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Caleb Miller

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Hello, My name is Caleb Miller. I am an 18-year-old undergraduate who is going to be transferring to Geneva College in the Fall of 2023. I am going to be enrolled in Geneva's 3+1 Cybersecurity/Computer Science program, and my end goal is to receive a Masters in Cybersecurity. It's been a long road to get to here, and I still have a lot left to go. I have had many obstacles in my way just to get to this point. I was diagnosed with ADHD from an early age, which has made completing schoolwork difficult to say the least. My brain sometimes doesn't comply when the time comes to buckle down and get work done. That isn't to say I am not a hard worker. I have lived on a farm all my life, so hard work is pretty much a requirement where I live. ADHD hasn't just affected my life, either. My mother has had to deal with me my entire life, but she has been a trooper throughout all of it. She is the best mother (and the best teacher, for I am homeschooled) that I could ask for. She has been a great role model for me, and she's not the only one. My father and my grandfather have inspired me in their teachings and mentorship. Through their knowledge of writing from their work as newspaper columnists, they have guided me in writing papers, essays, and more. The reason I can write as well as I do is all because of them. I believe I would be a good candidate for some of these scholarships, not because of my own ability, but because of the guidance from my family, who I wouldn't trade for the world.

Education

Geneva College

Master's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Computer Science
  • GPA:
    3.8

West Virginia Childrens Home School

High School
2009 - 2023
  • GPA:
    3.9

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Financial Services

    • Dream career goals:

    • Senior Lifeguard

      Tomlinson Run State Park
      2020 – Present4 years
    • Co-owner

      Cody's Pumpkin Patch
      2014 – 20217 years
    • Lifeguard

      YMCA
      2022 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Cycling

    Club
    2019 – Present5 years

    Swimming

    Club
    2013 – 20174 years

    Volleyball

    Club
    2019 – Present5 years

    Research

    • Social Sciences, Other

      Researcher
      2021 – 2021

    Arts

    • Woodworking
      Swords, sculptures, etc.
      2016 – Present
    • Salt and Light

      Acting
      Nicholas Nickleby, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Mouse That Roared, Shakespeare
      2019 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      The Way Station — I help to unload food, clothing, hygiene products, and other necessities and give them to those in need.
      2017 – Present

