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Hi!
My name is SaMarah Willis. I am a proud bi-racial (Black and Filipino) first generation college student from Sacramento California. I am 27 years old and just graduated Sacramento State with a B.A in Child Development (Social and Community Settings). As for field work, I have been working with children for over 8 years as everything from a Birth and Beyond Case Manager to a After School Program Site Director. I am currently a BSA (Behavior Support Assistant) with SJUSD where I support kiddos 1 on 1 who are being assessed for SPED. I love actively giving back to my community, and when I'm not working you might find me volunteering at the Sacramento Food Bank a few hours a week or fostering a dog for Front Street Animal Shelter.
I joined Bold.org because I plan on pursing a Masters in Social Work Fall 2025. I love kids and am so excited to continue my journey to become a School Social Worker, preferably for my local Title 1 school. I appreciate you learning about me and hope to hear from you soon! :)
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Education, General
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor's degree programAmerican River College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Social Sciences, General
Cordova High
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Education
Dream career goals:
Parent Education Coordinator
After School Director/ Teacher
YMCA2017 – 20203 yearsProgram Facilitator
Cordova Recreations and Parks District2021 – Present3 yearsProgram Director
Champions Afterschool Program2019 – 20223 yearsParent Education Assistant
Sacramento Food Bank2021 – Present3 years
Sports
Basketball
Junior Varsity2011 – 20143 years
Public services
Volunteering
Front Street Animal Shelter — Foster Parent2019 – PresentVolunteering
Sacramento Food Bank — Parent Education Program Assistant2021 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Entrepreneurship
Eras Tour Farewell Fan Scholarship
I’ve followed Taylor’s career since the beginning, and her music has accompanied me from child to adulthood. Her self-titled debut album along with my favorite album of all time, “Speak Now” were the soundtracks to my late elementary school and middle school years. Her albums made me feel like I wasn’t alone, and I was grateful for the amazing musical outlet her music provided.
In addition to getting me through many romantic ups and downs, Taylor’s music has also been a source of empowerment for me. I always feel like the release of “Reputation” is ironic because it perfectly aligned with the point of my life where I really started to discover and find myself. I graduated high school in 2015, and listened to a variety of artists leading up to my graduation. My diverse taste in musical artists was also reflected in my taste in friends. I had friend groups from all ethnicities and social groups. I will never forget how torn I felt about my passion and love for Taylor Swift’s music. When I was with my Black friends, they would relentlessly tease me, and would constantly ask questions like, “Why do you listen to that white people's music?” I began to feel ashamed about who I was and my musical taste, vowing to never listen to her in front of my friends again, but it was too late. My friends dubbed me with the nickname “White Girl ''. Of course, I played it off but inside I was deeply hurt, especially since being bi-racial meant I never knew where I fit in in the first place. As time went on I carried that hurt with me, but as I began to find my place in the real world I became more confident in myself and my ability to overcome difficult situations. In 2017 “Reputation” was released and with it a whole new understanding of myself. At this point, it had been two years since I graduated High School, and I had sustained a massive amount of personal growth in such a short period. I started junior college and started a job as a Special Education Substitute Assistant. I met lots of friends in college who liked the same things I did, and I began to realize that there were people like me who didn’t physically represent what society thinks a certain musical audience should look like. This realization was enforced when I took two days off work to attend The Eras Tour stop in Santa Clara.
As I looked around the crowd people of all colors, ethnicities and genders gathered together, united by one common factor. When I left Levi’s Stadium I excitedly talked with other attendees about the amazing performance, and in doing so discovered something new. The amount of joy I felt from trading bracelets and dancing with strangers was the happiest I felt in a long time. It didn’t matter if we weren’t the same age, race, or gender, we all connected on a deeper level. The Eras Tour not only taught me to always break in my shoes before dancing for three hours, but more importantly I discovered that I am proud to be a Swiftie. I am proud of everything I’ve accomplished and who I am, including a lifelong Taylor Swift fan. The Eras tour has given me the opportunity to express who I am while allowing me to feel confident in both life and my musical preferences, and I am forever grateful for her music and tour.
I Can Do Anything Scholarship
My future self is proud of how far I've come, determined to keep educating myself and my community, and confident enough in myself to make the right decisions.
