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Richard Orisaya

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Hello, welcome to my bold profile! My name is Richard Orisaya, and I currently attend Towson University located in Baltimore Maryland where I study Computer Science. I will utilize my education here to assist myself in acquiring a tremendous comprehension of cybersecurity and networking concepts that will benefit me in future interviews and in the working environment. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of cyber security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. I am an Information Technology specialist with experience working with the government. On track to go into the fields of Database Administration and Cyber Security. Having an advanced knowledge in the utilization of SQL databases to construct and manage data, and the management of front-end development in HTML. Looking to secure more internships and job opportunities in the near future.

Education

Towson University

Bachelor's degree program
2019 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

Towson University

Associate's degree program
2019 - 2021
  • Majors:
    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Information Technology and Services

    • Dream career goals:

      System Administrator

    • Application Developer

      Food and Drug Administration
      2021 – Present3 years

    Sports

    Lacrosse

    Varsity
    2018 – 20191 year

    Awards

    • Rookie of the Year

    Track & Field

    Varsity
    2016 – 20182 years

    Awards

    • Coaches Award

    Research

    • Appian Development

      Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — Application Development
      2021 – Present

    Arts

    • Northwestern

      Television Production
      Video Yearbook, Prom, Basketball Highlights
      2016 – 2019

    Public services

    • Public Service (Politics)