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

    Maverick Grill and Saloon Scholarship
    If you were to ever meet me in person, you would come to find that I look like the most average Joe who's ever walked the earth. I am an overweight, brown-haired, blue-eyed caucasian male with a less than appealing face. But it's not my looks that set me apart. I am told that I am very smart (I personally don't believe so with some of the actions I have made in the past, but I'll take their word for it). I have a plethora of hobbies, from various forms of art, to guitar, to computer programming. I love a lot of different kinds of music, but my favorite has to be classic rock (70s and 80s rock and the like). I love a lot of different kinds of foods, no particular favorites, but if it's spicy, then I will absolutely eat it. Like I mentioned, I like computer programming, which brings us to my major and future career: Cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is a field that is quickly growing, and here's why: Cybersecurity and cyber threats have become a recent hot topic among users of the internet, and they have only become worse as time has passed. Between online scams, phishing, and even hacking, the online world has become ground zero for hostile threats to our livelihood. It doesn't take much for a hacker to crack open a database, or for someone to fall prey to an online scam. Once that happens, chaos ensues. The fight for cyber protection is ongoing. As new ways to protect information surface, attackers will find new ways to crack anything that has been encrypted. It is of utmost importance that the field of cybersecurity continues to grow, lest online assailants continue to overturn every attempt to stop them. Unfortunately for us, these attackers are winning. And they will continue to win unless something is done to stop them. This is my plan. Once I graduate and receive my degree, I will intern at various organizations that stop the threats described above. Using this hands-on experience, I will start my own organization, which will help test database security systems and check for "leaks," and then proceed to patch and protect those leaks. This will help us to be absolutely certain that a database is completely protected and that the likelihood of a breach is next to none. I will hire people who are like me, people with a desire to make a positive impact and strive for greater security. Together, we will strive to protect those around us, until our community and our country is safe. That is my plan, and this is how I plan to give back to my community.
    Lauren Czebatul Scholarship
    I, like many others, lead a relatively simple life. I grew up on my family's farm. I wake up, do chores, get schoolwork done, and get any personal tasks that my mother wants me to do done. I also have my fair share of hobbies and things I like to do on the side. But personal work aside, I do also enjoy working in service of others. One of my favorite ministries is The Way Station, an organization that helps locals, the poor, and those in need who live in downtown East Liverpool (which is a very poverty-ridden town that I live near). I try to help at The Way Station whenever I can: I help set out and hand out food, liquids, basic hygiene items, and other essential materials. I also donate old items of mine that I don't use anymore, such as clothes, toys, and other items. Typically, these items are sold at a cheap price (that's one of the ways The Way Station makes enough money to keep running). But in case someone needs clothing and can't afford it, I also try to give my tithe money to the Way Station so that they can use it to pay for the clothing. Volunteering has changed my mindset in many different ways. Mostly, it has helped me to see how many people are in need of help, and in need of change. I can help provide this change, but I need help to do so. So, to get straight to the point, I need money in order to pursue my degree in Cybersecurity. It is my hope that I can help defend my community through my degree." This is my plan. Once I graduate and receive my degree, I will intern at various cybersecurity organizations. Using the hands-on experience I gain from working at these organizations, I will start my own organization, which will help test database security systems and check for "leaks," and then proceed to patch and protect those leaks. This will help us to be absolutely certain that a database is completely protected and that the likelihood of a breach is next to none. I will hire people who are like me, people with a desire to make a positive impact and strive for greater security. Together, we will strive to protect those around us, until our community and our country is safe. That is my plan.
    Richard Neumann Scholarship
    My name is Caleb Miller. I am a high school senior who, like many others now and many before me, is preparing to take the next monumental step in my life. I am going to college to get my Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. Cyber threats have become a recent hot topic among the users of the internet, and they have only become worse as time has passed. Between online scams, phishing, and even hacking, the online world has become ground zero for hostile threats to our livelihood. It doesn't take much for a hacker to crack open a database, or for someone to fall prey to an online scam. Once that happens, chaos ensues. The fight for cyber protection is ongoing. As new ways to protect information surface, attackers will find new ways to crack anything that has been encrypted. It is of utmost importance that the field of cybersecurity continues to grow, lest online assailants continue to overturn every attempt to stop them. Unfortunately for us, these attackers are winning. And they will continue to win unless something is done to stop them. Thankfully, there is still hope. As long as people continue to enter and succeed in this field, we can negate the damage done by these attackers, and even stop them. We can encrypt important information and keep it safe. We can stop individuals who use bots to send hundreds of thousands of phishing scams and virulent ads. We can even create databases that can be kept under lock and key, only to be accessed when necessary, never to be accessed unauthorizedly. All we need are people who have the education and who are willing to stand up and fight this. People like you. This is my plan. Once I graduate and receive my degree, I will intern at various organizations that stop the threats described above. Using this hands-on experience, I will start my own organization, which will help test database security systems and check for "leaks," and then proceed to patch and protect those leaks. This will help us to be absolutely certain that a database is completely protected and that the likelihood of a breach is next to none. I will hire people who are like me, people with a desire to make a positive impact and strive for greater security. Together, we will strive to protect those around us, until our community is safe. That is my plan.