Filipino-American Scholarship
My Filipino-American Identity has influenced my purpose in life by helping me connect with people of all different backgrounds. One of my proudest accomplishments is the positive impact I’ve had on my community through both my career and community service. Throughout the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of volunteering my time and working for multiple organizations such as Fairytale Town, Bradshaw Animal Shelter, Front Street Animal Shelter, Sacramento Food Bank, and most recently The Child Abuse Prevention Center. In addition to my past community service, in the future, I also want to give back to those whose struggles are more personal to me. As a little girl whose mom was Filipino and dad was Black I struggled with my bi-racial identity. My peers would tease me and would ask me why isn't my hair pretty (long and straight) like my mom's. I don’t want the next generation to have the same struggles as I did. It’s taken me years to learn how to love myself and it’s disheartening to think of how children of the upcoming generation might go through the same thing. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I have chosen to use my experiences as motivation to give back to my community and give them the tools they need to be strong academically, physically, and mentally. In 3-5 years down the line, I would love to have a career connecting families to resources, especially African American families. I would also like to create or co-run a program that boosts children's self-confidence and pride in their heritage, especially those who are bi-racial. I wish as a child there was a program like that for me.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated into my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Filipino-American Scholarship
At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now I am working at the Sacramento Food Bank and it’s something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as the Black Child Legacy Campaign or the Bayanihan Clinic. The Bayanihan Clinic provides accessible primary and preventative healthcare to Filipino immigrants and all diverse, underserved communities of the Greater Sacramento area, while honoring the legacy of Filipino veterans through advocacy and community engagement.
One of my proudest accomplishments is the positive impact I’ve had on my community through my community service. Throughout the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of volunteering my time with multiple organizations such as Fairytale Town, Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and Front Street Animal Shelter. In addition to my past community service, in the future I also want to give back to those whose struggles are more personal to me. As a little girl whose mom was Filipino and dad was Black I struggled with my bi-racial identity. My peers would tease me, and would ask me why isn't my hair pretty (long and straight) like my moms. I don’t want the next generation to have the same struggles as I did. It’s taken me years to learn how to love myself and it’s disheartening to think of how children of the upcoming generation might go through the same thing. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I have chosen to use my experiences as motivation to give back to my community and give them the tools they need to be strong academically, physically, and mentally. In 3-5 years down the line I would love to create or co-run a program that boosts children's self confidence and pride in their heritage, especially those who are bi-racial. I wish as a child there was a program like that for me.
Bold Driven Scholarship
For as long as I could remember, I’ve loved being in a classroom. Anything that involved a teacher in a classroom I was interested in. In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment is what's driven me to further my education after Highschool, and once I graduate with my degree it will be time to focus on my career. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now I am working at the Sacramento Food Bank and it’s something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. After shadowing Terri and having spent some time learning about the Sacramento Food Bank Program, I think her position would more than fulfill my career goal. My career goal is to find a job that allows me to work with kids and families, connecting them to community resources. Once I graduate with my degree, if there's a opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign.
Tyde Memorial Scholarship
For as long as I could remember, I’ve loved being in a classroom. Anything and everything that involved a teacher in a classroom I was interested in. As a child I would do anything that allowed me involvement in my class; anything from working with my teachers to help make my classroom better, to assisting in passing out materials, to even staying in from recess to help prep with the teacher. My involvement in the classroom was so impactful that my fourth grade after school program instructor allowed me to be a teacher for a day. I was ecstatic for the opportunity to “Be the boss” for a day. I had spent my allowance on a notebook and spent a week planning how I wanted my day of power to go. When the day finally came not everything went as planned but I had a ton of fun anyways. On that day I recognized my career was meant to be a teacher, and I have been fulfilling that destiny ever since.
My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to want to further my education after Highschool, and Once I graduate with my degree it will be time to focus on my career. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now I am working at the Sacramento Food Bank and it’s something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. After shadowing Terri and having spent some time learning about the Sacramento Food Bank Program, I think her position would more than fulfill my career goal. My career goal is to find a job that allows me to work with kids and families, connecting them to community resources. Once I graduate with my degree, if there's a opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Stefanie Ann Cronin Make a Difference Scholarship
For as long as I could remember, I’ve loved being in a classroom. Anything and everything that involved a teacher in a classroom I was interested in. In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to want to further my education after Highschool, and Once I graduate with my degree it will be time to focus on my career. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now I am working at the Sacramento Food Bank and it’s something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. After shadowing Terri and having spent some time learning about the Sacramento Food Bank Program, I think her position would more than fulfill my career goal. My career goal is to find a job that allows me to work with kids and families, connecting them to community resources. Once I graduate with my degree, if there's a opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Wherever I end up after graduation, my objective is to never lose sight of why I went into the field.