      National Honors Society — Volunteer
      2018 – 2018

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

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    Strong Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
    Throughout my career as a student, mentor, leader, and sibling I have been placed in many situations where I provided assistance to other people in need. I genuinely enjoy helping others and more importantly putting other people in a position to win because success strikes harder when everyone in your circle is successful with you. Leadership to me is more than volunteering work or a requirement to move up in the schooling system, it is an opportunity to change the narrative of someone's story and possibly assist an individual to ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to become successful in the near future. My favorite project that I worked on was with the National Honors Society at Northwestern University. This project was titled Martha's Table and comprised preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the less fortunate and furthermore going to a homeless shelter site and assisting homeless people by serving them food and clearing their plates once done eating. As a young high school kid who received the opportunity of hearing a portion of these homeless people's stories, it broadened my eyes and has led me to grow a connection with these people knowing that they are humans very much like I am and deserve to be treated as such. They additionally offered me some compelling advice that has taught me how to maneuver in life and also how to manage money wisely. I am very thankful for this experience. Although the most widely recognized form of leadership alludes to money or tangible items, this is not always the case as leadership can entail giving knowledge, expertise, lessons, and advice. This is the route I anticipate taking as I plan on creating a free cyber security course and mentoring program for undergraduates to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with getting their desired job. This Cyber Security course will prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I have received a multitude of wisdom from my community and plan on transferring this wisdom to the younger generation below me. Much obliged to you for hearing my story I was honored to share with you my experience in my community and hope to inspire anyone who takes the time to read this essay. After college I anticipate myself creating a mentorship program for undergraduates students giving them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also granting them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. Lastly, I plan on jumping straight into the Cyber security field and honing in on all my skills and experience to build my own brand and company to promote public safety against cyber criminals. My passion for cybersecurity will assist my personal values of giving back to the community and becoming a role model figure.
    Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care
    Having the primary goal to create a safer place mentally, physically, and financially for myself and my family has pushed me in striving to achieve the goals I have set out for myself. I have a huge passion for Cyber Security and I plan on utilizing this passion to create a better place for both society and Cyberspace. I will utilize school to assist me in understanding and gaining experience on the necessary concepts and information that I will need in my future profession. My passion stems from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people in incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very intrigued about and I know that having this drive will propel me to become successful. My reasoning for majoring in Information Technology is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. My interest in Computer Science came from watching my dad perform various amounts of cybersecurity work at a young age such as creating servers, monitoring his company's infrastructure, and utilizing Active Directory. While I was in high school I slowly started helping him with his business and started learning new things and also having fun while doing so. This also inspired me to one day grow older and fill my dad's position in this company once he grows old and possibly retires. This company was the start of my love of Computer Science. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society. To expose these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks ranks among the best in digital knowledge and I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. I plan to utilize my degree to become a manager of a Cybersecurity company that protects against fraudulent technical activity. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace and will utilize my degree and advanced knowledge to do so.
    Ella Hall-Dillon Scholarship
    Being raised by two African parents who fled their country in their later years of adulthood to come to America can be a rather complex situation to be put in. Even though being raised by two African parents who did not know too much about life in America, it served as a challenge to me because this taught me what it is like to start from the bottom and work your way up. Nothing was ever handed to me as a child simply because my parents did not have much to give. This situation has taught me what it is like to be put into a situation where success is not likely. Instead of complaining, I chose to take the optimistic approach and find ways to get out of my current enigma. I am very fortunate to have parents that have sacrificed their lives to create a better life for my siblings and I will work to not let this act of service go unnoticed. I will strive to become successful and create generational wealth for myself and my family. Living through this experience adds to my motivation and makes me even hungrier to achieve the level of greatness that I have set out for myself. Soon, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to pass and receive the Security + certification. I also plan to create a mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired fields. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future. I am grateful for all the hardships I have gone through as it has propelled me to become the man I am today.
    Learner.com Algebra Scholarship
    One of the essential reasons math is significant is its functional application. Math outfits us with fundamental abilities important for exploring the intricacies of the cutting-edge world. From straightforward undertakings, for example, overseeing individual accounting records, ascertaining estimations, and deciding distances to additional perplexing undertakings like examining information, foreseeing patterns, and taking care of certifiable issues, math is a crucial apparatus. It engages us to settle on informed choices, basically assess data, and appreciate the world with more prominent exactness. I love math because it challenges me as math assumes a significant part in creating critical thinking abilities and cultivating decisive reasoning. The investigation of math prepares our psyches to move toward difficulties purposefully, separating them into more modest, more sensible parts. It sustains intelligent thinking, insightful reasoning, and the capacity to distinguish examples and associations. These abilities are important inside the domain of arithmetic as well as adaptable to different disciplines and genuine situations. The critical thinking skills sharpened through math are exceptionally pursued in fields like science, innovation, design, money, and, surprisingly, regular direction. Math also fills in as a widespread language and a fundamental device for figuring out the world. It gives a structure to depicting and fathoming normal peculiarities. It is a rather complex subject that can sometimes inflict stress on an individual and cause them to be frustrated by the multiple rules, formulas, and equations that it comes with. My passion for math came from schooling as math offers scholarly excitement and tasteful allure. Numerous people track down euphoria and fulfillment in unwinding the complexities of numerical ideas. The quest for numerical information supports interest, invigorates intelligent reasoning, and develops a feeling of achievement. The class and excellence of numerical examples and the fulfillment got from tackling complex numerical issues add to the charm of learning math. In addition, math schooling has been connected to my mental turn of events and further developed my critical thinking skills. By drawing in with numerical ideas and methods, I was able to improve my memory, focus, and mental dexterity. All in all, math is a key discipline with different applications and significant importance. Its reasonableness, critical thinking nature, professional possibilities, commitment to logical grasping, scholarly feeling, mental advantages, and social importance all in all feature its significance. While not every person might have similar energy for math, its vitality stays unquestionable. As we embrace the chances to learn and apply math, we outfit ourselves with priceless devices for grasping the world, pursuing informed choices, and encouraging individual and expert development.
    Taylor Swift ‘1989’ Fan Scholarship
    Taylor Quick's '1989' collection, delivered in 2014, denoted a huge takeoff from her past national sound, embracing an all the more pop-situated style. The collection was a business and basic achievement, with various hit singles that exhibited Quick's development as a craftsman and lyricist. The standout track on her collection is "Blank Space." This tune dazzled crowds with its cunning verses and irresistible song. It dives into the saying of Quick being depicted as a chronic dater in the media, as she entertainingly sings about assuming the part of the "insane ex." The juxtaposition of dim, mindful humor and the snappy pop creation made an enthralling and engaging story for audience members. "Blank Space" turned into a song of devotion for embracing the intricacies of adoration and connections, rising above the underlying media stories. The tune's pop creation, driven by a driving beat and lively instrumentation, makes a perky and vivacious climate. The melodic design of the tune, combined with's major areas of strength for Quick emotive vocals, makes it immediately noteworthy and effectively unmistakable. From the initial notes to the notorious "Got a considerable rundown of ex-sweethearts" snare, the tune attracts audience members and keeps them connected all through. "Blank Space" features Taylor Quick's outstanding songwriting ability. The melody keenly plays with the story encompassing Quick's own life, especially her public picture as a chronic dater. With a sharp mind and mindfulness, Quick hugs the job of the "insane ex" character, transforming the media's depictions into an engaging and comical story. The verses splendidly ridicule the newspaper tattle and the sensationalized stories encompassing her connections. This smart methodology not just permits Quick to recover her own story yet additionally reverberates with audience members who might have encountered comparative distortions or generalizations in their own lives. Taylor Quick's album'1989 overall is a durable and very much created collection that features Taylor Quick's development as a craftsman. It effectively consolidates infectious pop snares with reflective and engaging verses, interesting to a wide crowd. The collection's prevalence can be credited to Quick's capacity to associate with audience members on a close-to-home level, investigating widespread subjects of affection, misfortune, and self-disclosure. All in all, '1989' offers a different scope of melodies that reverberated with crowds because of multiple factors. Whether it's the perky mindfulness of "Blank Space," the empowering self-confidence of "Shake It Off," the nostalgic longing of "Style," the heartfelt emotions of "Wildest Dreams," or the fiery anthemic nature of "Bad Blood," every tune on the collection has its remarkable allure. Taylor Quick's '1989' addresses an urgent second in her vocation, hardening her status as a popular music symbol and showing her capacity to develop as a craftsman while keeping up with her talent for making paramount and engaging tunes.
    Disney Super Fan Scholarship
    Disney holds a special place in my heart and for good reason. One of the most enamoring parts of Disney is its capacity to make supernatural and vivid encounters that transport crowds to charming universes. Whether through their enlivened movies, amusement stops, or product, Disney has become amazing at narrating, catching the minds of the two kids and grown-ups. Disney motion pictures have become social standards, with their immortal stories, remarkable characters, and noteworthy tunes. These movies frequently pass on significant illustrations and messages, showing us love, companionship, valiance, and the significance of remaining consistent with oneself. From works of art like "Magnificence and the Monster" and "The Lion Ruler" to ongoing hits like "Frozen" and "Moana," Disney motion pictures have the ability to summon a large number of feelings, from giggling to tears, and leave an enduring effect. The amusement parks are one more necessary piece of the Disney experience. Venturing into a Disney park resembles entering a domain of sorcery and marvel, where dreams work out as expected. The tender loving care, vivid conditions, and fastidiously created attractions make a feeling of idealism and bliss for guests, everything being equal. Whether it's investigating the notable Cinderella Palace, meeting darling characters, or encountering exciting rides, the parks offer an opportunity to gain treasured experiences and make a feeling of innocent marvel. Besides, Disney characters have become adored symbols in mainstream society. Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Elsa, and endless others have become commonly recognized names, representing the sorcery and idealism that Disney addresses. These characters motivate creative minds and act as good examples for youngsters, showing significant qualities and ethics. They frequently become sidekicks over the course of growing up and then some, bringing out a feeling of sentimentality and affection for some. Past diversion, Disney fundamentally affects magnanimity and social drives. Through the Disney Preservation Asset, the organization upholds ecological causes and untamed life protection endeavors. Disney has likewise been associated with different beneficent undertakings, supporting kids' medical clinics, instructive projects, and debacle aid ventures. This obligation to have a constructive outcome on the planet further upgrades the meaning of Disney's image. To me, Disney addresses a universe of vast potential outcomes, where dreams can materialize and where the force of the creative mind exceeds all rational limitations. It gives a break from the real world, where happiness and marvel flourish. Disney's capacity to make shared encounters and encourage a feeling of the local area is exceptional. It unites individuals, whether through family film evenings, outings to amusement stops, or going to live exhibitions. The wizardry of Disney rises above ages, societies, and foundations, making a feeling of solidarity and wistfulness. In rundown, Disney envelops the specialty of narrating, the charm of vivid encounters, and the force of appreciated recollections. It addresses an image of euphoria, hopefulness, and the festival of the human soul. For the overwhelming majority, Disney holds a unique spot in their souls, offering a wellspring of motivation, satisfaction, and a sign of the significance of embracing the sorcery of the creative mind.
    Jerome D. Carr Memorial Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity
    Envision going to class consistently with the fear of knowing that you would be ridiculed for a piece of clothing you decided to wear or because you have a mental or physical condition that you have zero control over. This was the narrative of my middle school career as I would be bullied by people who made fun of me for wearing hand-me-downs and for having a speech impediment. My speech impediment came from my early years of childhood when I started to notice that I would articulate syllables with a lisp and also have a tendency to stammer in between words and sentences. This caused me to refrain from talking to people as I would try to hide this feature from them. However, what made it worse is that people would constantly mock me and make fun of me subsequent to realizing this. My bullies would call me names and would mock me whenever I spoke aloud in class. I would laugh off these jokes at the time because I feared showing signs of weakness or fear to my bullies because I was informed that this makes you more of a target. This experience caused me to lack confidence and have low self-esteem as the words that these people would hurt me and cause me to feel insecure about myself. The jokes that they would say to me affected me immensely at the time but this moment in my life was much needed because it shaped me to not care about what others may think of me. This characteristic is a fundamental quality of this modern-day social media where people are made free to emphasize and project their insecurities onto others. However, after a while, I started to embrace my speech impediment as it makes me unique. Now when I am mocked it has little to no effect on me because I have learned to not let other people's negative perspectives or opinions of me hold any weight in my life. This experience will forever influence the way I look at life as it motivates me every day to reach the level of significance that I have set out for myself. I also have future goals and aspirations to give back to the youth and emphasize a healthy schooling program by creating my own scholarship and mentoring program. In this mentoring program, I plan on teaching students courses to prepare them to take and pass any test or exam needed to achieve certification in their desired field of study. In addition, this program will give students access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. Here I will emphasize a friendly environment where students can interact with each other in a cordial manner.
    Jack “Fluxare” Hytner Memorial Scholarship
    1a) Influence to me means the ability to have an effect on the behavior or mindset of others. 1b) I influence others around me by setting a good example and serving as an inspiration/ role model to others. 2) A period where I overcame adversity is during my middle school career when I was bullied constantly which took a toll on my mental health and self-confidence at the time. 3a) I am planning to go into the field of Cybersecurity and possibly be a manager of a successful tech company one day where I will specialize in protecting against fraud, and the collection of intellectual property. 3b) I chose the field of Cybersecurity because I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better world for cyberspace. 4) If blessed with the Jack “Fluxare” Hytner Memorial Scholarship it would add to my motivation and make me considerably hungrier to achieve the level of significance I have set out for myself. This scholarship will likewise strengthen the opportunity to take more online courses for cyber security as there are many courses I still have yet to take due to my financial burden. I have future goals and aspirations to create my own scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduates to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with getting their desired job.
    Francis E. Moore Prime Time Ministries Scholarship
    I have confronted numerous hardships throughout my life that have shaped and molded me into becoming the man I am today. I believe everything happens for a reason and no human is ever placed in a situation they cannot handle. With the proper guidance and meditation, I was able to overcome these hardships and am blessed to have experienced them. Throughout all of these challenges, there were times when I considered quitting but instead took I endured these difficulties and attempted to think optimistically. I understand that everyone goes through hard times and the determining factor that isolates the good from the great is how we choose to overcome these obstacles and hardships. I am blessed to say that I have not let these obstacles face me and have instead utilized them to motivate me and enhance my efforts. One of the biggest obstacles that I had to overcome was lacking self-confidence. For all of my middle school and high school career, I was constantly harassed and ridiculed by the people I believed were my friends at the time. I was bullied for being African, having a gap in my teeth, not being fluent in English, and having a speech impediment. My bullies would refer to me as an "African booty scratcher", would call me revolting names, and would mock me whenever I answered a question in class or spoke aloud. I would laugh off these jokes at the time. I feared showing signs of weakness or fear to my bullies because I was told that this makes me more of a target. The jokes that they would say to me affected me immensely at the time but this moment in my life was much needed because it shaped me to not care about what others may think of me which is a fundamental characteristic for this person day of social media where people are made free to emphasize and project their insecurities onto others. However, I will utilize this experience to motivate me to achieve the goals and aspirations I have set to achieve. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks ranks among the best in digital knowledge and fuse techniques that are stronger than digital safeguard instruments. Nonetheless, I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I also understand that knowledge is more effective when it is spread amongst other individuals so I plan to likewise create scholarship and academic programs to teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I see myself future self-making a positive impact in the world through Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. Getting past these hardships is the key factor in why I am a disciplined individual who has dreams of delving into the field of Cybersecurity after graduating from the illustrious Towson University where I major in Information Technology. I have utilized my past to motivate me into becoming the successful leader and role model that I aspire to be.
    Coleman for Patriots Scholarship
    Throughout my career as a student, mentor, leader, and sibling I have been placed in many situations where I provided assistance to other people in need. I genuinely enjoy helping others and more importantly putting other people in a position to win because success strikes harder when everyone in your circle is successful with you. Community service to me is more than volunteering work or a requirement to move up in the schooling system, it is an opportunity to change the narrative of someone's story and possibly assist an individual to ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to become successful in the near future. My favorite project that I worked on was with the National Honors Society at Northwestern University. This project was titled Martha's Table and comprised preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the less fortunate and furthermore going to a homeless shelter site and assisting homeless people by serving them food and clearing their plates once done eating. As a young high school kid who received the opportunity of hearing a portion of these homeless people's stories, it broadened my eyes and has led me to grow a connection with these people knowing that they are humans very much like I am and deserve to be treated as such. They additionally offered me some compelling advice that has taught me how to maneuver in life and also how to manage money wisely. I am very thankful for this experience. Although the most widely recognized form of giving back alludes to money or tangible items, this is not always the case as giving back can entail giving knowledge, expertise, lessons, and advice. This is the route I anticipate taking as In the future, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for any path they decide to go down. I believe having a passion for what you do is very essential as it will project you to perform at a high level in your desired field of study. I have a huge thirst for knowledge and am eager to learn everything pertaining to Cyber Security. Having this thirst for knowledge will assist me in detecting new ways to prevent cyber criminals from employing new attack methods to hack into systems and networks, in turn creating a safe place for our society.
    Book Lovers Scholarship
    The book I would have everyone read would be 48 laws of power by Robert Greene. This is the most impactful book I have ever read as it details the important steps needed to gain, observe, and defend against the ultimate control of human nature. I recommend this book to my peers and family members as it has changed my perspective on human life and nature. The book not only assists the reader in gaining knowledge and control over one's emotions but also assists the reader in becoming more powerful by understanding the concepts behind each law. The laws mentioned in this book are packaged with mind-blowing stories of people in history practicing these laws as they give an example that these concepts can be performed and understood. Every time I talk about this book to other people I tend to always hear that this book has changed their entire outlook on life for the better. However, the book does give the reader several warnings before trying to attempt these laws of power by stating "A man who plays with snakes will eventually be bitten" which means if any of the 48 laws are used improperly, you can put yourself at risk and get into dangerous situations. This book is inspiring to me because not just anyone can read it and understand it as reading this book requires immense patience to comprehend and practice the teachings being displayed. If you desire to obtain more power and realize why certain situations turn out the way that they do then the book 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is the book for you.
    Samuel L. Goodman Educational Scholarship
    Having a passion for Cyber Security causes me to push myself in the direction of achieving the highest level of significance that I have set out for myself. My passion comes from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have goals and aspirations to assist people by adopting the best security practices and security-aware behaviors to implement. My major objectives for the future are to graduate college with a 3.8 GPA or higher, acquire a tremendous comprehension of cybersecurity and networking concepts that will benefit me in future interviews and furthermore in the work environment, and study and procure more technical certifications. I will utilize school to benefit me by granting me with the necessary knowledge needed in my desired field of study. I am currently on the verge of acquiring as much knowledge and hands-on experience as possible to build up my resume and possibly be accessible for more job positions in the future. I have two semesters left at the University of Towson and I will utilize this time to complete all the necessary steps needed to ensure the level of significance I have set out to accomplish. With all the research and information I have acquired, I plan to enhance public safety through the realm of Cyber Security. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society with the widespread poor configurations and cloud administrations. To expose and restrict these weaknesses I would place accentuation on all job positions to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. This is a skill that will require a huge amount of resiliency and I have faith that I can carry out this task. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. The subject of cyber security is something that I am very passionate about, and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future. I have received a multitude of wisdom from my community and plan on transferring this wisdom to the younger generation below me. In the future, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for any path they decide to go down. I believe having a passion for what you do is very essential as it will project you to perform at a high level in your desired field of study. I have a huge thirst for knowledge and am eager to learn everything pertaining to Cyber Security. Having this thirst for knowledge will assist me in detecting new ways to prevent cyber criminals from employing new attack methods to hack into systems and networks, in turn creating a safe place for our society.