    Tam and Betsy Vannoy Memorial Scholarship
    I, like many others, lead a relatively simple life. I grew up on my family's farm. I wake up, do chores, get schoolwork done, and get any personal tasks that my mother wants me to do done. I also have my fair share of hobbies and things I like to do on the side. But personal work aside, I do also enjoy working in service of others. One of my favorite ministries is The Way Station, an organization that helps locals, the poor, and those in need who live in downtown East Liverpool (which is a very poverty-ridden town that I live near). I try to help at The Way Station whenever I can: I help set out and hand out food, liquids, basic hygiene items, and other essential materials. I also donate old items of mine that I don't use anymore, such as clothes, toys, and other items. Typically, these items are sold at a cheap price (that's one of the ways The Way Station makes enough money to keep running). But in case someone needs clothing and can't afford it, I also try to give my tithe money to the Way Station so that they can use it to pay for the clothing. But now, I am going off to college. My studies will make finding time to do charity work difficult. I still plan on helping at the Way Station whenever possible, although my time will be limited. In the meantime, I will be working towards another way to help my local community. As of right now, once I graduate high school, I will be working towards a degree in Cybersecurity. This is my plan. Once I graduate and receive my degree, I will intern at various cyber defense organizations. Once I have the experience I need, I will start my own organization, which will help test database security systems and check for "leaks," and then proceed to patch and protect those leaks. This will help us to be certain that a database is completely protected and that the likelihood of a breach is next to none. I will hire people who are like me, people with a desire to make a positive impact and strive for greater security. Together, we will strive to protect those around us, until our community is safe. With this and my regular charity work combined, I hope I can make a positive impact on my area and community.
    Walking In Authority International Ministry Scholarship
    I, like many others, lead a relatively simple life. I grew up on my family's farm. I wake up, do chores, get schoolwork done, and get any personal tasks that my mother wants me to do done. I also have my fair share of hobbies and things I like to do on the side. But personal work aside, I do also enjoy working in service of others. One of my favorite ministries is The Way Station, an organization that helps locals, the poor, and those in need who live in downtown East Liverpool (which is a very poverty-ridden town that I live near). I try to help at The Way Station whenever I can: I help set out and hand out food, liquids, basic hygiene items, and other essential materials. I also donate old items of mine that I don't use anymore, such as clothes, toys, and other items. Typically, these items are sold at a cheap price (that's one of the ways The Way Station makes enough money to keep running). But in case someone needs clothing and can't afford it, I also try to give my tithe money to the Way Station so that they can use it to pay for the clothing. But now, I am going off to college. My studies will make finding time to do charity work difficult. I still plan on helping at the Way Station whenever possible, although my time will be limited. In the meantime, I will be working towards another way to help my local community. As of right now, once I graduate high school, I will be working towards a degree in Cybersecurity. This is my plan. Once I graduate and receive my degree, I will intern at various cyber defense organizations. Once I have the experience I need, I will start my own organization, which will help test database security systems and check for "leaks," and then proceed to patch and protect those leaks. This will help us to be certain that a database is completely protected and that the likelihood of a breach is next to none. I will hire people who are like me, people with a desire to make a positive impact and strive for greater security. Together, we will strive to protect those around us, until our community is safe. With this and my regular charity work combined, I hope I can make a positive impact on my area and community.
    @Carle100 National Scholarship Month Scholarship
    Voila Natural Lifestyle Scholarship
    My name is Caleb Miller. I am a high school senior who, like many others now and many before me, is preparing to take the next monumental step in my life. I am going to college to get my Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. Cyber threats have become a recent hot topic among the users of the internet, and they have only become worse as time has passed. Between online scams, phishing, and even hacking, the online world has become ground zero for hostile threats to our livelihood. It doesn't take much for a hacker to crack open a database, or for someone to fall prey to an online scam. Once that happens, chaos ensues. The fight for cyber protection is ongoing. As new ways to protect information surface, attackers will find new ways to crack anything that has been encrypted. It is of utmost importance that the field of cybersecurity continues to grow, lest online assailants continue to overturn every attempt to stop them. Unfortunately for us, these attackers are winning. And they