To conclude, I aspire to make a positive impact on the world by being committed to educating the next generation and making a positive change in my community. In addition to helping people I also love animals! I am currently fostering a dog from Front Street, whom I named Huey, and would love to give back even more. I currently work at the Mather Sports Center to help support myself and have been working a lot more lately to help pay off my loan. If my loan was partially taken care of with this scholarship I would have more time to be at both the Front Street Shelter and Sacramento Food Bank. I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education and community involvement. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Future Female Educators Scholarship
For as long as I could remember, I’ve loved being in a classroom. Anything and everything that involved a teacher in a classroom I was interested in. In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to want to further my education after Highschool, and Once I graduate with my degree it will be time to focus on my career. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now I am working at the Sacramento Food Bank and it’s something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. After shadowing Terri and having spent some time learning about the Sacramento Food Bank Program, I think her position would more than fulfill my career goal. My career goal is to find a job that allows me to work with kids and families, connecting them to community resources. Once I graduate with my degree, if there's a opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship
For as long as I could remember, I’ve loved being in a classroom. Anything and everything that involved a teacher in a classroom I was interested in. In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to want to further my education after Highschool, and Once I graduate with my degree it will be time to focus on my career. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now I am working at the Sacramento Food Bank and it’s something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. After shadowing Terri and having spent some time learning about the Sacramento Food Bank Program, I think her position would more than fulfill my career goal. My career goal is to find a job that allows me to work with kids and families, connecting them to community resources. Once I graduate with my degree, if there's a opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Wherever I end up after graduation, my objective is to never lose sight of why I went into the field.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. I also love being involved with my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, having my student loans paid off would be life changing. First, I would donate some money to the Front Street Animal Shelter. I am currently fostering a dog from Front Street and would love to give back to them even more. This scholarship money would also allow me time to be more involved at the Food Bank. I currently work at the Mather Sports Center to help support myself and have been working a lot more lately to help pay off my loan. If my loan was taken care of I would have more time to be at both the Front Street Shelter and Sacramento Food Bank. I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education and community involvement. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Beaming Health Autism Post-Secondary Scholarship
In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to further not only my education but my career as well. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now one of my two jobs is working at the Sacramento Food Bank. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Whatever organization I work with in the future it is important to me that their end goal aligns with mine; make our community a safer and more prosperous place.
One of my proudest accomplishments is the positive impact I’ve had on my community through my community service. Throughout the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of volunteering my time with multiple organizations such as Fairytale Town, Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and Front Street Animal Shelter. In addition to my past community service, in the future I also want to give back to those whose struggles are more personal to me. As a little girl whose mom was Filipino and dad was Black I struggled with my bi-racial identity. My peers would tease me, and would ask me why isn't my hair pretty (long and straight) like my moms. I don’t want the next generation to have the same struggles as I did. It’s taken me years to learn how to love myself and it’s disheartening to think of how children of the upcoming generation might go through the same thing. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I have chosen to use my experiences as motivation to give back to my community and give them the tools they need to be strong academically, physically, and mentally. In 3-5 years down the line I would love to have a career connecting families to resources, especially African American families. I would also like to create or co-run a program that boosts children's self confidence and pride in their heritage, especially those who are bi-racial. I wish as a child there was a program like that for me.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Bold Reflection Scholarship
In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to further not only my education but my career as well. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now one of my two jobs is working at the Sacramento Food Bank. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Whatever organization I work with in the future it is important to me that their end goal aligns with mine; make our community a safer and more prosperous place.
Bold Persistence Scholarship
As a little girl whose mom was Filipino and dad was Black I struggled with my bi-racial identity. My peers would tease me, and would ask me why isn't my hair pretty (long and straight) like my moms. I don’t want the next generation to have the same struggles as I did. It’s taken me years to learn how to love myself and it’s disheartening to think of how children of the upcoming generation might go through the same thing. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I have chosen to use my experiences as motivation to give back to my community and give them the tools they need to be strong academically, physically, and mentally. In 3-5 years down the line I would love to have a career connecting families to resources, especially African American families. I would also like to create or co-run a program that boosts children's self confidence and pride in their heritage, especially those who are bi-racial. I wish as a child there was a program like that for me.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Robert Lee, Sr. and Bernice Williams Memorial Scholarship
In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to further not only my education but my career as well. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now one of my two jobs is working at the Sacramento Food Bank. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Whatever organization I work with in the future it is important to me that their end goal aligns with mine; make our community a safer and more prosperous place.