    Emma Jane Hastie Scholarship
    I am an Information Technology specialist attending Towson University where I look to go down the field of Cyber Security as I have advanced knowledge in Active Directory, Powershell and HTML. Throughout my career as a student, mentor, leader, and sibling I have been placed in many situations where I provided assistance to other people in need. I genuinely enjoy helping others and more importantly putting other people in a position to win because success strikes harder when everyone in your circle is successful with you. Community service to me is more than volunteering work or a requirement to move up in the schooling system, it is an opportunity to change the narrative of someone's story and possibly assist an individual to ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to become successful in the near future. My favorite project that I worked on was with the National Honors Society at Northwestern University. This project was titled Martha's Table and comprised preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the less fortunate and furthermore going to a homeless shelter site and assisting homeless people by serving them food and clearing their plates once done eating. As a young high school kid who received the opportunity of hearing a portion of these homeless people's stories, it broadened my eyes and has led me to grow a connection with these people knowing that they are humans very much like I am and deserve to be treated as such. They additionally offered me some compelling advice that has taught me how to maneuver in life and also how to manage money wisely. I am very thankful for this experience. Although the most widely recognized form of giving back alludes to money or tangible items, this is not always the case as giving back can entail giving knowledge, expertise, lessons, and advice. This is the route I anticipate taking as I plan on creating a free cyber security course and mentoring program for undergraduates to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with getting their desired job. This cyber security course will prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I have received a multitude of wisdom from my community and plan on transferring this wisdom to the younger generation below me. Much obliged to you for hearing my story I was honored to share with you my experience in my community and hope to inspire anyone who takes the time to read this essay. I will utilize this career path to assist the people around me and make the world a safer place for all individuals. After college I anticipate myself creating a mentorship program for undergraduates students giving them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also granting them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. Lastly, I plan on jumping straight into the Cyber security field and honing in on all my skills and experience to build my own brand and company to promote public safety against cyber criminals. My passion for cybersecurity will assist my personal values of giving back to the community.
    Stephan L. Daniels Lift As We Climb Scholarship
    Having the primary goal to create a safer place mentally, physically, and financially for myself and my family has pushed me in striving to achieve the goals I have set out for myself. I have a huge passion for Cyber Security and I plan on utilizing this passion to create a better place for both society and Cyberspace. I will utilize school to assist me in understanding and gaining experience on the necessary concepts and information that I will need in my future profession. My passion stems from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people in incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very intrigued about and I know that having this drive will propel me to become successful. My reasoning for majoring in the Computer Science realm with attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. My interest in Computer Science came from watching my dad perform various amounts of cybersecurity work at a young age such as creating servers, monitoring his company's infrastructure, and utilizing Active Directory. While I was in high school I slowly started helping him with his business and started learning new things and also having fun while doing so. This also inspired me to one day grow older and fill my dad's position in this company once he grows old and possibly retires. This company was the start of my love of Computer Science. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society. To expose these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks ranks among the best in digital knowledge and I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. I plan to utilize my degree to become a manager of a Cybersecurity company that protects against the fraudulent technical activity. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace and will utilize my degree and advanced knowledge to do so.
    Chris Jackson Computer Science Education Scholarship
    Having the primary goal to create a safer place mentally, physically, and financially for myself and my family has pushed me in striving to achieve the goals I have set out for myself. I have a huge passion for Cyber Security and I plan on utilizing this passion to create a better place for both society and Cyberspace. My reasoning for majoring in the Computer Science realm with attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. My interest in Computer Science came from watching my dad perform various amounts of cybersecurity work at a young age such as creating servers, monitoring his company's infrastructure, and utilizing Active Directory. While I was in high school I slowly started helping him with his business and started learning new things and also having fun while doing so. This inspired me to one day grow older and fill my dad's position in this company once he retires. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. I plan to utilize my degree to become a manager of a Cybersecurity company that protects against the fraudulent technical activity. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible. I believe I am qualified to receive this scholarship because I know what it's like to be placed in a circumstance where success is not logical. Instead of complaining, I decided to adopt an optimistic approach and am currently taking the necessary steps to set myself and the individuals around me up to obtain our ideas of success. This scholarship would add to my motivation and make me even hungrier to accomplish the degree of significance I have set out for myself. Being a full-time student at Towson University and being a part of a plethora of organizations makes it extremely difficult for me to take in substantial income from working a job. If given this scholarship the money would go directly to my student loans that I am taking out and will remove a gigantic burden off of my chest in figuring out how to pay off the student loans I have acquired throughout my college career.
    Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship - College Award
    Having the primary goal to create a safer place mentally, physically, and financially for myself and my family has pushed me in striving to achieve the goals I have set out for myself. I have a huge passion for Cyber Security and I plan on utilizing this passion to create a better place for both society and Cyberspace. I will utilize school to assist me in understanding and gaining experience on the necessary concepts and information that I will need in my future profession. My passion stems from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people in incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very intrigued about and I know that having this drive will propel me to become successful. My reasoning for majoring in the Computer Science realm with attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. My interest in Computer Science came from watching my dad perform various amounts of cybersecurity work at a young age such as creating servers, monitoring his company's infrastructure, and utilizing Active Directory. While I was in high school I slowly started helping him with his business and started learning new things and also having fun while doing so. This also inspired me to one day grow older and fill my dad's position in this company once he grows old and possibly retires. This company was the start of my love of Computer Science. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society. To expose these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks ranks among the best in digital knowledge and I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. I plan to utilize my degree to become a manager of a Cybersecurity company that protects against the fraudulent technical activity. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace and will utilize my degree and advanced knowledge to do so.
    Smart Service Scholarship
    Having the primary goal to create a safer place mentally, physically, and financially for myself and my family has pushed me in striving to achieve the goals I have set out for myself. I have a huge passion for Cyber Security and I plan on utilizing this passion to create a better place for both society and Cyberspace. I will utilize school to assist me in understanding and gaining experience on the necessary concepts and information that I will need in my future profession. My passion stems from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people in incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very intrigued about and I know that having this drive will propel me to become successful. My reasoning for majoring in the Computer Science realm with attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. My interest in Computer Science came from watching my dad perform various amounts of cybersecurity work at a young age such as creating servers, monitoring his company's infrastructure, and utilizing Active Directory. While I was in high school I slowly started helping him with his business and started learning new things and also having fun while doing so. This also inspired me to one day grow older and fill my dad's position in this company once he grows old and possibly retires. This company was the start of my love of Computer Science. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society. To expose these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks ranks among the best in digital knowledge and I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. I plan to utilize my degree to become a manager of a Cybersecurity company that protects against the fraudulent technical activity. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace and will utilize my degree and advanced knowledge to do so.
    Cliff T. Wofford STEM Scholarship
    Having the primary goal to create a safer place mentally, physically, and financially for myself and my family has pushed me in striving to achieve the goals I have set out for myself. I have a huge passion for Cyber Security and I plan on utilizing this passion to create a better place for both society and Cyberspace. I will utilize school to assist me in understanding and gaining experience on the necessary concepts and information that I will need in my future profession. My passion stems from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people in incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very intrigued about and I know that having this drive will propel me to become successful. My reasoning for majoring in the Computer Science realm with attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. My interest in Computer Science came from watching my dad perform various amounts of cybersecurity work at a young age such as creating servers, monitoring his company's infrastructure, and utilizing Active Directory. While I was in high school I slowly started helping him with his business and started learning new things and also having fun while doing so. This also inspired me to one day grow older and fill my dad's position in this company once he grows old and possibly retires. This company was the start of my love of Computer Science. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society. To expose these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks ranks among the best in digital knowledge and I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. I plan to utilize my degree to become a manager of a Cybersecurity company that protects against the fraudulent technical activity. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace and will utilize my degree and advanced knowledge to do so.
    Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship
    Envision going to class consistently with the fear of knowing that you would be ridiculed for a piece of clothing you decided to wear or because you have a mental or physical condition that you have zero control over. This was the narrative of my middle school career as I would be bullied by people who made fun of me for wearing hand-me-downs and for having a speech impediment. My speech impediment came from my early years of childhood when I started to notice that I would articulate syllables with a lisp and also have a tendency to stammer in between words and sentences. This caused me to refrain from talking to people as I would try to hide this feature from them. However, what made it worse is that people would constantly mock me and make fun of me subsequent to realizing this. My bullies would call me names and would mock me whenever I spoke aloud in class. I would laugh off these jokes at the time because I feared showing signs of weakness or fear to my bullies because I was informed that this makes you more of a target. This experience caused me to lack confidence and have low self-esteem as the words that these people would hurt me and cause me to feel insecure about myself. The jokes that they would say to me affected me immensely at the time but this moment in my life was much needed because it shaped me to not care about what others may think of me. This characteristic is a fundamental quality of this modern-day social media where people are made free to emphasize and project their insecurities onto others. However, after a while, I started to embrace my speech impediment as it makes me unique. Now when I am mocked it has little to no effect on me because I have learned to not let other people's negative perspectives or opinions of me hold any weight in my life. This experience will forever influence the way I look at life as it motivates me every day to reach the level of significance that I have set out for myself. I also have future goals and aspirations to give back to the youth and emphasize a healthy schooling program by creating my own scholarship and mentoring program. In this mentoring program, I plan on teaching students courses to prepare them to take and pass any test or exam needed to achieve certification in their desired field of study. In addition, this program will give students access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. Here I will emphasize a friendly environment where students can interact with each other in a cordial manner.
    Sunshine Legall Scholarship
    Having the primary goal to create a safer place mentally, physically, and financially for myself and my family has pushed me in striving to achieve the goals I have set out for myself. I have a huge passion for Cyber Security and I plan on utilizing this passion to create a better place for both society and Cyberspace. I will utilize school to assist me in understanding and gaining experience on the necessary concepts and information that I will need in my future profession. My passion stems from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people in incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society. To expose these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks ranks among the best in digital knowledge and I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. I plan to utilize my degree to become a manager of a Cybersecurity company that protects against the fraudulent technical activity. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. Throughout my career as a student, mentor, leader, and sibling I have been placed in many situations where I provided assistance to other people in need. I genuinely enjoy helping others and more importantly putting other people in a position to win because success strikes harder when everyone in your circle is successful with you. My favorite project that I worked on was with the National Honors Society at Northwestern University. This project was titled Martha's Table and comprised preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the less fortunate and furthermore going to a homeless shelter site and assisting homeless people by serving them food and clearing their plates once done eating. As a young high school kid who received the opportunity of hearing a portion of these homeless people's stories, it broadened my eyes and has led me to grow a connection with these people knowing that they are humans very much like I am and deserve to be treated as such. They additionally offered me some compelling advice that has taught me how to maneuver in life and also how to manage money wisely. I am very thankful for this experience.
    Holt Scholarship
    Having the primary goal to create a safer place mentally, physically, and financially for myself and my family has pushed me in striving to achieve the goals I have set out for myself. I have a huge passion for Cyber Security and I plan on utilizing this passion to create a better place for both society and Cyberspace. I will utilize school to assist me in understanding and gaining experience on the necessary concepts and information that I will need in my future profession. My passion stems from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people in incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very intrigued about and I know that having this drive will propel me to become successful. My reasoning for majoring in the Computer Science realm with attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. My interest in Computer Science came from watching my dad perform various amounts of cybersecurity work at a young age such as creating servers, monitoring his company's infrastructure, and utilizing Active Directory. While I was in high school I slowly started helping him with his business and started learning new things and also having fun while doing so. This also inspired me to one day grow older and fill my dad's position in this company once he grows old and possibly retires. This company was the start of my love of Computer Science. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society. To expose these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks ranks among the best in digital knowledge and I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. I plan to utilize my degree to become a manager of a Cybersecurity company that protects against the fraudulent technical activity. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace and will utilize my degree and advanced knowledge to do so.
    Eleven Scholarship
    Envision going to class consistently with the fear of knowing that you would be ridiculed for a piece of clothing you decided to wear or because you have a mental or physical condition that you have zero control over. This was the narrative of my middle school career as I would be bullied by people who made fun of me for wearing hand-me-downs and for having a speech impediment. My speech impediment came from my early years of childhood when I started to notice that I would articulate syllables with a lisp and also have a tendency to stammer in between words and sentences. This caused me to refrain from talking to people as I would try to hide this feature from them. However, what made it worse is that people would constantly mock me and make fun of me subsequent to realizing this. My bullies would call me names and would mock me whenever I spoke aloud in class. I would laugh off these jokes at the time because I feared showing signs of weakness or fear to my bullies because I was informed that this makes you more of a target. This experience caused me to lack confidence and have low self-esteem as the words that these people would hurt me and cause me to feel insecure about myself. The jokes that they would say to me affected me immensely at the time but this moment in my life was much needed because it shaped me to not care about what others may think of me. This characteristic is a fundamental quality of this modern-day social media where people are made free to emphasize and project their insecurities onto others. However, after a while, I started to embrace my speech impediment as it makes me unique. Now when I am mocked it has little to no effect on me because I have learned to not let other people's negative perspectives or opinions of me hold any weight in my life. This experience will forever influence the way I look at life as it motivates me every day to reach the level of significance that I have set out for myself. I also have future goals and aspirations to give back to the youth and emphasize a healthy schooling program by creating my own scholarship and mentoring program. In this mentoring program, I plan on teaching students courses to prepare them to take and pass any test or exam needed to achieve certification in their desired field of study. In addition, this program will give students access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. Here I will emphasize a friendly environment where students can interact with each other in a cordial manner.
    Dema Dimbaya Humanitarianism and Disaster Relief Scholarship
    Throughout my career as a student, mentor, leader, and sibling I have been placed in many situations where I provided assistance to other people in need. I genuinely enjoy helping others and more importantly putting other people in a position to win because success strikes harder when everyone in your circle is successful with you. Community service to me is more than volunteering work or a requirement to move up in the schooling system, it is an opportunity to change the narrative of someone's story and possibly assist an individual to ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to become successful in the near future. My favorite project that I worked on was with the National Honors Society at Northwestern University. This project was titled Martha's Table and comprised preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the less fortunate and furthermore going to a homeless shelter site and assisting homeless people by serving them food and clearing their plates once done eating. As a young high school kid who received the opportunity of hearing a portion of these homeless people's stories, it broadened my eyes and has led me to grow a connection with these people knowing that they are humans very much like I am and deserve to be treated as such. They additionally offered me some compelling advice that has taught me how to maneuver in life and also how to manage money wisely. I am very thankful for this experience. Although the most widely recognized form of giving back alludes to money or tangible items, this is not always the case as giving back can entail giving knowledge, expertise, lessons, and advice. This is the route I anticipate taking as I plan on creating a free cyber security course and mentoring program for undergraduates to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with getting their desired job. This cyber security course will prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I have received a multitude of wisdom from my community and plan on transferring this wisdom to the younger generation below me. Much obliged to you for hearing my story I was honored to share with you my experience in my community and hope to inspire anyone who takes the time to read this essay.
    Valiyah Young Scholarship
    I am currently a college junior attending Towson University in Baltimore Maryland, expected to graduate in Spring, 2023. I have obtained advanced knowledge in the utilization of SQL databases to construct and oversee information and have had experience with utilizing Active Directory, Command prompt, and provisioning and de-provisioning the access of other admins. I also obtain Security Plus and Splunk Fundamental certifications and am looking forward to going into the fields of Cybersecurity and Database Administration. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better world for cyberspace. My major objectives for the future are to graduate college with a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, acquire a tremendous comprehension of cybersecurity and networking concepts that will benefit me in future interviews and furthermore in the work environment, and study and procure more technical certifications. I currently obtain the CompTia Security Plus, and Certified Scrum Master certification and am looking to obtain the Certified Ethical Hacking Certification in the current summer of 2022. I am currently on the verge of acquiring as much work experience as possible to build up my resume and possibly be accessible for more job positions in the future. I have two semesters left at the University of Towson and I will utilize this time to complete all the necessary steps needed to ensure the level of significance I have set out to accomplish. I am very eager to capitalize on this experience and take my Cybersecurity career to the next level take my Cybersecurity experience to the next level and pursue other roles and opportunities. Throughout my career as a student, mentor, leader, and sibling I have been placed in many situations where I provided assistance to other people in need. I genuinely enjoy helping others and more importantly putting other people in a position to win because success strikes harder when everyone in your circle is successful with you. Community service to me is more than volunteering work or a requirement to move up in the schooling system, it is an opportunity to change the narrative of someone's story and possibly assist an individual to ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to become successful in the near future. My favorite project that I worked on was with the National Honors Society at Northwestern University. This project was titled Martha's Table and comprised preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the less fortunate and furthermore going to a homeless shelter site and assisting homeless people by serving them food and clearing their plates once done eating. As a young high school kid who received the opportunity of hearing a portion of these homeless people's stories, it broadened my eyes and has led me to grow a connection with these people knowing that they are humans very much like I am and deserve to be treated as such. They additionally offered me some compelling advice that has taught me how to maneuver in life and also how to manage money wisely. I am very thankful for this experience.
    CATALYSTS Scholarship
    My reasoning for majoring in the Computer Science realm with attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. My interest in Computer Science came from watching my dad perform various amounts of cybersecurity work at a young age such as creating servers, monitoring his company's infrastructure, and utilizing Active Directory. While I was in high school I slowly started helping him with his business and started learning new things and also having fun while doing so. This also inspired me to one day grow older and fill my dad's position in this company once he grows old and possibly retires. This company was the start of my love of Computer Science. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. My dream job would be a Cybersecurity Analyst role where I perform tasks similar to what I do at my dad's company such as de-provisioning and provisioning access to users and detecting all possible vulnerabilities and threats to the company. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society. To expose these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks ranks among the best in digital knowledge and I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. I believe I am the best candidate to receive this scholarship because I know what it's like to be put into a situation where success is not likely but instead of complaining I chose to take the optimistic approach and am currently taking the necessary steps to set myself up and the people around me to obtain their idea of success. This scholarship would add to my motivation and make me even hungrier to achieve the level of greatness that I have set out for myself. Being a full-time student at Towson University and also being a part of a plethora of committees and organizations makes it extremely hard for me to make good money from working a job. I am not only in it to benefit myself but later have goals and aspirations to create scholarships and free academic programs for the less fortunate as I was always taught to be selfless and to look out for others who are in need.