will continue to win unless something is done to stop them. Thankfully, there is still hope. As long as people continue to enter and succeed in this field, we can negate the damage done by these attackers, and even stop them. We can encrypt important information and keep it safe. We can stop individuals who use bots to send hundreds of thousands of phishing scams and virulent ads. We can even create databases that can be kept under lock and key, only to be accessed when necessary, never to be accessed unauthorizedly. All we need are people who have the education and who are willing to stand up and fight this. People like you. This is my plan. Once I graduate and receive my degree, I will intern at various organizations that stop the threats described above. Using this hands-on experience, I will start my own organization, which will help test database security systems and check for "leaks," and then proceed to patch and protect those leaks. This will help us to be absolutely certain that a database is completely protected and that the likelihood of a breach is next to none. I will hire people who are like me, people with a desire to make a positive impact and strive for greater security. Together, we will strive to protect those around us, until our community is safe. That is my plan.
    Coleman for Patriots Scholarship
    My name is Caleb Miller. I am a high school senior who, like many others now and many before me, is preparing to take the next monumental step in my life. I am going to college to get my Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. I have had experience helping my community, I volunteer at a local inner city organization that hands out necessities (food, water, clothing, hygiene items, etc.) to those in need. I strive to make the world a better and safer place, and I am now taking the next step in doing so: I am striving to make our online community safer through cybersecurity. Cyber threats have become a recent hot topic among the users of the internet, and they have only become worse as time has passed. Between online scams, phishing, and even hacking, the online world has become ground zero for hostile threats to our livelihood. It doesn't take much for a hacker to crack open a database, or for someone to fall prey to an online scam. Once that happens, chaos ensues. The fight for cyber protection is ongoing. As new ways to protect information surface, attackers will find new ways to crack anything that has been encrypted. It is of utmost importance that the field of cybersecurity continues to grow, lest online assailants continue to overturn every attempt to stop them. Unfortunately for us, these attackers are winning. And they will continue to win unless something is done to stop them. Thankfully, there is still hope. As long as people continue to enter and succeed in this field, we can negate the damage done by these attackers, and even stop them. We can encrypt important information and keep it safe. We can stop individuals who use bots to send hundreds of thousands of phishing scams and virulent ads. We can even create databases that can be kept under lock and key, only to be accessed when necessary, never to be accessed unauthorizedly. All we need are people who have the education and who are willing to stand up and fight this. People like you. This is my plan. Once I graduate and receive my degree, I will intern at various organizations that stop the threats described above. Using this hands-on experience, I will start my own organization, which will help test database security systems and check for "leaks," and then proceed to patch and protect those leaks. This will help us to be absolutely certain that a database is completely protected and that the likelihood of a breach is next to none. I will hire people who are like me, people with a desire to make a positive impact and strive for greater security. Together, we will strive to protect those around us, until our community is safe. That is my plan.
    Herb Collins Scholarship
    My name is Caleb Miller. I am a high school senior who, like many others now and many before me, is preparing to take the next monumental step in my life. I am going to college to get my Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. Cyber threats have become a recent hot topic among the users of the internet, and they have only become worse as time has passed. Between online scams, phishing, and even hacking, the online world has become ground zero for hostile threats to our livelihood. It doesn't take much for a hacker to crack open a database, or for someone to fall prey to an online scam. Once that happens, chaos ensues. The fight for cyber protection is ongoing. As new ways to protect information surface, attackers will find new ways to crack anything that has been encrypted. It is of utmost importance that the field of cybersecurity continues to grow, lest online assailants continue to overturn every attempt to stop them. Unfortunately for us, these attackers are winning. And they will continue to win unless something is done to stop them. Thankfully, there is still hope. As long as people continue to enter and succeed in this field, we can negate the damage done by these attackers, and even stop them. We can encrypt important information and keep it safe. We can stop individuals who use bots to send hundreds of thousands of phishing scams and virulent ads. We can even create databases that can be kept under lock and key, only to be accessed when necessary, never to be accessed unauthorizedly. All we need are people who have the education and who are willing to stand up and fight this. People like you. This is my plan. Once I graduate and receive my degree, I will intern at various organizations that stop the threats described above. Using this hands-on experience, I will start my own organization, which will help test database security systems and check for "leaks," and then proceed to patch and protect those leaks. This will help us to be absolutely certain that a database is completely protected and that the likelihood of a breach is next to none. I will hire people who are like me, people with a desire to make a positive impact and strive for greater security. Together, we will strive to protect those around us, until our community is safe. That is my plan.