One of my proudest accomplishments is the positive impact I’ve had on my community through my community service. Throughout the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of volunteering my time with multiple organizations such as Fairytale Town, Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and Front Street Animal Shelter. In addition to my past community service, in the future I also want to give back to those whose struggles are more personal to me. As a little girl whose mom was Filipino and dad was Black I struggled with my bi-racial identity. My peers would tease me, and would ask me why isn't my hair pretty (long and straight) like my moms. I don’t want the next generation to have the same struggles as I did. It’s taken me years to learn how to love myself and it’s disheartening to think of how children of the upcoming generation might go through the same thing. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I have chosen to use my experiences as motivation to give back to my community and give them the tools they need to be strong academically, physically, and mentally. In 3-5 years down the line I would love to have a career connecting families to rescoures, especially African American families. I would also like to create or co-run a program that boosts children's self confidence and pride in their heritage, especially those who are bi-racial. I wish as a child there was a program like that for me.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
McCutcheon | Nikitin First-Generation Scholarship
For as long as I could remember, I’ve loved being in a classroom. Anything and everything that involved a teacher in a classroom I was interested in. As a child I would do anything that allowed me involvement in my class; anything from working with my teachers to help make my classroom better, to assisting in passing out materials, to even staying in from recess to help prep with the teacher. My involvement in the classroom was so impactful that my fourth grade after school program instructor allowed me to be a teacher for a day. I was ecstatic for the opportunity to “Be the boss” for a day. I had spent my allowance on a notebook and spent a week planning how I wanted my day of power to go. When the day finally came not everything went as planned but I had a ton of fun anyways. On that day I recognized my career was meant to be a teacher, and I have been fulfilling that destiny ever since.
My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to want to further my education after Highschool, and Once I graduate with my degree it will be time to focus on my career. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now I am working at the Sacramento Food Bank and it’s something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. After shadowing Terri and having spent some time learning about the Sacramento Food Bank Program, I think her position would more than fulfill my career goal. My career goal is to find a job that allows me to work with kids and families, connecting them to community resources. Once I graduate with my degree, if there's a opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Wherever I end up after graduation, my objective is to never lose sight of why I went into the field.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Patrick Stanley Memorial Scholarship
My experiences in educational settings were so impactful, that as a child I knew I belonged in an educational setting. I am choosing to return to school to complete my degree because in order to reach my goal, I realize that I must pursue (at least) a bachelor’s in Child Development. In addition to college education being a necessity, I believe a college education not only makes me a smarter, more conscious person, but also a better educator. After I graduated ARC with an Associate degree and Social Science Degree, I took some time off from school. My “gap time” was used not only to mentally and financially prepare myself for a University, but to also give myself the chance to decide what concentration I wanted to narrow down my major to. After a lot of thought, research, and consideration I decided to study Child Development with a concentration in Social and Community Settings. This degree is designed to help prepare students to work with children and families in a variety of settings.
Once I graduate with my degree it will be time to focus on my career. At just 24 years old I have held many positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher, and a two time after school program site director. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now I am working at the Sacramento Food Bank and it’s something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. After shadowing Terri and having spent some time learning about the Sacramento Food Bank Program, I think her position would more than fulfill my career goal. My career goal is to find a job that allows me to work with kids and families, connecting them to community resources. Once I graduate with my degree if there's a opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Wherever I end up after graduation, my objective is to never lose sight of why I went into the field. I take my career very seriously and will continue doing copious amounts of research to ensure any future career will be a good fit. My ultimate career goal is to utilize my education and experience to make a difference one family at a time.
Bold Goals Scholarship
In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to further not only my education but my career as well. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now one of my two jobs is working at the Sacramento Food Bank. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Whatever organization I work with in the future it is important to me that their end goal aligns with mine; make our community a safer and more prosperous place.
Ruth and Johnnie McCoy Memorial Scholarship
In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to further not only my education but my career as well. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now one of my two jobs is working at the Sacramento Food Bank. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Whatever organization I work with in the future it is important to me that their end goal aligns with mine; make our community a safer and more prosperous place.