    Do Good Scholarship
    Having a thirst of knowledge is essential in Cyber Security because it will allow me to detect new ways to stop cyber criminals from employing new attack methods and tools to hack into systems and networks. The ability to anticipate the possible movements of a hacker and counteract it will assist an organization in protecting and preparing against exploits. Having passion in a particular field can also inspire a person who is driven and can cause them to have self-management and manage their workload without supervision. I believe I display a strong passion for Information Security and will utilize my passion to motivate me to do more research and seek opportunities in the Security field. As a young kid in middle school, I always indulged in playing around on our family computer and looking up ways on YouTube how to ethically hack into various systems and technologies. From then on the act of technology just because second nature to me as I would shy away from having intellectual conversations with my teachers and professors about modern-day technical news and inventions. Even though I was always fascinated by Technology at a young age, my father would explain to me that he wanted me to major in Chemistry because I was also very fluent in Science at the time and he also stated that it would make me a solid about of money if I were to pursue a profession in that field. Having a passion for Cyber Security causes me to push through the tireless nights of studying the material and achieving the highest level of significance I have set out for myself. My passion comes from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people by adopting the best security practices and security-aware behaviors to implement. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better world for cyberspace. I will utilize this career path to assist the people around me and make the world a safer place for all individuals. After college I anticipate myself creating a mentorship program for undergraduates students giving them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also granting them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. Lastly, I plan on jumping straight into the Cyber security field and honing in on all my skills and experience to build my own brand and company to promote public safety against cyber criminals. My passion for cybersecurity will assist my personal values of giving back to the community.
    @Carle100 National Scholarship Month Scholarship
    @GrowingWithGabby National Scholarship Month TikTok Scholarship
    @normandiealise National Scholarship Month TikTok Scholarship
    Yvela Michele Memorial Scholarship for Resilient Single Parents
    I have confronted numerous hardships throughout my life that have shaped and molded me into becoming the man I am today. I believe everything happens for a reason and no human is ever placed in a situation they cannot handle. With the proper guidance and meditation, I was able to overcome these hardships and am blessed to have experienced them. Throughout all of these challenges, there were times when I considered quitting but instead took I endured these difficulties and attempted to think optimistically. I understand that everyone goes through hard times and the determining factor that isolates the good from the great is how we choose to overcome these obstacles and hardships. I am blessed to say that I have not let these obstacles face me and have instead utilized them to motivate me and enhance my efforts. One of the biggest obstacles that I had to overcome was lacking self-confidence. For all of my middle school and high school career, I was constantly harassed and ridiculed by the people I believed were my friends at the time. I was bullied for being African, having a gap in my teeth, not being fluent in English, and having a speech impediment. My bullies would refer to me as an "African booty scratcher", would call me revolting names, and would mock me whenever I answered a question in class or spoke aloud. I would laugh off these jokes at the time. I feared showing signs of weakness or fear to my bullies because I was told that this makes me more of a target. The jokes that they would say to me affected me immensely at the time but this moment in my life was much needed because it shaped me to not care about what others may think of me which is a fundamental characteristic for this person day of social media where people are made free to emphasize and project their insecurities onto others. However, I will utilize this experience to motivate me to achieve the goals and aspirations I have set to achieve. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks ranks among the best in digital knowledge and fuse techniques that are stronger than digital safeguard instruments. Nonetheless, I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I also understand that knowledge is more effective when it is spread amongst other individuals so I plan to likewise create scholarship and academic programs to teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I see myself future self-making a positive impact in the world through Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. Getting past these hardships is the key factor in why I am a disciplined individual who has dreams of delving into the field of Cybersecurity after graduating from the illustrious Towson University where I major in Information Technology. I have utilized my past to motivate me into becoming the successful leader and role model that I aspire to be.
    Walking In Authority International Ministry Scholarship
    Throughout my career as a student, mentor, leader, and sibling I have been placed in many situations where I provided assistance to other people in need. I genuinely enjoy helping others and more importantly putting other people in a position to win because success strikes harder when everyone in your circle is successful with you. Community service to me is more than volunteering work or a requirement to move up in the schooling system, it is an opportunity to change the narrative of someone's story and possibly assist an individual to ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to become successful in the near future. My favorite project that I worked on was with the National Honors Society at Northwestern University. This project was titled Martha's Table and comprised preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the less fortunate and furthermore going to a homeless shelter site and assisting homeless people by serving them food and clearing their plates once done eating. As a young high school kid who received the opportunity of hearing a portion of these homeless people's stories, it broadened my eyes and has led me to grow a connection with these people knowing that they are humans very much like I am and deserve to be treated as such. They additionally offered me some compelling advice that has taught me how to maneuver in life and also how to manage money wisely. I am very thankful for this experience. Although the most widely recognized form of giving back alludes to money or tangible items, this is not always the case as giving back can entail giving knowledge, expertise, lessons, and advice. This is the route I anticipate taking as I plan on creating a free cyber security course and mentoring program for undergraduates to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with getting their desired job. This cyber security course will prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I have received a multitude of wisdom from my community and plan on transferring this wisdom to the younger generation below me. Much obliged to you for hearing my story I was honored to share with you my experience in my community and hope to inspire anyone who takes the time to read this essay.
    NE1 NE-Dream Scholarship
    Having a thirst of knowledge is essential in Cyber Security because it will allow me to detect new ways to stop cyber criminals from employing new attack methods and tools to hack into systems and networks. The ability to anticipate the possible movements of a hacker and counteract it will assist an organization in protecting and preparing against exploits. Having passion in a particular field can also inspire a person who is driven and can cause them to have self-management and manage their workload without supervision. I believe I display a strong passion for Information Security and will utilize my passion to motivate me to do more research and seek opportunities in the Security field. As a young kid in middle school, I always indulged in playing around on our family computer and looking up ways on YouTube how to ethically hack into various systems and technologies. From then on the act of technology just because second nature to me as I would shy away from having intellectual conversations with my teachers and professors about modern-day technical news and inventions. Even though I was always fascinated by Technology at a young age, my father would explain to me that he wanted me to major in Chemistry because I was also very fluent in Science at the time and he also stated that it would make me a solid about of money if I were to pursue a profession in that field. Having a passion for Cyber Security causes me to push through the tireless nights of studying the material and achieving the highest level of significance I have set out for myself. My passion comes from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people by adopting the best security practices and security-aware behaviors to implement. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better world for cyberspace. I will utilize this career path to assist the people around me and make the world a safer place for all individuals. After college I anticipate myself creating a mentorship program for undergraduates students giving them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also granting them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. Lastly, I plan on jumping straight into the Cyber security field and honing in on all my skills and experience to build my own brand and company to promote public safety against cyber criminals. My passion for cybersecurity will assist my personal values of giving back to the community.
    #Back2SchoolBold Scholarship
    Do not let the opinions of your peers diminish you or influence you to do things that you're not comfortable doing. There will come times in school where people may criticize you for the activities you partake in or for how you carry yourself. However, you should not let this effect you as it is okay to stand out and be different! Try not to let the assessments of others lessen you or have an impact in whether or not you partake in certain activities. Remain consistent with the special individual that you are and never feel like you need to change who you are to fulfill the necessities of others! In my first year of college I found myself being on the outside of the popular kids and was constantly told to go out and have "more fun". I knew this consisted of activities that were way out of my comfort zone and instead of being peer pressured, I decided to stay true to myself and not indulge in these events. Instagram handle: @wavvy.rich
    Learner Statistics Scholarship
    Having a passion for Cyber Security causes me to push myself in the direction of achieving the highest level of significance that I have set out for myself. My passion comes from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have goals and aspirations to assist people by adopting the best security practices and security-aware behaviors to implement. I am currently a college junior attending Towson University, majoring in Information Technology. I will utilize school to acquire as much work experience as possible to build up my resume and possibly be accessible for more job positions in the future. In the near future I plan to gain a tremendous comprehension of cybersecurity and networking concepts that will benefit me in future interviews and furthermore in the work environment, and study and procure more technical certifications. With all the research and information I have acquired, I plan to enhance public safety through the realm of Cyber Security. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society with the widespread poor configurations and cloud administrations. To expose and restrict these weaknesses I would place accentuation on all job positions to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. This is a skill that will require a huge amount of resiliency and I have faith that I can carry out this task. I have received a multitude of wisdom from my community and plan on transferring this wisdom to the younger generation below me. In the future, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for any path they decide to go down. I believe having a passion for what you do is very essential as it will project you to perform at a high level in your desired field of study. I have a huge thirst for knowledge and am eager to learn everything pertaining to Cyber Security. Having this thirst for knowledge will assist me in detecting new ways to prevent cyber criminals from employing new attack methods to hack into systems and networks, in turn creating a safe place for our society.
    Learner Higher Education Scholarship
    Being raised by two African parents who fled their country in their later years of adulthood to come to America and pursue the American Dream of prosperity and success can be a rather stressful situation to be put in. My parents came to this country having to start from scratch without being too familiar with how to obtain funds and move into a country so complex. Even though being raised by two African parents who did not know too much about the ins and outs of life in America, served as a challenge to me because this taught me what it is like to start from the bottom and work your way up. Nothing was ever handed to me as a child simply due to the fact that my parents did not have much to give. I would always be told "no" whenever asking for money or items at the store but this taught me a life lesson to not rely on others to do things for you and to instead work hard enough to the point where needing a service or gift from someone becomes a rarity. College is important to me because it is the pathway to becoming successful and putting myself and my family in a better position mentally, and financially. I believe that college will grant me financial stability long-term, career security, and a successful lifestyle. There are a lot of careers and job positions that require a degree and I believe that these degrees are critical to an individual's success in the workplace. My primary goal for going to college is to create a better place mentally, physically, and financially for myself and my family. I have a huge passion for Cyber Security and I plan on utilizing this passion to create a better and safer place for both society and Cyberspace. I will utilize school to assist me in understanding and gaining experience on the necessary concepts and information that I will need in my future profession. My passion stems from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people in incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to become successful. I plan to utilize my education to become a manager of a Cybersecurity company that protects against fraudulent technical activity. Education has built my confidence in the technical field as I have acquired a tremendous amount of knowledge. I'm exceptionally appreciative and fortunate to say this. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future.
    Lifelong Learning Scholarship
    Being raised by two African parents who fled their country in their later years of adulthood to come to America and pursue the American Dream of prosperity and success by reaping its many opportunities can be a rather stressful situation to be put in. My parents came to this country having to start from scratch without being too familiar with how to obtain funds and move into a country so complex. Even though being raised by two African parents who did not know too much about the ins and outs of life in America, served as a challenge to me because this taught me what it is like to start from the bottom and work your way up. Nothing was ever handed to me as a child simply due to the fact that my parents did not have much to give. I would always be told "no" whenever asking for money or items at the store but this taught me a life lesson to not rely on others to do things for you and to instead work hard enough to the point where needing a service or gift from someone becomes a rarity. College is important to me because it is the pathway to becoming successful and putting myself and my family in a better position mentally, and financially. I believe that going to college will grant me financial stability long-term, career security, and a successful lifestyle. There are a lot of careers and job positions that require a degree and I believe that these degrees are critical to an individual's success in the workplace. My primary goal for going to college is to create a better place mentally, physically, and financially for myself and my family. I have a huge passion for Cyber Security and I plan on utilizing this passion to create a better and safer place for both society and Cyberspace. I will utilize school to assist me in understanding and gaining experience on the necessary concepts and information that I will need in my future profession. My passion stems from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people in incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to become successful. I plan to utilize my degree to become a manager of a Cybersecurity company that protects against fraudulent technical activity. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentoring program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future.
    Olivia Woods Memorial Scholarship
    Imagine locking yourself in a room and cutting social contact from all friends and family to read a book that was banned in prisons due to its known intellectual concepts of power by utilizing tactics of deception, manipulation, and expertise. For a week straight this is what I did as I stayed away from social media to read and underrated what the hype around this book was about. Before reading I made a pact to myself that I would not utilize any of these laws to deceive people but I would instead read the book to gain more of an understanding of human nature and the historic examples that have created these laws. This book was called the 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and it is by the far the most inspiring book I have read. This book details the important steps needed to gain, observe, and defend against the ultimate control of human nature. I recommend this book to my peers and family members as it has changed my perspective on how to carry yourself as an individual. The book not only assists the reader in gaining knowledge and control over one's emotions but it also assists the reader in becoming more powerful by understanding the concepts behind each law. The laws mentioned in this book are packaged with mind-blowing stories of people in history practicing these laws as they give an example that these concepts can be performed and understood. The law that impacted me the most is Law number 6, "Always say less than necessary". From reading this chapter of the book I learned that our words can always be used against of and that it is better to under-share than over-share. This has also given me a less is more perspective as I strive to speak about only what is asked of me and nothing more. The book does have a scary aura around it as it starts off by giving the reader several warnings before trying to attempt these laws of power by stating "A man who plays with snakes will eventually be bitten" which means if any of the 48 laws are used improperly, you can put yourself at risk and get into dangerous situations. This book is inspiring to me because not just anyone can read it and understand it as reading this book requires immense patience to comprehend and practice the teachings being displayed. If you desire to obtain more power and realize why certain situations turn out the way that they do then the book 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is the book for you. After reading this book I can definitely say I understand why it is banned in prisons.
    Act Locally Scholarship
    Envision going to class consistently with the fear of knowing that you will be ridiculed for a piece of clothing you decided to wear, or because of your ethnicity, or because you have a mental or physical condition that you have zero control over. This was the narrative of my middle school career as I would be bullied by people who made fun of me for wearing hand-me-downs, being of African descent, and having a speech impediment. My speech impediment came from my early years of childhood when I started to notice that I would articulate specific syllables with a lisp and also have a tendency to stammer and pause in between words and sentences. This caused me to refrain from talking to people as I would try to hide this feature from them. However, what made it worse is that people would constantly mock me and make fun of me subsequent to realizing this. The act of bullying must be stopped. We as humans experience a daily reality where weaknesses and blemishes are emphasized and ridiculed by others. It is a common issue in today's society and is especially seen in adolescents who are in high school, middle school, and elementary school. I am sad to say that this is the world we live in today as according to DoSomething, “ 37% of teens between the ages of 12 to 17 have been bullied online.” Many humans experience a daily reality where weaknesses and blemishes are emphasized and ridiculed by others. Bullying is a common issue in today's society and is especially seen in adolescents who are in high school, middle school, and elementary school.Bullying an individual affects them physically and mentally and can oftentimes cause the victim to be insecure about themselves and in some cases commit suicide. To avoid this, we all should learn a sense of acceptance and understand that there is no such thing as a "perfect person" and furthermore comprehend the fact that we all do not talk the same, look the same, or have the same skin color, and have similar objectives. It is okay to be different as the world would be boring and less complex if we were all the same and carried out the same routines daily. Another form of bullying seen in the community is cyber bullying which utilizes electronic communication to bully someone. The effects of cyber bullying include various mental health issues such as anxiety and stress, partaking in violent acts, depression, and suicide. It is essential to put a stop to cyber bullying because it is the main result of death and suicide in adolescents. In addition cyber bullying has a huge negative impact and can be emotionally damaging to an individual as it disrupts school life and education, and can cause the victim to feel insecure about their body or mannerisms. As a community we can work to delete cyber bullying by emphasizing the learning of a sense of acceptance for all individuals and understanding that there is no such thing as a "perfect person". It is okay to be different as we do not all have the same skin color, look the same or have the same life goals and aspirations. To avoid bullying, we all should learn a sense of acceptance and understand that there is no such thing as a "perfect person" and furthermore comprehend the fact that we all do not talk the same, look the same, or have the same skin color, and have similar objectives. It is okay to be different as the world would be boring and less complex if we were all the same and carried out the same routines daily.As a community we can work to stop bullying by emphasizing the learning of a sense of acceptance for all individuals and understanding that there is no such thing as a "perfect person". It is okay to be different as we do not all have the same skin color, look the same or have the same life goals and aspirations. I plan to play my part in putting an end to bullying by having people sign petitions, emphasize that the government creates a bullying awareness month, and also spread the word as much as possible. The topic of mental health is something that I am very passionate about, and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better future for our society.
    Marichal Family STEM Scholarship
    Envision going to class consistently with the fear of knowing that you will be ridiculed for a piece of clothing you decided to wear, or because of your ethnicity, or because you have a mental or physical condition that you have zero control over. This was the narrative of my middle school career as I would be bullied by people who made fun of me for wearing hand-me-downs, being of African descent, and having a speech impediment. My speech impediment came from my early years of childhood when I started to notice that I would articulate specific syllables with a lisp and also have a tendency to stammer and pause in between words and sentences. This caused me to refrain from talking to people as I would try to hide this feature from them. However, what made it worse is that people would constantly mock me and make fun of me subsequent to realizing this. My bullies would take turns punching me, would call me names, and would mock me whenever I answered a question in class or spoke aloud. I would laugh off these jokes at the time because I feared showing signs of weakness or fear to my bullies because I was informed that this makes you more of a target. This experience caused me to lack confidence and have low self-esteem as the words that these people would hurt me and cause me to feel insecure about myself. The jokes that they would say to me affected me immensely at the time but this moment in my life was much needed because it has shaped me to not care about what others may think of me. This characteristic is a fundamental quality of this modern-day social media where people are made free to emphasize and project their insecurities onto others. However, after a while, I started to embrace my speech impediment as it makes me unique. Now when I am mocked it has little to no effect on me because I have learned to not let other people's negative perspectives or opinions of me hold any weight in my life. I did not let any of these insecurities bother me any longer as I would look unto God to get me over my anxiety and my fear of caring about what other people think of me. I would pray to God and ask him to guide me through my insecurities and use them to strengthen me mentally. Over time with the grace of God I was able to stop caring about what people thought about me and would instead use what people said about me as motivation. I am very blessed that this situation has happened because it has drawn me closer to God ever since and has taught me that he does indeed answer prayers and is looking after me.
    Jameela Jamil x I Weigh Scholarship
