard. I am doing this for myself and all the sleepless nights my mom had trying to make sure I was in a position to succeed. One day, I woke up and told myself, "Stop asking yourself why you are being faced with these obstacles and start appreciating that you are in a certain situation for a reason." You are capable of anything you put your mind to. I had to tell myself to stop looking at the glass half empty and look at it half full. Yes, you only have a little family support. Yes, your mom pushes you beyond the limits you think you are capable of because she sees the potential in you. Yes, your family isn't like others, and you don't have the support systems many do. Then I remembered I was loved and graduated high school with honors. My loving mother will make mountains move to see me happy. I plan to attend the National Treasure Morgan State University. As I said before, my family support is little to none, and being away from my mom (the only family I know) for fourteen weeks will be a complex challenge. When I stepped foot on Morgan's campus, it felt like home. The students and faculty were very accepting of any questions I needed answers to. They were very open and vulnerable about their situation and why they inevitably chose Morgan as their home as well. I will be studying Information Systems in the fall of 2024. I've always loved IT and the depths that this field reaches. Although I can say I didn't have a passion for coding, I fell in love with the Business Management side of IT. I am able to still do what I love and enjoy my job. With this job, I will be able to travel the world and introduce IT to other young African American girls who have a curious mind and want to dip their feet in the waters. I also picked Morgan because I didn't want to burden my mother financially. As I said before, my education means everything to me, and I appreciate opportunities like this one that give me resources to help further my education.