    Throughout my career as a student, mentor, leader, and sibling I have been placed in many situations where I provided assistance to other people in need. I genuinely enjoy helping others and more importantly putting other people in a position to win because success strikes harder when everyone in your circle is successful with you. Community service to me is more than volunteering work or a requirement to move up in the schooling system, it is an opportunity to change the narrative of someone's story and possibly assist an individual to ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to become successful in the near future. My favorite project that I worked on was with the National Honors Society at Northwestern University. This project was titled Martha's Table and comprised preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the less fortunate and furthermore going to a homeless shelter site and assisting homeless people by serving them food and clearing their plates once done eating. As a young high school kid who received the opportunity of hearing a portion of these homeless people's stories, it broadened my eyes and has led me to grow a connection with these people knowing that they are humans very much like I am and deserve to be treated as such. They additionally offered me some compelling advice that has taught me how to maneuver in life and also how to manage money wisely. I am very thankful for this experience. Although the most widely recognized form of giving back alludes to money or tangible items, this is not always the case as giving back can entail giving knowledge, expertise, lessons, and advice. This is the route I anticipate taking as I plan on creating a free cyber security course and mentoring program for undergraduates to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with getting their desired job. This cyber security course will prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I have received a multitude of wisdom from my community and plan on transferring this wisdom to the younger generation below me. Much obliged to you for hearing my story I was honored to share with you my experience in my community and hope to inspire anyone who takes the time to read this essay.
    Pamela Gammon Photography Scholarship
    Envision going to class consistently with the fear of knowing that you would be ridiculed for a piece of clothing you decided to wear or because you have a mental or physical condition that you have zero control over. This was the narrative of my middle school career as I would be bullied by people who made fun of me for wearing hand-me-downs and for having a speech impediment. My speech impediment came from my early years of childhood when I started to notice that I would articulate syllables with a lisp and also have a tendency to stammer in between words and sentences. This caused me to refrain from talking to people as I would try to hide this feature from them. However, what made it worse is that people would constantly mock me and make fun of me subsequent to realizing this. My bullies would take turns punching me, would call me names, and would mock me whenever I spoke aloud in class. I would laugh off these jokes at the time because I feared showing signs of weakness or fear to my bullies because I was informed that this makes you more of a target. This experience caused me to lack confidence and have low self-esteem as the words that these people would hurt me and cause me to feel insecure about myself. The jokes that they would say to me affected me immensely at the time but this moment in my life was much needed because it has shaped me to not care about what others may think of me. This characteristic is a fundamental quality of this modern-day social media where people are made free to emphasize and project their insecurities onto others. However, after a while, I started to embrace my speech impediment as it makes me unique. Now when I am mocked it has little to no effect on me because I have learned to not let other people's negative perspectives or opinions of me hold any weight in my life. This experience will forever influence the way I look at life as it motivates me every day to reach the level of significance that I have set out for myself. I also have future goals and aspirations to give back to the youth emphasize a healthy schooling program by creating my own scholarship and mentoring program. In this mentoring program, I plan on teaching students courses to prepare them to take and pass any test or exam needed to achieve certification in their desired field of study. In addition, this program will give students access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. Here I will emphasize a friendly environment where students can interest with each other in a cordial manner. Lastly, I would love to utilize my future career in cyber security to create a safer place for the world and cyberspace. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of cyber security by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. I view cyber criminals as the "bad guys" and will aim to implement and detect new ways to prevent them from employing new attacking methods to hacking systems and networks. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better future for our society.
    Students for Animal Advocacy Scholarship
    Humans share the greater part of similar characteristics as creatures, for example, biological, psychological, and emotional attributes. On the off chance that we people are permitted to be treated with deference and generosity, similar privileges ought to go to creatures as without them we wouldn't have the option to work in our current circumstances. Envision residing in a world without any animals where we wouldn't have the option to develop crops since worms wouldn't be around to oxygenate the dirt. Plants would likewise not have the option to develop and without plants, people wouldn't have food to have the option to eat. Wild creatures like bugs, birds, and pollinators support all web activity in a biological system that can work. Animal welfare is important to me because there are so many animals around the world suffering from being used for entertainment, food, medicine, fashion, scientific advancement, and as exotic pets. Every animal deserves to live a good life where they enjoy the benefits of our society as they play a huge part in our ecosystem and improve the water, air, and soil in our environment. I have been around a fair share of animals and I comprehend that they have comparable characteristics to us people and ought to be treated as such. They are living animals who carry most of the same characteristics as us humans and should be treated with care. Many people do not comprehend the significance behind this discussion as they frequently overlook the privileges of creatures on account that they are not able to defend themselves. Animals not only deserve to be treated better but they also deserve to be recognized and respected by the human race. We may overlook this trait in animals often, but we have to understand that they have feelings just like we do. It is important to emphasize animal rights because with them they would not be beaten, caged, abused and killed for humans to gain profit. There are so many animals around the world that are suffering from being utilized for medicine, food, and entertainment purposes. All animals deserve to live their life freely and not be held hostage by people who could care less about them. Many people have animals as pets such as dogs, cats, and birds which can serve to reduce stress, ease loneliness, and encourage healthiness and playfulness in their owners. We must learn to care for all animals because it will create a great example for the younger generation which will, in turn, create a more secure and active environment for our society.
    Arthur and Elana Panos Scholarship
    Envision going to class consistently with the fear of knowing that you would be ridiculed for a piece of clothing you decided to wear, or because of your ethnicity, or because you have a mental or physical condition that you have zero control over. This was the narrative of my middle school career as I would be bullied by people who made fun of me for wearing hand-me-downs, being of African descent, and having a speech impediment. My speech impediment came from my early years of childhood when I started to notice that I would articulate specific syllables with a lisp and also have a tendency to stammer and pause in between words and sentences. This caused me to refrain from talking to people as I would try to hide this feature from them. However, what made it worse is that people would constantly mock me and make fun of me subsequent to realizing this. My bullies would take turns punching me, would call me names, and would mock me whenever I answered a question in class or spoke aloud. I would laugh off these jokes at the time because I feared showing signs of weakness or fear to my bullies because I was informed that this makes you more of a target. This experience caused me to lack confidence and have low self-esteem as the words that these people would hurt me and cause me to feel insecure about myself. The jokes that they would say to me affected me immensely at the time but this moment in my life was much needed because it has shaped me to not care about what others may think of me. This characteristic is a fundamental quality of this modern-day social media where people are made free to emphasize and project their insecurities onto others. However, after a while, I started to embrace my speech impediment as it makes me unique. Now when I am mocked it has little to no effect on me because I have learned to not let other people's negative perspectives or opinions of me hold any weight in my life. However, I could not let these insecurities faze me any longer as I would look unto God to get me over my anxiety and my fear of caring about what other people think of me. I would pray to God and ask him to guide me through my insecurities and use them to strengthen me mentally. Over time with the grace of God I was able to stop caring about what people thought about me and would instead use what people said about me as motivation. I am very blessed that this situation has happened because it has drawn me closer to God ever since and has taught me that he does indeed answer prayers and is looking after me. Having God by my side encourages me to never give up on myself as I know that anything is possible through him. I talk to him every day and believe that he is watching over my life and supporting me in every step that I take. I pray that he will assist and guide me with my future goals and aspirations of creating a safer place for the world through cybersecurity. I look forward to constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property and I know that having a passion for cyber security will propel me to reach the level of significance that I have set out for myself. Philippians 4:11–13 " I can do all things through Christ which strengths me."
    Sean Carroll's Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship
    We as people should comprehend the idea of our universe to assist with helping us in establishing a more secure climate for our general public. By understanding specific material science associated with nature we will be able to comprehend our whole history, our future, and why things are the way they are. We are given access and resources from a lot of materials that come from our environment including food varieties we digest, the air we inhale, and the water that we drink and can water our harvests with. These assets come from our waterways, woodlands, seas, and soils. Without these resources, humans would not be able to carry out some of their daily tasks as we depend on food and water for our well-being and bliss. Studies have shown that being in nature improves joy, reduces fear, and lessens stress. Being presented to nature adds to one's decrease in pulse, extraordinary actual prosperity, and the creation of stress chemicals. It is exceptionally fundamental for all people to comprehend the various variables and qualities so we are generally mindful of what is happening in our environment. Besides the immediate advantages that people can withdraw from nature, there are likewise numerous substantial perspectives that come from nature, for example, water and air cleaning which are fundamental for solid human living. Without having legitimate training, one might probably believe that nature doesn't tremendously affect the world that we live in. In this new universe of innovation, we are beginning to approach cutting-edge developments, for example, iPhones that can assist us with speaking with individuals all over the planet, food that we can entryway run from the grocery store, and garments that we can purchase online without going out. In any case, this would be entirely impossible on the off chance that we didn't acquire these regular assets from the earth. At the end of the day, without normal assets, we wouldn't have the option to complete a portion of the activities that we can do now. The major problem is that the vast majority of people do not have an incredible comprehension of nature which is something that can be fixed. To change this account, we ought to underscore the idea of our universe in the news, in the tutoring framework, and on advertisements displayed via virtual entertainment. This subject is vital for people's psychological and actual well-being so it ought to be driven more into the media. In some cases, it just requires one 30-second business or one article to change a story and that is the course we will take to spread the universe of nature to our general public.
    Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship
    My grandmother Philomena Abioye, fled her country in Africa in her later years of adulthood to come to America and pursue the American dream of the prosperity of success by reaping its many opportunities. She visited this country to create a better life for her kids and her grandchildren to ensure that we would all be placed in the best position possible to succeed in life. I admire her because she risked her life to escape brutality in her country and come to a complex country such as America in which she did not know the ins and outs of how to maneuver. She has taught me what it is like to be put into a situation where success is not likely but instead of complaining I chose to take the optimistic approach and am currently taking the necessary steps to set myself up and the people around me to obtain their idea of success. I am very fortunate to have had her in my life as a mentor and role model and I will work to not let this act of service go unnoticed. I will strive to make my grandmother proud of her unselfish decision. This story has also motivated me to become the man that my grandmother has preached to me about all my life. I will strive to become successful and create generational wealth for myself and my family to come. Living through this experience will aid me in fighting hard to follow in my grandmother's footsteps by achieving the level of significance I have set out for myself while also making her smile in heaven while she watches me achieve some of the goals I talked about with her about. I have likewise been inclined to become a team player and participate in kind demonstrations such as community service and volunteering opportunities. I have future goals and aspirations to create my own scholarship and also free academic programs for the less fortunate. I have also followed in my grandmother's unselfish footsteps by reaching out to my companions and advising them on the necessary things they should do now to better set them up in the future. These necessary advances include making sure that they apply to as many scholarships as possible, have their resumes updated, and ensure that they are actively applying to internships and jobs in their respective fields. My grandmother will live forever in my heart and I am sure that she is looking down at me now with a huge smile on her face.
    Bold Science Matters Scholarship
    I have a huge passion for cyber security and it has propelled me to gain insight and do research about possible vulnerabilities and threat's in the field. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society with the widespread poor configurations and cloud administrations. Cyber criminals have succeeded in implementing new ways to hack into systems and steal millions of dollars from people, companies, and organizations through identify access management, and other mechanisms. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of cyber security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. To expose and restrict the weaknesses stated above, I would place accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take cyber security awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. The ability to anticipate the possible movements of a hacker and counteract it will assist an organization in protecting and preparing against exploits. I view cyber criminals as the "bad guys" and will aim to implement and detect new ways to prevent them from employing new attacking methods to hacking systems and networks. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better future for our society. I am grateful to have done research on this scientific discovery and will use it to my advantage if blessed with a job in the cyber security field.
    "Forbidden Foods" Scholarship
    Envision being a young kid that wakes up in the early morning and is driven by your mom to your babysitter. At the house of your babysitter, you are fed blackberries and immediately after digesting your face swells up and you are rushed to the emergency room. The nurse informs you that you had an allergic reaction to eating blackberries and you were able thankfully able to leave the emergency room but will never forget this moment in your life. This one occurrence has traumatized me immensely as I remember every event that transpired this day and it has caused me to have a fear of fruits for the rest of my life. I am extremely grateful to say that this allergic reaction did not result in any serious damage to me physically and mentally. However, this occurrence taught me a lesson that tomorrow is never promised and that I should work hard every day to achieve the level of significance that I have set out for myself. I have future goals and aspirations to create a safer place for the cyber world by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. I view cyber criminals as the "bad guys" and will aim to implement and detect new ways to prevent them from employing new attacking methods to hacking systems and networks. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better future for our society. If blessed with the "Forbidden Foods" scholarship it would add to my motivation and make me considerably hungrier to achieve the level of significance I have set out for myself. I believe this scholarship will make a huge difference in my education as I will be propelled to focus on and maximize the various college opportunities that await me such as community service, internships, and volunteering opportunities. I will also be propelled in the right direction to emphasize Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. This scholarship will likewise strengthen the opportunity to take more online courses for cyber security as there are many courses I still have yet to take due to my financial burden. I have future goals and aspirations to create my own scholarship and mentoring program for undergraduates to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with getting their desired job. Winning this would give me the confidence to carry out this goal by feeling the need of giving back to my community. I believe my background and experience fit well with the scholarship requirements and qualifications and I am certain that the “Forbidden Foods” scholarship will create a critical contribution to continuing my education.
    Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
    Envision going to class consistently with the fear of knowing that you would be ridiculed for a piece of clothing you decided to wear, or because of your ethnicity, or because you have a mental or physical condition that you have zero control over. This was the narrative of my middle school career as I would be bullied by people who made fun of me for wearing hand-me-downs, being of African descent, and having a speech impediment. My speech impediment came from my early years of childhood when I started to notice that I would articulate specific syllables with a lisp and also have a tendency to stammer and pause in between words and sentences. This caused me to refrain from talking to people as I would try to hide this feature from them. However, what made it worse is that people would constantly mock me and make fun of me subsequent to realizing this. My bullies would take turns punching me, would call me names, and would mock me whenever I answered a question in class or spoke aloud. I would laugh off these jokes at the time because I feared showing signs of weakness or fear to my bullies because I was informed that this makes you more of a target. This experience caused me to lack confidence and have low self-esteem as the words that these people would hurt me and cause me to feel insecure about myself. The jokes that they would say to me affected me immensely at the time but this moment in my life was much needed because it has shaped me to not care about what others may think of me. This characteristic is a fundamental quality of this modern-day social media where people are made free to emphasize and project their insecurities onto others. However, after a while, I started to embrace my speech impediment as it makes me unique. Now when I am mocked it has little to no effect on me because I have learned to not let other people's negative perspectives or opinions of me hold any weight in my life. This experience will forever influence the way I look at life as it motivates me every day to reach the level of significance that I have set out for myself. I also have future goals and aspirations to give back to the youth emphasize a healthy schooling program by creating my own scholarship and mentoring program. In this mentoring program, I plan on teaching students courses to prepare them to take and pass any test or exam needed to achieve certification in their desired field of study. In addition, this program will give students access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. Here I will emphasize a friendly environment where students can interest with each other in a cordial manner. Lastly, I would love to utilize my future career in cyber security to create a safer place for the world and cyberspace. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of cyber security by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. I view cyber criminals as the "bad guys" and will aim to implement and detect new ways to prevent them from employing new attacking methods to hacking systems and networks. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better future for our society.
    Ruthie Brown Scholarship
    Having thousands of dollars in student loans and not having a sustainable enough plan to cover the cost can be a very stressful situation to be in. Most college students have to live their life after college with the burden of paying off their student loans which can be a troublesome undertaking depending on their payment plan and interest rate on the loan. Over my three years spent at Towson University, I have accrued a huge amount of student loan debt in federal loans. Thankfully I have established multiple plans to take care of my student loans in the near future before they accrue interest. I anticipate addressing my student loan debt by applying for as many scholarships and grants as possible to give myself a better chance of receiving funds to go towards my schooling expenses and necessities to go into my preferred career. These necessities include taking courses that will grant me certifications, going to graduate to school to earn my master's degree in cybersecurity, and going to seminars where I can network and gain knowledge and inspiration from people who are already in the cyber security field. I believe scholarships are very helpful because they allow students another resource/option for paying off educational costs. I will also utilize my education to assist me in receiving a job in the cyber security field before graduation as having a job will put me in the right direction financially to pay off these loans. In the meantime I have been trying to put myself in the best position possible to be a great candidate for this position by obtaining certifications, getting as much work experience as possible, and gaining as much knowledge in and out of the classroom that will come in handy when in the work field. If blessed with my dream job as a cyber security analyst I will establish a payment plan and make sure that I abide by this plan so that I can successfully pay off my loans in a timely manner. I am blessed to announce that I currently obtain a Security Plus certification and an Application Development internship with the FDA in which I plan on leveraging both to assist me in pursuing a solid career in the realm of cyber security before I graduate. This way I can work towards paying off my accrued student loans over time. I will continue to look for more ways and opportunities to take care of my loan so that it will not be a burden on me for the majority of my adult life.
    Greg Lockwood Scholarship
    One of every five students in society has reported being bullied which makes 20% of all students. Students who have experienced being bullied are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, low levels of academic achievements, and difficulties with sleeping. This in turn leads to a high risk of these students having mental and behavioral problems that can take a huge toll on their lifestyle and the way that they view themselves. We as humans experience a daily reality where shortcomings and imperfections are emphasized and ridiculed by others. It is a common issue in today's society and is especially seen in adolescents who are in high school, middle school, and elementary school. Bullying an individual affects them physically and mentally and can oftentimes cause the victim to be insecure about themselves and in some cases commit suicide. To avoid this, we all should learn a sense of acceptance and understand that there is no such thing as a "perfect person" and furthermore comprehend the fact that we all do not talk the same, look the same, or have similar objectives in life. It is okay to be different as the world would be boring and less complex if we were all the same and carried out the same routines daily. I can relate to this issue as one of the hurdles I had to overcome was lacking self-confidence due to bullying. For all of my middle school career and high school career, I was constantly bullied and made fun of by the people I thought were my friends at the time. I was bullied for being African, wearing hand-me-downs, and for having a speech impediment. My bullies would take turns punching me, would call me names, and would mock me whenever I answered a question in class or spoke aloud. I would laugh off these jokes at the time because I feared showing signs of weakness or fear to my bullies because I was informed that this makes you more of a target. The jokes that they would say to me affected me immensely at the time but this moment in my life was much needed because it has shaped me to not care about what others may think of me which is an essential trait for this modern-day social media where people are made free to emphasize and project their insecurities onto others. From experience, being bullied by someone is a terrible situation to be placed in as it results in negative health effects for these victims. Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy. No one should have to face being ridiculed because of what they decide to wear or for their ethnicity. We must all work together to emphasize this issue and prevent bullying, especially in schools.
    Sikora Drake STEM Scholarship
    Having a passion for Cyber Security causes me to push myself in the direction of achieving the highest level of significance that I have set out for myself. My passion comes from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have goals and aspirations to assist people by adopting the best security practices and security-aware behaviors to implement. With all the research and information I have acquired I plan to enhance public safety through the realm of Cyber Security. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society with the widespread poor configurations and cloud administrations. To expose and restrict these weaknesses I would place accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. This is a skill that will require a huge amount of resiliency and I have faith that I can carry out this task. Diversity in the workplace is very important because different individuals of different shapes and sizes that come from different places can further contribute to the workplace with their many different ideas. A workforce that is diverse will aid the team in understanding problems and coming up with ideas to solve them which will in turn increase productivity in a business setting. Another benefit of diversity in the workplace is that it often boosts team efficiency and creates a huge opportunity for professional growth. Individuals with different backgrounds are more than likely to range in experience, problem-solving techniques, knowledge, and critical thinking. The characteristics mentioned above are all qualities that most companies would love to see in their workers and having different people with different backgrounds can greatly assist the team with creativity and also with assisting their teammates who may not be as experienced with a certain topic. Diversity is very essential in the workplace as it leads to a broad range of skills, and abilities from the workers. I have had a great experience working in a diverse setting because it has enabled me to feel included and more confident in my role. It is also great to hear and be inspired by stories from different coworkers who have different ways of thinking and also come from different backgrounds.
    Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Antonie Bernard Thomas Memorial Scholarship
    I believe the characteristics stated above are tailored to who I am and what I stand for. I strive every day to achieve the goals that I have set out for myself and in order to achieve these goals, the traits stated above are very essential. I have a very disciplined mindset where I am adamant about completing daily tasks, giving back to my community, and taking the necessary steps possible to ensure that I become an asset to my society. My major objectives for the future of cyberspace are to graduate college with a 3.8 GPA or higher, acquire a tremendous comprehension of cybersecurity and networking concepts that will benefit me in future interviews and furthermore in the work environment, and study and procure more technical certifications. I currently obtain the CompTia Security Plus, and Certified Scrum Master certification and am looking to obtain the Certified Ethical Hacking Certification in the current summer of 2022. I am currently on the verge of acquiring as much work experience as possible to build up my resume and possibly be accessible for more job positions in the future. I have two semesters left at the University of Towson and I will utilize this time to complete all the necessary steps needed to ensure the level of significance I have set out to accomplish. I am currently a college junior attending Towson University in Baltimore Maryland, expected to graduate in Spring, 2023. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. The subject of cyber security is something that I am very passionate about, and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future. I have received a multitude of wisdom from my community and plan on transferring this wisdom to the younger generation below me. Leadership is the most fundamental element in the world we live in and especially in business. I am passionate about leadership because I have a profound understanding of people and can communicate with others to tackle an issue or discuss the necessary steps to achieve a goal. I likewise love learning new things and listening to the thoughts and guidance of others. I understand we live in a world where there are more followers than leaders so it is essential to be a good leader so that others can follow in your footsteps and also push towards becoming great leaders which will create a thriving market in our society. I understand that college students obtaining entry-level jobs and internships has started to become a hard task as most employers often look for candidates who have two to three years plus of experience in the desired field. Knowing this I want to also create a mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future.
    Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship
    I believe I have many different qualities that make me unique and set me apart from other individuals and will also aid me in accomplishing the level of significance I have set out for myself. Self-discipline is the ability to have control over one's feelings and weaknesses, and also the ability to avoid temptations. Having this quality often allows you to stay focused on your goals and be in control over yourself and your reaction to any situation. I often like to think of self-discipline as a muscle, the more you train and enhance it the stronger it will become. Lacking self-discipline can result in having low self-esteem, health problem, procrastinating, having financial problems, and being overwhelmed with life. This is a very valuable trait that has assisted me tremendously in my adolescence. This quality causes me to not get distracted or peer pressured into the opinions and status quo of other people who are my age. Without this quality, I would not have the mindset to go out of my way and create opportunities for myself such as gaining an internship, meeting successful people in my field of study and gaining knowledge from them, going to resume and interview prep workshops, and lastly applying to the "Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship". I have dreams and aspirations to enhance public safety through the realm of Cyber Security and I understand that in order to take on such complex tasks I must have some self-discipline. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society with the widespread poor configurations and cloud administrations. To expose and restrict these weaknesses I would place accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. This is a skill that will require a huge amount of resiliency and I have faith that I can carry out this task. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better world for cyberspace. Having self-discipline will help me accomplish the goals I have set and it will also aid me in not losing focus. I am someone who attains a competitive mindset and loves to take on challenges in which I will transform into becoming the best public figure that I can be and with the mindset, I currently have there is no doubt in my mind that I won't become anything less then what I have manifested for myself.
    The Austin Hays Scholarship
    Being raised by two African parents who fled their country in their later years of adulthood to come to America and pursue the American Dream of prosperity and success by reaping its many opportunities can be a rather stressful situation to be put in. My parents came to this country having to start from scratch without being too familiar with how to obtain funds and move into a country so complex. Being raised by two African parents who did not know too much about the ins and outs of life in America served as a challenge to me because this taught me what it is like to start from the bottom and work your way up. Nothing was ever handed to me as a child simply due to the fact that my parents did not have much to give. However, the fact that they sacrificed their lives to escape brutality and the treacherous economy in their countries to come to the United States and ensure a better lifestyle for myself and my siblings was enough for me. This situation has taught me what it is like to be put into a situation where success is not likely but instead of complaining I chose to take the optimistic approach and am currently taking the necessary steps to set myself up and the people around me to obtain their idea of success. I am very fortunate to have parents that have sacrificed their lives to create a better and safer life for my siblings and I and I will work to not let this act of service go unnoticed. I will strive to make my parents proud of me and proud of their unselfish decision. This story has also motivated me to become the man that my dad has preached to me about all my life. I will strive to become successful and create generational wealth for myself and my family to come. Living through this experience adds to my motivation and makes me even hungrier to achieve the level of greatness that I have set out for myself. I have dreams and aspirations to one day make my family proud of me as they see me achieve the level of significance I have set out for myself. These goals include going into the realm of Cyber Security, creating a mentor-ship program for undergraduate students, creating job opportunities for the less fortunate, and creating a safer place for the cyber world. This would mean the world to me as all I think about is carrying on my parents legacy and also one day being the role model figure to my kids that my parents were to me. I plan on achieving all these goals by taking courses, studying the material, and learning as much information as possible to set myself up to become a public figure and put myself in a good position to maintain a solid job in the Cyber Security field. This mentor-ship program would give college students access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resume and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of Cyber Security is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better place for all individuals. I will utilize this story to inspire me to become the man I envision my self becoming and know that it will also put a huge smile on my parents face.
    Chadwick D. McNab Memorial Scholarship
    I believe having a passion for what you do is very essential and will project you to perform at a high level in your desired field of study. I have a huge thirst for knowledge and am eager to learn everything pertaining to Information security as I would love to one day teach a course and prepare students to take various security exams such as the CompTIA Security Plus certification. Having this thirst for knowledge will assist me in detecting new ways to prevent cyber criminals from employing new attack methods to hack into systems and networks. I am blessed to announce that I have worked on many different projects with CVS which involved utilizing Active Directory and numerous Identity Access Management tools to give nurses, doctors, caregivers, and leaders the mandatory access needed to complete their daily tasks. Knowing that I was assisting a company such as CVS which is known for protecting the lives of others and emphasizing public health and safety made me appreciate every bit of hands-on experience that I received. Community service is something that I stand for as my main goal for going into the tech realm is to advance technology in our modern-day society while also utilizing Cybersecurity to protect individuals from fraud, threats, and health vulnerabilities. Having a passion for Technology causes me to push myself in the direction of achieving the highest level of significance that I have set out for myself. My passion comes from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people by adopting the best security practices and security-aware behaviors to implement. My interest in Technology runs deep as I have had this passion ever since I was in middle school. As a young kid, I always indulged in playing around on our family computer and looking up ways on YouTube how to ethically hack into various systems and technologies. From then on the act of technology just because second nature to me as I wouldn't shy away from having intellectual conversations with my teachers and professors about modern-day technical news and inventions. With all the research and information I have acquired, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position.
    KT Scholarship for Individuals Coming From or Going to Cybersecurity
    Having a thirst of knowledge is also essential in Cyber Security because it will allow me to detect new way to stop cyber criminals from employing new attack methods and tools to hack into systems and networks. The ability to anticipate the possible movements of a hacker and counteract to it will assist an organization in protecting and preparing against exploits. Having passion in a particular field can also inspire a person who is driven and can cause them to have self management and manage their workload without supervision. I believe I display a strong passion of Information Security and will utilize my passion to motivate me to do more research and seek opportunities in the Security field. As a young kid in middle school, I always indulged in playing around on our family computer and looking up ways on YouTube how to ethically hack into various systems and technologies. From then on the act of technology just because second nature to me as I would shy away from having intellectual conversations with my teachers and professors about modern-day technical news and inventions. Even though I was always fascinated about Technology at a young age, my father would explain to me that he wanted me to major in Chemistry because I was also very fluent in Science at the time and he also stated that it would make me a solid about of money if I were to pursue a profession in that field. Having a passion for Cyber Security causes me to push through the tireless nights of studying the material and achieving the highest level of significance I have set out for myself. My passion comes from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people by adopting the best security practices and security-aware behaviors to implement. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better world for cyberspace. I will utilize this career path to assist the people around me and make the world a safer place for all individuals. After college I anticipate myself creating a mentorship program for undergraduates students giving them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also granting them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. Lastly, I plan on jumping straight into the Cyber security field and honing in on all my skills and experience to build my own brand and company to promote public safety against cyber criminals. My passion for cybersecurity will assist my personal values of giving back to the community.
    Dr. Samuel Attoh Legacy Scholarship
    Being raised by two African parents who fled their country in their later years of adulthood to come to America and pursue the American Dream of prosperity and success by reaping its many opportunities can be a rather stressful situation to be put in. My parents came to this country having to start from scratch without being too familiar with how to obtain funds and move into a country so complex. Even though being raised by two African parents who did not know too much about the ins and outs of life in America, served as a challenge to me because this taught me what it is like to start from the bottom and work your way up. Nothing was ever handed to me as a child simply due to the fact that my parents did not have much to give. However, the fact that they sacrificed their lives to escape brutality and the treacherous economy in their countries to come to the United States and ensure a better lifestyle for myself and my siblings was enough for me. This situation has taught me what it is like to be put into a situation where success is not likely but instead of complaining I chose to take the optimistic approach and am currently taking the necessary steps to set myself up and the people around me to obtain their idea of success. I am very fortunate to have parents that have sacrificed their lives to create a better and safer life for my siblings and I and I will work to not let this act of service go unnoticed. I will strive to make my parents proud of me and proud of their unselfish decision. This story has also motivated me to become the man that my dad has preached to me about all my life. I will strive to become successful and create generational wealth for myself and my family to come. Living through this experience adds to my motivation and makes me even hungrier to achieve the level of greatness that I have set out for myself. I have likewise been inclined to become a team player and participate in kind demonstrations such as community service and volunteering opportunities. I have future goals and aspirations to create my own scholarship and also free academic programs for the less fortunate. I have also followed in my parent's unselfish footsteps by reaching out to my companions and advising them on the necessary things they should do now to better set them up in the future. These necessary advances include making sure that they apply to as many scholarships as possible, have their resumes updated, and ensure that they are actively applying to internships and jobs in their respective fields. With all the research and information I have acquired, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future.
    Bookman 5 Scholarship
    Being raised by two African parents who fled their country in their later years of adulthood to come to America and pursue the American Dream of prosperity and success by reaping its many opportunities can be a rather stressful situation to be put in. My parents came to this country having to start from scratch without being too familiar with how to obtain funds and move into a country so complex. Even though being raised by two African parents who did not know too much about the ins and outs of life in America, served as a challenge to me because this taught me what it is like to start from the bottom and work your way up. Nothing was ever handed to me as a child simply due to the fact that my parents did not have much to give. I would always be told "no" whenever asking for money or items at the store but this taught me a life lesson to not rely on others to do things for you and to instead work hard enough to the point where needing a service or gift from someone becomes a rarity. College is important to me because it is the pathway to becoming successful and putting myself and my family in a better position mentally, and financially. I believe that going to college will grant me financial stability long-term, career security, and a successful lifestyle. There are a lot of careers and job positions that require a degree and I believe that these degrees are critical to an individual's success in the workplace. My primary goal for going to college is to create a better place mentally, physically, and financially for myself and my family. I have a huge passion for Cyber Security and I plan on utilizing this passion to create a better and safer place for both society and Cyberspace. I will utilize school to assist me in understanding and gaining experience on the necessary concepts and information that I will need in my future profession. My passion stems from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information is secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people in incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to become successful. I plan to utilize my degree to become a manager of a Cybersecurity company that protects against the fraudulent technical activity. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future.
    Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund
    Being raised by two African parents who escaped in their later years of adulthood from brutality and a corrupt economy in their countries to come to America and pursue the American dream of prosperity and success can be a rather stressful situation to be put in. My parents came to this country having to start from scratch without being too familiar with how to obtain funds and move in a country so complex. This situation served as a challenge to me because this taught me what it is like to start from the bottom and work your way up. Nothing was ever handed to me as a child simply due to the fact that my parents did not have much to give. I would always be told "no" whenever asking for money or items at the store but this taught me a life lesson to not rely on others to do things for you and to instead work hard enough to the point where needing a service or gift from someone becomes a rarity. This situation has taught me what it is like to be put into a situation where success is not likely but instead of complaining I chose to take the optimistic approach and am currently taking the necessary steps to set myself up and the people around me to obtain their idea of success. I am very fortunate to have parents that have sacrificed their lives to create a better and safer life for my siblings and I and I will work to not let this act of service go unnoticed. I will strive to make my parents proud of me and proud of their unselfish decision that they decided to make. This story has also motivated me to become the man that my dad has preached to me about all my life. I will strive to become successful and create generational wealth for myself and my family to come. Living through this experience adds to my motivation and makes me even hungrier to achieve the level of greatness that I have set out for myself. I have likewise been inclined to become a team player and participate in kind demonstrations such as community service and volunteering opportunities. I have future goals and aspirations to create my own scholarship and also free academic programs for the less fortunate. I have also followed in my parent's unselfish footsteps by reaching out to my companions and advising them on the necessary things they should do now to better set them up in the future. These necessary advances include making sure that they apply to scholarships, have their resumes updated, and ensure that they are actively applying to internships and jobs opportunities in their respective fields. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification.This course will help students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resume and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future.
    Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship - College Award
    My reasoning for majoring in the Computer Science realm with an attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influences. My interest in Computer Science came from watching my dad perform various amounts of cybersecurity work at a young age such as creating servers, monitoring his company's infrastructure, and utilizing Active Directory. While I was in high school I slowly started helping him with his business and started learning new things and also have fun while doing so. This also inspired me to one day grow older and fill my dads position in this company once he grows old and possible retires. This company was the start of my love of Computer Science. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. My dream job would be a Cybersecurity Analyst role where I perform tasks similar to what I do at my dads company such as de provisioning and provisioning access to users detecting all possible vulnerabilities and threats to the company. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022 both residual and inherent risk are increasing in our society. To expose these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take a cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks rank among the best in digital knowledge and I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. However to delve in a specific Cyber Security subject I would love to help solve the problems that come from Deep fake technology. Deep fake technology has become a very common form of manipulation in the world of Cybersecurity as it has been utilized on celebrities such as Vladimir Putin in his speech to Russia and President Barack Obama when researchers synched many different videos of him giving the same speech. The ethical concerns that arise from deep fake technology include deception, crime, and moral responsibility. This is because deep fake goes against integrity and honesty by deceiving the viewer and impersonating a political figure or celebrity and manipulating the overall message. This also pertains to defamation of character as this act can be used to tarnish the reputation and integrity of others. Political action has indeed been enforced to stop this action from occurring as the Malicious Deep Fake Prohibition Act was placed in 2018 by the U.S Senate and was put in place to limit the distribution of fake electronic media records. I would work mitigate the problems that arise from Deep fake technology by emphasizes the user of watermarks and digital footprints for their content, train computers to spot deep fake phishing and social engineering attacks, emphasizing unsubstantial punishments for the practice of utilizing fake material, and utilizing Blockchain to digitally sign and confirm the validity of a picture, video or sound. Most importantly my approach would be to work on a computer program to identify the semantic inadequacies found in deepfakes. This will have to be done by producing an AI that keens in on the digital artifacts that have been changed and edited.
    Alexis Potts Passion Project Scholarship
    Having a passion for Cyber Security causes me to push through the tireless nights of studying for a certification, and also achieve the highest level of significance that I have set out for myself. My passion comes from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information are secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people by adopting them the best security practices and security aware behaviors to implement. My passion for Information Security run deeps as I have had this passion ever since I arrived in high school. Throughout my college career I have been involved deeply in Information Security by joining Security clubs and going to Cybersecurity events at my school at Towson University located in Baltimore Maryland. I am currently furthering my skills in Information Security by taking courses that pertain to this topic, studying for certifications pertaining to the Information Security and pursing Security Internships and jobs. In July of 2021 I was blessed to have received my CompTia Security Plus certification that validates the necessary skills needed to perform security function and pursue a career in the Security field. I have now set a goal for myself to study over the summer of 2022 and prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam in which if obtained the next step will be to obtain the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification. I currently obtain a Cybersecurity System Administration role in which my day to day activities consist of deprovisioning and provisioning access to users, managing the company Infrastructure, managing functions in Active Directory, and utilize prompts in the command line to give users access to shared drives. I am very eager to capitalize on this experience and take my Cybersecurity career to the next level take my Cybersecurity experience to the next level and pursue other roles and opportunities. I believe having a passion in what you do is very essential and it will project you to perform at a high level in your desired field of study. I have a huge thirst of knowledge and am eager to learn everything pertaining to Information Security as I would love to one day teach a course and prepare students to take various security exams such as the CompTIA security plus certification. Having a thirst of knowledge is also essential in detecting new way to stop cyber criminals from employing new attack methods and tools to hack into systems and networks. The ability to anticipate the possible movements of a hacker and counteract to it will assist an organization in protecting and preparing against exploits. Having passion in a particular field can also inspire a person who is driven and can cause them to have self management and manage their workload without supervision. I believe I display a strong passion of Information Security and will utilize my passion to motivate me to do more research and seek opportunities in the Security field. My passion for Cyber Security has caused me to work towards creating a scholarship and mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resume and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position
    Olympians Academy Leadership Wings Scholarship
    I am currently a college junior attending Towson University in Baltimore Maryland, expected to graduate in Spring, 2023. Having advanced knowledge in the utilization of SQL databases to construct and manage data and have had experience with utilizing Active Directory, Command prompt, and provisioning and deprovisioning the access of other admins. I also obtain the Security Plus and Splunk Fundamental certifications and am looking forward to going into the fields of Cybersecurity and Identity Access Management. I see myself making a positive impact in the world through Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022 both residual and inherent risk are increasing in our society with the widespread of poor configurations and cloud services. To expose and restrict these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take a cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks rank among the best in digital knowledge and fuse techniques that are stronger to digital safeguard instruments. Nonetheless, I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I also understand that knowledge is more effective when it is spread amongst other individuals so I plan to likewise create scholarship and academic programs to teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. Leadership is the most fundamental element in the world we live in and especially in business. I am passionate about leadership because I have a profound understanding of people and can communicate with others to tackle an issue or discuss the necessary steps to achieve a goal. I likewise love learning new things and listening to the thoughts and guidance of others. I understand we live in a world where there are more followers than leaders so it is essential to be a good leader so that others can follow in your footsteps and also push towards becoming great leaders which will create a thriving market in our society. I understand that college students obtaining entry-level jobs and internships has started to become a hard task as most employers often look for candidates who have two to three years plus of experience in the desired field. Knowing this I want to also create a mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resume and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future.
    Health & Wellness Scholarship
    A healthy lifestyle is exceptionally important to me because positive well-being is the key to happiness which in route can be the key to success. A healthy lifestyle is essential in ensuring a positive mindset and all-around uplifting vibes. Studies have proven that those who maintain a healthy lifestyle grow to live longer lives than those who do not because a healthy lifestyle leads to an improvement of equilibrium and lowers an individual's risk of contracting any disease. I attend Towson University in Baltimore Maryland where I model and partake in extracurricular athletic activities. A healthy lifestyle is extremely important to me because it keeps my mental health sane and also ensures a positive mindset for myself. Being in shape and practicing good eating habits alone improves a lot of features in an individual because it helps with discipline, and confidence, and in most cases it will make you feel and look better/younger. My day seems to always start off bright whenever I leave the gym in the morning because it grants me a feel-good mentality of knowing that I was disciplined enough to sleep early the night before, wake up on time, and go to the gym and put in solid work. A healthy lifestyle includes many benefits for the physical body and mentality. Following a healthy lifestyle can assist in lessening the dangers of having a coronary illness, obesity, and cancer. Besides health, it also improves the social relationship between family and friends and can even allow one to live longer compared to the average individual. Exercising daily in turn releases endorphins to help you feel happier and improves your skin and hair. Living your life in a healthy manner includes many benefits and living and eating healthy is the best thing that you can do for your body. However living a healthy lifestyle is not limited to eating right or being in the gym but also consists of being happy, and being in the right headspace. Unfortunately living a healthy and happy lifestyle is not always universal as some of us may have a lot going on in our lives where we are put in certain circumstances that may affect our happiness. However, I understand that most people would prefer to live a healthy lifestyle rather than a lifestyle full of sadness, unwholesomeness, and unhealthiness.
    First-Year College Students: Jennie Gilbert Daigre Education Scholarship
    My sole reasoning for majoring in the Information Technology realm with an attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. I am currently a college junior attending Towson University in Baltimore Maryland, expected to graduate in Spring, 2023. Having advanced knowledge in the utilization of SQL databases to construct and manage data and have had experience with utilizing Active Directory, Command prompt, and provisioning and deprovisioning the access of other admins. I also obtain Security Plus and Splunk Fundamental certifications and am looking forward to going into the fields of Cybersecurity and Database Administration. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022 both residual and inherent risk are increasing in our society with the widespread of poor configurations and cloud services. To expose and restrict these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take a cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks rank among the best in digital knowledge and fuse techniques that are stronger to digital safeguard instruments. Nonetheless, I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. With all the research I have done along with all the Information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I also understand that knowledge is more effective when it is spread amongst other individuals so I plan to likewise create scholarship and academic programs to teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I understand that college students obtaining entry-level jobs and internships has started to become a hard task as most employers often look for candidates who have two to three years plus of experience in the desired field. Knowing this I want to also create a mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resume and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future.
    Cybersecurity Scholarship
    Having a passion for Information Security causes me to push through the tireless nights of studying for a certification, and also achieve the highest level of significance that I have set out for myself. My passion comes from the sense of protecting the lives of others and ensuring that everyone's personal information are secured and protected. I have aspirations to assist people by adopting them the best security practices and security aware behaviors to implement. My passion for Information Security run deeps as I have had this passion ever since I arrived in high school. Throughout my college career I have been involved deeply in Information Security by joining Security clubs and going to Cybersecurity events at my school at Towson University located in Baltimore Maryland. I am currently furthering my skills in Information Security by taking courses that pertain to this topic, studying for certifications pertaining to the Information Security and pursing Security Internships and jobs. In July of 2021 I was blessed to have received my CompTia Security Plus certification that validates the necessary skills needed to perform security function and pursue a career in the Security field. I have now set a goal for myself to study over the summer of 2022 and prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam in which if obtained the next step will be to obtain the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification. I currently obtain a Cybersecurity System Administration role in which my day to day activities consist of deprovisioning and provisioning access to users, managing the company Infrastructure, managing functions in Active Directory, and utilize prompts in the command line to give users access to shared drives. I am very eager to capitalize on this experience and take my Cybersecurity career to the next level take my Cybersecurity experience to the next level and pursue other roles and opportunities. I believe having a passion in what you do is very essential and it will project you to perform at a high level in your desired field of study. I have a huge thirst of knowledge and am eager to learn everything pertaining to Information Security as I would love to one day teach a course and prepare students to take various security exams such as the CompTIA security plus certification. Having a thirst of knowledge is also essential in detecting new way to stop cyber criminals from employing new attack methods and tools to hack into systems and networks. The ability to anticipate the possible movements of a hacker and counteract to it will assist an organization in protecting and preparing against exploits. Having passion in a particular field can also inspire a person who is driven and can cause them to have self management and manage their workload without supervision. I believe I display a strong passion of Information Security and will utilize my passion to motivate me to do more research and seek opportunities in the Security field.
    Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship
    Being raised by two African parents who fled their country in their later years of adulthood to come to America and pursue the American Dream of prosperity and success by reaping its many opportunities can be a rather stressful situation to be put in. My parents came to this country having to start from scratch without being too familiar with how to obtain funds and move in a country so complex. Even though being raised by two African parents who did not know too much about the ins and outs about life in America, it served as a challenge to me because this taught me what it is like to start from the bottom and work your way up. Nothing was ever handed to me as a child simply due to the fact that my parents did not have much to give. However, the fact that they sacrificed their lives to escape brutality and the treacherous economy in their countries to come to the United States and ensure a better lifestyle for myself and my siblings was enough for me. This situation has taught me what it is like to be put into a situation where success is not likely but instead of complaining I chose to take the optimistic approach and am currently taking the necessary steps to set myself up and the people around me to obtain their idea of success. I am very fortunate to have parents that have sacrificed their lives to create a better and safer life for my siblings and I and I will work to not let this act of service go unnoticed. I will strive to make my parents proud of me and proud of their unselfish decision. This story has also motivated me to become the man that my dad has preached to me about all my life. I will strive to become successful and create generational wealth for myself and my family to come. Living through this experience adds to my motivation and makes me even hungrier to achieve the level of greatness that I have set out for myself. I have likewise been inclined to become a team player and participate in kind demonstrations such as community service and volunteering opportunities. I have future goals and aspirations to create my own scholarship and also free academic programs for the less fortunate. I have also followed in my parent's unselfish footsteps by reaching out to my companions and advising them on the necessary things they should do now to better set them up in the future. These necessary advances include making sure that they apply to as many scholarships as possible, have their resumes updated, and ensure that they are actively applying to internships and jobs in their respective fields. With all the research and information I have accuired, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. This course will help teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I also plan to create a mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resume and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future.
    Pratibha Pandey Merit-Based Scholarship
    I have served as an active leader in my community in multiple ways. Throughout my time at Towson University I have been in a wide range of circumstances in which I was entrusted with being a leader and over time have served as a role model to my friends, companions, and family. In 2021, during my fall semester of college, I was blessed to have been elected Captain of the ADC (African Diaspora Club) modeling team at Towson University. As modeling captain, I was entrusted with taking on the responsibility of coaching a fairly new team of male and female models who aspire to take modeling seriously and further their modeling careers. This experience has helped me tremendously because it has removed me from my usual range of familiarity and has taught me what being a leader is genuinely about. In this role I was in charge of leading and scheduling practices, providing critiques to each model, being the creative director for scenes in the show, and observing the advancement of each model. All throughout my college career, I have also worked to create and advise on job opportunities for my fellow colleagues and companions by ensuring that they take the necessary steps in putting themselves in the best position to be successful after college. These fundamental advances incorporate ensuring that they apply to as many scholarships as possible, creating LinkedIn accounts, having their resumes edited and updated, and ensuring that they are actively applying to internships and jobs in their respective fields. I believe I have become a leader and inspiration to my fellow colleagues by always putting in more effort than needed and ensuring that everyone around me is also on point with their studies and their daily tasks. Maintaining a positive and optimistic mindset is very essential in being a great leader because it shows others that you are poise and will not fold under pressure when time gets rough. Another situation where I assisted others is through the numerous ventures that I participated in during my tenure as Vice President of the National Honors Society. I assisted with the orchestration of food drives, recycling runs, and mental checks. However, my favorite project that I did with this club is the Martha's Table project which consisted of preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the less fortunate and also going to a homeless shelter site and assisting homeless people by serving them food, and clearing their plates once done eating. As a young high schooler who got to hear some of these homeless people's stories it broadened my eyes and has led me to grow a connection with these people knowing that they are humans just like I am and deserve to be treated as such. They also gave me some compelling advice that has taught me how to maneuver in life and also how to manage money wisely. I am very thankful for this experience. Although I was part of many activities and clubs in school I prioritized my academics and focused on the initial reason I came to college. This resulted in not going to specific club gatherings and occasions until my school work was complete, missing out on fun activities to study for an exam the following day, and rescheduling meetings with companions and board members to finish up a group project or prepare for a presentation in class. Although going to all of these events was exceptionally enticing, I am happy to have the courage to put my academics first and not let the extracurricular activities I was in affect my GPA.
    Larry D Parker Sr.’s Legacy Scholarship
    I am currently a college junior attending Towson University in Baltimore Maryland, expected to graduate in Spring, 2023. Having advanced knowledge in the utilization of SQL databases to construct and oversee information and have had experience with utilizing Active Directory, Command prompt, and provisioning and de-provisioning the access of other admins. I also obtain Security Plus and Splunk Fundamental certifications and am looking forward to going into the fields of Cybersecurity and Database Administration. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022, both residual and inherent risks are increasing in our society with the widespread poor configurations and cloud administrations. To expose and restrict these weaknesses I would place accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take a cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I also plan to create a mentorship program for undergraduates to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resumes and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. I consider my father to be my hero as he has served as a leader and role model throughout my 21 years of living. He has consistently instilled greatness in me and has coached me along the way to become the man I am today. Without my dad, I don't know where I would be today and am exceptionally grateful that he was always there for me in my earlier stages to care for me and advise me on how to maneuver in a complex country such as the United States. My father not only fled his country in Africa to provide a better life for myself and my siblings but he also sacrificed his life knowing that there would be pretty steep consequences assuming he was caught in the process of escaping. For this reason alone my dad will always be my hero because of his bravery and unselfish demonstrations of administration. One thing I would change in the world is the act of bullying. We as humans experience a daily reality where weaknesses and blemishes are emphasized and ridiculed by others. It is a common issue in today's society and is especially seen in adolescents who are in high school, middle school, and elementary school. Bullying an individual affects them physically and mentally and can oftentimes cause the victim to be insecure about themselves and in some cases commit suicide. To avoid this, we all should learn a sense of acceptance and understand that there is no such thing as a "perfect person" and furthermore comprehend the fact that we all do not talk the same, look the same, or have the same skin color, and have similar objectives. It is okay to be different as the world would be boring and less complex if we were all the same and carried out the same routines daily.
    Roger Boston Scholarship
    My major objectives for the future are to graduate college with a 3.8 GPA or higher, acquire a tremendous comprehension of cybersecurity and networking concepts that will benefit me in future interviews and furthermore in the work environment, and to study and procure more technical certifications. I currently obtain the CompTia Security Plus, and Certified Scrum Master certification and am looking to obtain the Certified Ethical Hacking Certification in the current summer of 2022. Another career objective is to maintain a full-time occupation in the field of either Cybersecurity or Database Administration before I graduate from college in the year 2023. I am currently on the verge of acquiring as much work experience as possible to build up my resume and possibly be accessible for more job positions in the future. I have two semesters left at the University of Towson and I will utilize this time to complete all the necessary steps needed to ensure the level of significance I have set out to accomplish. I am someone who attains a competitive mindset and loves to take on challenges in which I will transform into becoming the best public figure that I can be. The many objectives expressed earlier are short-term goals that I desire to acquire by the time I leave college but my long-term goal is to obtain financial freedom and pay off all understudy expenses and advances preceding graduation. I intend to accomplish this objective by seeking more accreditations, more deeply studying digital currency, and adding multiple streams of income to my repertoire. I know that if I maintain the same competitive and optimistic mindset that I have now, I will have no problem achieving these objectives. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am very passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me to create a better world for cyberspace. This scholarship would add to my motivation and make me considerably hungrier to achieve the level of greatness that I have set out for myself. This scholarship will make a colossal difference in my education as the money from this scholarship will encourage me to be more selective in how I spend my free time as I will be propelled to focus and maximize on the various college opportunities that await me such as community service, internships, and volunteering opportunities. This scholarship will likewise strengthen the opportunity to take more online courses for Information Security as they are many courses I still have yet to take due to my financial burden. I have future goals and aspirations to create my own scholarship and also free academic programs for the less fortunate. Winning this scholarship would give me the confidence to carry out this goal by feeling the need of giving back to my community. I believe my background and experience fit well with the scholarship requirements and qualifications and I am certain that this scholarship will create a critical contribution to continuing my education.
    Chris Jackson Computer Science Education Scholarship
    My reasoning for majoring in the Computer Science realm with an attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. My interest in Computer Science came from watching my dad perform various amounts of cybersecurity work at a young age such as creating servers, monitoring his company's infrastructure, and utilizing Active Directory. While I was in high school I slowly started helping him with his business and started learning new things and also have fun while doing so. This also inspired me to one day grow older and fill my dads position in this company once he grows old and possible retires. This company was the start of my love of Computer Science. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. My dream job would be a Cybersecurity Analyst role where I perform tasks similar to what I do at my dads company such as de provisioning and provisioning access to users detecting all possible vulnerabilities and threats to the company. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022 both residual and inherent risk are increasing in our society. To expose these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take a cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks rank among the best in digital knowledge and I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. I believe I am the best candidate to receive this scholarship because I know what its like to be put into a situation where success is not likely but instead of complaining I chose to take the optimistic approach and am currently taking the necessary steps to set myself up and the people around me to obtain their idea of success. This scholarship would add to my motivation and make me even hungrier to achieve the level of greatness that I have set out for myself. Being a full-time student at Towson University and also being a part of a plethora of committees and organizations makes it extremely hard for me to make good money from working a job. I am not only in it to benefit myself but later have goals and aspirations to create scholarship and free academic programs for the less fortunate as I was always taught to be selfless and to look out for others who are in need.
    Michael Rudometkin Memorial Scholarship
    Throughout my career as a student, mentor, sibling, and pioneer I have been placed in many situations where I provided assistance to anyone in need. I genuinely enjoy helping others and more importantly putting other people in a position to win because success strikes harder when everyone in your circle is successful with you. At Towson University I mentor an assortment of understudies and ensure that they are in the best position possible to find success after college. This incorporates ensuring that they are applying for scholarships, have their resumes run through professionals in their respective fields, have created LinkedIn accounts, and are actively applying to jobs and internships. I likewise provide free consulting appointments and Q&A sessions for anyone who wants to acquire more information or wisdom about the next steps that they should take. I have likewise had experience being the modeling caption of my school's modeling team where I provided critiques to my fellow models and advised them on the steps they would need to take to gain exposure and have a solid opportunity to get scouted by an agency. Some of the advice that was given to them was to constantly post on social media, practice and work on new poses, maintain a model face at all times on the runway, and remember to also add personality to their walk. Another situation where I assisted others is the numerous projects that I participated in during my tenure as Vice President of the National Honors Society. I assisted with the orchestration of food drives, recycling runs, and mental checks. However, my favorite project that I did with this club is the Martha's Table project which consisted of preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the less fortunate, going to a homeless shelter site, and assisting homeless people by serving them food, and clearing their plates once they were done eating. As a young high schooler who got to hear some of these homeless people's stories it broadened my eyes and has led me to grow an association with these individuals knowing that they are humans just like I am and deserve to be treated as such. They likewise offered me some compelling advice that has taught me how to maneuver throughout life and also how to manage money wisely. I am very thankful for this experience. These demonstrations of service have assisted me in having a positive and selfless mindset. I additionally have later goals and aspirations to create scholarships and free academic programs for the less fortunate as I was always taught to be selfless and to look out for others who are in need. I would also like to create a mentorship program for young high school and college students to assist them with their career goals, and resumes, and to also put them in the best position possible to be successful. Much obliged to you for hearing my story as I was honored to share with you my recent experiences and hope to inspire anyone who takes the time to read this.
    Grandmaster Nam K Hyong Scholarship
    Being raised by two African parents who fled their country in their later years of adulthood to come to America and pursue the American Dream of prosperity and success by reaping its many opportunities can be a rather stressful situation to be put in. My parents came to this country having to start from scratch without being too familiar with how to obtain funds and move in a country so complex. Even though being raised by two African parents who did not know too much about the ins and outs about life in America, it served as a challenge to me because this taught me what it is like to start from the bottom and work your way up. Nothing was ever handed to me as a child simply due to the fact that my parents did not have much to give. I would always be told "no" whenever asking for money or items at the store but this taught me a life lesson to not rely on others to do things for you and to instead work hard enough to the point where needing a service or gift from someone becomes a rarity. My name is Richard Orisaya and my reasoning for majoring in the Information Technology realm with an attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. I am currently a college junior attending Towson University in Baltimore Maryland, expected to graduate in Spring, 2023. Having advanced knowledge in the utilization of SQL databases to construct and manage data and have had experience with utilizing Active Directory, Command prompt, and provisioning and deprovisioning the access of other admins. I also obtain Security Plus and Splunk Fundamental certifications and am looking forward to going into the fields of Cybersecurity and Database Administration. My major objectives for the future are to graduate college and acquire a tremendous comprehension of cybersecurity and networking concepts that will benefit me in future interviews and furthermore in the work environment. Another career objective is to maintain a full-time occupation in the field of either Cybersecurity or Database Administration before I graduate in the year 2023. I am currently on the verge of acquiring as much work experience as possible to build up my resume and possibly be available for more job positions in the future. I have three semesters left at the University of Towson and I will utilize this time to complete all the necessary steps needed to ensure the level of significance I have set out to accomplish. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022 both residual and inherent risk are increasing in our society with the widespread of poor configurations and cloud services. To expose and restrict these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take a cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks rank among the best in digital knowledge and fuse techniques that are stronger to digital safeguard instruments. Nonetheless, I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I also understand that knowledge is more effective when it is spread amongst other individuals so I plan to likewise create scholarship and academic programs to teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I understand that college students obtaining entry-level jobs and internships has started to become a hard task as most employers often look for candidates who have two to three years plus of experience in the desired field. Knowing this I want to also create a mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resume and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future.
    JoLynn Blanton Memorial Scholarship
    Education has served of high importance to me, particularly in the field into which I intend to delve after college which is Cyber Security. The topic of Cybersecurity and Cyberspace has transformed the way that I view the world in a positive aspect. The principle objective of Cybersecurity is to make the world a superior and more secure place by defending against criminal activity and unauthorized uses of electronic information, and detecting and prohibiting any vulnerabilities and threats to any framework or organization. I see my future self making an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by consolidating and developing various mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the collection of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is something that I am exceptionally passionate about and I know that having this drive will propel me into creating a better world for our cyberspace. Without the proper education that I have been given, I would not be able to understand the expansive topic of Security. My numerous years in college, high school, and middle school has propelled me to grow a strong comprehension of each of these concepts over time. I believe education is fundamental because it enhances an individual to understand a topic in many different ways. In a regular school semester, there are projects, group assignments, homework, classwork, presentations, and exams. Each of these gives the students different methods to understand and do research on a specific topic which is very helpful especially when a term or subject may be intricate. The greatest way education has assisted me is with interview preparation. In order to find a successful job in any field, you must understand what you are doing and this is where interviews come into play because they gauge if a candidate knows their stuff and is qualified to take on the desired job role. The education I have received from school has tremendously assisted me with answering the questions I was asked in my interview as most of the questions asked were the topics covered in my classes. Without education and legitimate discipline, I would not be able to respond to these questions thoroughly and it may affect whether I received the proposition for employment. Education has helped me in so many ways and has built my confidence in having conversations with other people who specialize in the field of cybersecurity because I know that I have the legitimate information to assist and be a contribution to any job or project. I'm exceptionally appreciative and fortunate to say this.
    Youssef University’s College Life Scholarship
    In the case that I am blessed with this scholarship, I will utilize the money to go towards my student loans and also pay my upcoming housing, rent, and additional school fees for my Senior year at Towson University. Due to the decline in money, opportunities, and employment, it has been exceptionally hard for myself and my family to acquire a solid amount of funds to take care of my school and day-to-day expenses. This present circumstance has caused me to take up student loans that have built up over the years and feel very unbearable to pay off in time without help from anyone else. Relieving even some of these funds would remove a huge burden off of my chest mentally and would place me in a great headspace knowing that I will not have to worry as much about how to take care of these loans after graduation. The first thing I would do with the funds is to make a payment to my loan distributor and afterward attempt to pay off any leftover funds on my school's bursar account so that I won't have to take out any additional advances that will accrue interest over time. I know that obtaining this scholarship would also put a smile on both my parents' faces because it would show them that I am capable of achieving an accolade that is viewed as of high importance and I am thankful to be considered a candidate for this scholarship.
    Cariloop’s Caregiver Scholarship
    Throughout my career, as a student and also a brother I have been placed in many situations where I served as a caregiver to other people. I genuinely enjoy helping others and more importantly putting a smile on their face because happiness is something I wish was universal. My younger brother named George turns seventeen in September and he was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. He is not able to talk but is able to comprehend what is being said or requested from him for the most part. Growing up as a young kid I never really understood how some kids are born with handicaps while others are not but I still kept an optimistic mindset that George would one day be able to talk again and enjoy life freely without having to be looked after or baby sat. When I first attended Towson University I went to a job fair and discovered a job that specialized in taking care of young children between the grades of pre-k and sixth grade. The organization was called Play Centers and throughout my tenure with them, I was able to make school fun for the students I was assigned to by assisting them with their schoolwork, playing board games with them, taking them outside for recess, and ensuring every child had someone to play with. I enjoyed this role because I could tell that I was making school a positive and better place for these kids. Another circumstance that granted me caregiving experience was the numerous projects that I participated in during my tenure as Vice President of the National Honors Society at Northwestern High School. I assisted with the orchestration of food drives, recycling runs, and mental checks. Nonetheless, my favorite project that I worked on with this club is Martha's Table which comprised of preparing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the less fortunate and furthermore going to a homeless shelter site and assisting homeless people by serving them food, and clearing their plates once done eating. As a young high schooler who got to hear a portion of these homeless people's stories it broadened my eyes and has led me to grow a connection with these individuals knowing that they are humans very much like I am and deserve to be treated as such. They additionally offered me some compelling advice that has taught me how to maneuver in life and also how to manage money wisely. I am very thankful for this experience. These demonstrations of caregiving have molded the manner in which I think and carry myself throughout my day-to-day activities. I currently endeavor to put a smile on other people's faces and also look to help others who may be in need. I later have goals and aspirations to create scholarships and free academic programs for the less fortunate as I was always taught to be selfless and to look out for others who are in need. I would likewise want to create a mentorship program for young autistic students to assist them with their career goals, help edit their resumes, and also put them in the most ideal situation to be successful. Much obliged to you for hearing my story I was honored to share with you my caregiving experience and hope to inspire anyone who takes the time to read this essay.
    Michael Valdivia Scholarship
    I have confronted numerous hardships throughout my life that have shaped and molded me into becoming the man I am today. I believe everything happens for a reason and no human is ever placed in a situation they cannot handle. With the proper guidance and meditation, I was able to overcome these hardships and am blessed to have experienced them. Throughout all of these challenges, there were times when I considered quitting but instead took these endured these difficulties and attempted to think optimistically. I understand that everyone goes through hard times and the determining factor that isolates the goods from the greats is how we choose to overcome these obstacles and hardships. I am blessed to say that I have not let these obstacles face me and have instead utilized them to motivate me and enhance my efforts. One of the biggest obstacles that I had to overcome was lacking self-confidence. For all of my middle school and high school career, I was constantly harassed and ridiculed by the people I believed were my friends at the time. I was bullied for being African, having a gap in my teeth, not being fluent in English, and for having a speech impediment. My bullies would refer to me as an "African booty scratcher", would call me revolting names, and would mock me whenever I answered a question in class or spoke aloud. I would laugh off these jokes at the time because I feared showing signs of weakness or fear to my bullies because I was told that this makes you more of a target. The jokes that they would say to me affected me immensely at the time but this moment in my life was much needed because it has shaped me to not care about what others may think of me which is a fundamental characteristic for this person day of social media where people are made free to emphasize and project their insecurities onto others. Another hurdle that I had to overcome at a young age is growing up with a speech impediment. I have a lisp when pronouncing certain syllables and I likewise have a tendency to stammer and pause in between words and sentences. At first, I used to refrain from conversing with people as I would attempt to hide this feature from them. What made this situation worse is when people would constantly mock me and make ridicule me after realizing it. However, after a while, I started to embrace my speech impediment as it makes me unique. Now when I am mocked it has little to no effect on me because I have learned to not let other people's negative perspectives or opinions of me hold any weight in my life. Getting past these hardships is the key factor in why I am a disciplined individual who has dreams of delving into the field of Cybersecurity after graduating from the illustrious Towson University where I major in Information Technology. I understand what it's like to be on the bottom, feel depressed, and to not have the most confidence in one's self and abilities. I have utilized my past to motivate me into becoming the successful leader and role model that I aspire to be. I also use this to encourage my peers who may be in a similar situation as I once was and advise them to not let the words of others affect them and that any accolade is achievable as long as they put a plan in place to work towards it.
    Healthy Living Scholarship
    A healthy lifestyle is vital to me because positive well-being is the key to happiness which in route can be the key to success. A healthy lifestyle is essential in ensuring a positive mindset and all-around uplifting vibes. Studies have proven that those who maintain a healthy lifestyle grow to live longer lives than those who do not because a healthy lifestyle leads to an improvement of equilibrium and lowers an individual's risk of contracting any disease. I attend Towson University in Baltimore Maryland where I model and partake in extracurricular athletic activities. A healthy lifestyle is extremely important to me because it keeps my mental health sane and also ensures a positive mindset for myself. Being in shape and practicing good eating habits alone improves a lot of features in an individual because it helps with discipline, and confidence, and in most cases it will make you feel and look better/younger. My day seems to always start off bright whenever I leave the gym in the morning because it grants me a feel-good mentality of knowing that I was disciplined enough to sleep early the night before, wake up on time, and go to the gym and put in solid work. However living a healthy lifestyle is not limited to eating right or being in the gym but also consists of being happy, and being in the right headspace. Unfortunately living a healthy and happy lifestyle is not always universal as some of us may have a lot going on in our lives where we are put in certain circumstances that may affect our happiness. However, I understand that most people would prefer to live a healthy lifestyle rather than a lifestyle full of sadness, unwholesomeness, and unhealthiness.
    Mental Health Matters Scholarship
    I have been an active leader in my community in multiple ways. Throughout my time at Towson University I have been put in a wide range of circumstances in which I was entrusted with being a leader and over time have served as a role model to my companions, colleagues, and family. In 2021, during my fall semester of college, I was blessed to have been elected Captain of the ADC (African Diaspora Club) modeling team at Towson University. As modeling captain, I was tasked with taking on the responsibility of coaching a fairly new team of male and female models who aspire to take modeling seriously and further their modeling careers. This experience has assisted me tremendously because it has taken me out of my usual range of familiarity and has taught me what being a leader is truly about. In this role, I was responsible for overseeing and scheduling practices, providing critiques to each model, being the creative director for scenes in the show, and monitoring the advancement of each model. Throughout my college career, I have also worked to create and advise on job opportunities for my fellow colleagues and companies by ensuring that they take the necessary strides in putting themselves in the best position to be successful after college. These vital advances include ensuring that they apply to as many scholarships as possible, have their resumes edited and updated, create LinkedIn accounts and ensure that they are effectively applying to internship positions and occupations in their particular fields. Another way I believe I have been an active leader in my community is by leading by example and becoming an inspiration to my fellow colleagues by continuously investing more time and effort than needed and ensuring that everyone around me is also on point with their studies and daily errands. Maintaining a positive and optimistic mindset is exceptionally fundamental in being a great leader because it shows others that you are poise and will not fold under pressure when times get rough. I believe that I display this mindset because I never fail to encourage my peers and acknowledge their efforts whenever I see them accomplishing something beneficial. In times of hardships, I also endeavor to keep a half-full glass mindset by considering all positives of a situation rather than the negatives. I understand that actions out of anger cannot be undone so I inform my peers of this and try my best to calm them down or talk a situation out with them before the circumstance deteriorates.
    Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care
    My name is Richard Orisaya and my reasoning for majoring in the Information Technology realm with an attention on Cybersecurity is to impact the world and make it a superior place for consumers, companies, politicians, and influencers. I am currently a college junior attending Towson University in Baltimore Maryland, expected to graduate in Spring, 2023. Having advanced knowledge in the utilization of SQL databases to construct and manage data and have had experience with utilizing Active Directory, Command prompt, and provisioning and deprovisioning the access of other admins. I also obtain Security Plus and Splunk Fundamental certifications and am looking forward to going into the fields of Cybersecurity and Database Administration. I see myself utilizing my education to instill an improvement in the realm of Cyber Security by incorporating and constructing different mechanisms to prevent fraud, theft, and the assortment of intellectual property. Cybersecurity is of huge importance as it safeguards all individuals and all categories of data from damage and burglary. In the extended period of 2022 both residual and inherent risk are increasing in our society with the widespread of poor configurations and cloud services. To expose and restrict these weaknesses I would place an accentuation on all job positions regardless of what field, to require all representatives to take a cybersecurity awareness training so that they are prone to scoping out threats and have the ability to respond in specific circumstances. I comprehend that this new age of digital crooks rank among the best in digital knowledge and fuse techniques that are stronger to digital safeguard instruments. Nonetheless, I have proactively begun to accumulate data on the complex mentality of a hacker and the common strategies that they use to penetrate and hack into a framework. With all the research I have done along with all the information I have already learned, I plan on teaching Cyber Security courses to prepare tech students to take and pass the Security Plus exam and receive the certification. I also understand that knowledge is more effective when it is spread amongst other individuals so I plan to likewise create scholarship and academic programs to teach all tech students the intricate details of Cyber Security and all the tactics and precautions they can take to prevent vulnerabilities from occurring. I understand that college students obtaining entry-level jobs and internships has started to become a hard task as most employers often look for candidates who have two to three years plus of experience in the desired field. Knowing this I want to also create a mentorship program for college students to give them access to hands-on training in their desired field of tech and also grant them credible opportunities, training, and skill sets to add to their resume and assist them with becoming the best candidate possible for the desired job position. The subject of technology is something that I am very passionate about and I am beyond motivated to create a better world for cyberspace in the near future.
    Military Student Debt Grant
    Bold Success Scholarship
    My major goals for the future are to graduate college with a 3.8 GPA or higher and to also maintain a full-time occupation in the field of either Cybersecurity or Database Administration before I graduate in the year 2023. I am currently on the verge of acquiring as much job experience as possible to build up my resume and possibly be open to more job positions in the future. I have three semesters left at the University of Towson and I will endeavor to accomplish the highest grade point average possible to achieve my goal of receiving a 3.8 GPA. I am someone who attains a competitive mindset and loves to take on challenges in which I will turn into becoming the best public figure that I can be. The two objectives expressed earlier are short-term goals that I desire to acquire by the time I leave college but my long-term goal is to obtain financial freedom over the next couple of years after graduation. I intend to accomplish this objective by seeking more accreditations, more deeply studying digital currency, and adding multiple streams of income to my repertoire. I know that if I maintain the same competitive and optimistic mindset that I have now, I will have no problem achieving these goals.
    Bold Books Scholarship
    The most inspiring book I read was 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene. This book details the important steps needed to gain, observe, and defend against the ultimate control of human nature. I recommend this book to my peers and family members as it has changed my perspective on human life and nature. The book not only assists the reader in gaining knowledge and control over one's emotions but it also assists the reader in becoming more powerful by understanding the concepts behind each law. The laws mentioned in this book are packaged with mind-blowing stories of people in history practicing these laws as they give an example that these concepts can be performed and understood. However, the book does give the reader several warnings before trying to attempt these laws of power by stating "A man who plays with snakes will eventually be bitten" which means if any of the 48 laws are used improperly, you can put yourself at risk and get into dangerous situations. This book is inspiring to me because not just anyone can read it and understand it as reading this book requires immense patience to comprehend and practice the teachings being displayed. If you desire to obtain more power and realize why certain situations turn out the way that they do then the book 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is the book for you.
    Bold Be You Scholarship
    I stay consistent with myself in my regular routine by doing the things that make me cheerful and also assist me with my pursuit of becoming the public figure that I one day aspire to become. I try to stay away from peer pressure, avoid trying to fit into the social norm, and avoid comparing my lifestyle to the lifestyle of others. I understand that comparison is the thief of all joy as attempting to compare yourself with others will only make your life more miserable in light of the fact that everybody's destiny in life is unique. I have defined objectives for myself that I believe are tailored to my thinking and the manner in which I would like to model myself after. I likewise stay in my own lane and take on the activities that feel are in my range of comfort such as modeling, playing basketball, Cybersecurity related activities, going to the gym, and reading scientific novels. I make an effort to not let the opinions of others deter me from doing the things I like to do and instead look at my time here on earth to stay grounded in who I am as a person.
    Bold Helping Others Scholarship
    My favorite method for assisting other people is by doing the necessary things needed to guarantee great psychological well-being in my companions, family, and friends. This includes consistent registrations, arbitrary pop-outs where I inquire as to whether there's anything I can assist them with, helping them with school work, being somebody they can vent to, being a shoulder to lean on, and ensuring they are doing what they need to do to achieve their idea of becoming successful. I understand that as humans we as a whole have our bad days where we are not in the best mental state and could utilize a companion or two to assist with empowering us and being there for us in the midst of hardship. I like to fill in as this individual to my friends since it fills my heart with joy seeing me put a grin on other people's faces and it is also something that I would want to be done to me.
    Bold Speak Your Mind Scholarship
    I stay focused on expressing my genuine thoughts by continually getting off whatever is on my chest and ensuring that my voice is heard. I understand that closed mouths do not get fed so I strive to always speak up and make communication a priority. Speaking up has granted me many opportunities and informative information from companions, relatives, and individuals of significance. The demonstration of expressing your genuine thoughts can come in a wide range of structures like posing inquiries, making conversations with other people, and having the ability to confront others when you are confused with a certain situation or outcome. The technique for expressing your genuine thoughts that I end up utilizing frequently is the act of confrontation. Before I would be timid and frightened to move toward others on circumstances that I disagreed with yet presently I am truly agreeable in doing as such on the grounds that I have discovered that people may not always realize that they have caused you to feel some kind of way until you contact them and let them know. We are all given a voice for a reason and should all emphasize letting our voice be heard.
    Education Matters Scholarship
    Throughout my entire 20 years of living, I have dealt with various deterrents and difficulties in which I am exceptionally grateful for because it has propelled me into becoming the man that I am today. I understand that many of the public figures in today's society were first put in adverse situations in which they had to overcome in order to get to the successful position they are at now. I have been placed in numerous adverse situations in my life that will forever change my perspective on society. These situations include being ridiculed in school because I had a gap and a lisp, seeing my friends and family's passing at a youthful age, and having to overcome a large period of stress and anxiety. However, none of these adverse moments surpass the level of adversity I was placed in four months ago. As an uprising Junior majoring in Information Technology at Towson University, I understand that it is essential to think and plan for the near future. Being that I want to acquire a career in the Cyber Security Field, I made it my central goal to obtain a Security Plus certification by passing the CompTIA Security Plus Exam by the end of the summer. This is an exam that emphasizes the fundamental components that go into Cyber Security such as the detection of intrusions, the conduction of penetrating and vulnerability testing, the identification of threats, and much more. Receiving this certification would be the one accomplishment that would nearly ensure my lifetime objectives of living financially free and having the option to retire at an early age. Leading up to the test I invested about 2 months preparing for the exam by studying with my instructor, taking practice tests, and memorizing key terms, abbreviations, and port numbers. On June 17th of 2021, I took the exam for the first time and failed miserably with a score of 481 out of 900. Subsequent to failing, I was too embarrassed to tell my loved ones that I failed, but after hearing some encouraging words from my instructor, I was able to calm down and get my mind right to take the exam once more. Following a strong two weeks of learning new terminology and watching youtube videos regarding the subject, I was ready to take the exam again. On June 29th, I was able to take the exam again and failed it with a score of 655. Words couldn't portray the aggravation I felt that day as I started to ask myself questions like "Why me?" while constantly telling myself I wasn't worthy. Prior to this, I didn't tell my parents that I failed the first time and I sure wasn't going to tell them that I failed again because I didn't want them to feel discouraged. I then decided to take a one-week break and resumed studying the following week. Subsequent to continuing, I decided to change my entire studying pattern by zeroing in on all the topics I saw on the prior exams and focused on the topics I did not thoroughly comprehend. Finally on June 13th, 2021, I was able to pass the exam with a score of 771. The lesson that this taught me was to never be discouraged and to fight through adversity regardless of how much you may be struggling or how many times you fail. This has encouraged me to obtain a half-full mindset instead of half-empty and that anything is possible if you put your mind to it."There's always light at the end of the tunnel!"
    SkipSchool Scholarship
    Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, space expert, creator, and public figure who is constantly recognized as one of the greatest and most influential scientists in history. Newton was extremely fluent in mathematics which is my favorite subject and he likewise suffered from a stuttering problem to which I can relate. Knowing this at a particularly youthful age made me admire him as a role model because I saw myself in him and always thought that I could one day be on a similar level as him intellectually and profoundly. Isaac Newton tremendously affected society as he contributed fundamentally to the science and innovation industry by his creation of calculus and the development of the widespread law of gravity.