One of my proudest accomplishments is the positive impact I’ve had on my community through my community service. Throughout the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of volunteering my time with multiple organizations such as Fairytale Town, Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and Front Street Animal Shelter. In addition to my past community service, in the future I also want to give back to those whose struggles are more personal to me. As a little girl whose mom was Filipino and dad was Black I struggled with my bi-racial identity. My peers would tease me, and would ask me why isn't my hair pretty (long and straight) like my moms. I don’t want the next generation to have the same struggles as I did. It’s taken me years to learn how to love myself and it’s disheartening to think of how children of the upcoming generation might go through the same thing. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I have chosen to use my experiences as motivation to give back to my community and give them the tools they need to be strong academically, physically, and mentally. In 3-5 years down the line I would love to have a career connecting families to resources, especially African American families. I would also like to create or co-run a program that boosts children's self confidence and pride in their heritage, especially those who are bi-racial. I wish as a child there was a program like that for me.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Bold Success Scholarship
In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to further not only my education but my career as well. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now one of my two jobs is working at the Sacramento Food Bank. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Whatever organization I work with in the future it is important to me that their end goal aligns with mine; make our community a safer and more prosperous place.
Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care
For as long as I could remember, I’ve loved being in a classroom. Anything and everything that involved a teacher in a classroom I was interested in. As a child I would do anything that allowed me involvement in my class; anything from working with my teachers to help make my classroom better, to assisting in passing out materials, to even staying in from recess to help prep with the teacher. My involvement in the classroom was so impactful that my fourth grade after school program instructor allowed me to be a teacher for a day. I was ecstatic for the opportunity to “Be the boss” for a day. I had spent my allowance on a notebook and spent a week planning how I wanted my day of power to go. When the day finally came not everything went as planned but I had a ton of fun anyways. On that day I recognized my career was meant to be a teacher, and I have been fulfilling that destiny ever since.
My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to want to further my education after Highschool, and Once I graduate with my degree it will be time to focus on my career. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now I am working at the Sacramento Food Bank and it’s something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. After shadowing Terri and having spent some time learning about the Sacramento Food Bank Program, I think her position would more than fulfill my career goal. My career goal is to find a job that allows me to work with kids and families, connecting them to community resources. Once I graduate with my degree, if there's a opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Wherever I end up after graduation, my objective is to never lose sight of why I went into the field.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
I Am Third Scholarship
In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to further not only my education but my career as well. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now one of my two jobs is working at the Sacramento Food Bank. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Whatever organization I work with in the future it is important to me that their end goal aligns with mine; make our community a safer and more prosperous place.
One of my proudest accomplishments is the positive impact I’ve had on my community through my community service. Throughout the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of volunteering my time with multiple organizations such as Fairytale Town, Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and Front Street Animal Shelter. In addition to my past community service, in the future I also want to give back to those whose struggles are more personal to me. As a little girl whose mom was Filipino and dad was Black I struggled with my bi-racial identity. My peers would tease me, and would ask me why isn't my hair pretty (long and straight) like my moms. I don’t want the next generation to have the same struggles as I did. It’s taken me years to learn how to love myself and it’s disheartening to think of how children of the upcoming generation might go through the same thing. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I have chosen to use my experiences as motivation to give back to my community and give them the tools they need to be strong academically, physically, and mentally. In 3-5 years down the line I would love to have a career connecting families to rescoures, especially African American families. I would also like to create or co-run a program that boosts children's self confidence and pride in their heritage, especially those who are bi-racial. I wish as a child there was a program like that for me.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Focus Forward Scholarship
In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to further not only my education but my career as well. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now one of my two jobs is working at the Sacramento Food Bank. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Whatever organization I work with in the future it is important to me that their end goal aligns with mine; make our community a safer and more prosperous place.
One of my proudest accomplishments is the positive impact I’ve had on my community through my community service. Throughout the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of volunteering my time with multiple organizations such as Fairytale Town, Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and Front Street Animal Shelter. In addition to my past community service, in the future I also want to give back to those whose struggles are more personal to me. As a little girl whose mom was Filipino and dad was Black I struggled with my bi-racial identity. My peers would tease me, and would ask me why isn't my hair pretty (long and straight) like my moms. I don’t want the next generation to have the same struggles as I did. It’s taken me years to learn how to love myself and it’s disheartening to think of how children of the upcoming generation might go through the same thing. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I have chosen to use my experiences as motivation to give back to my community and give them the tools they need to be strong academically, physically, and mentally. In 3-5 years down the line I would love to have a career connecting families to resources, especially African American families. I would also like to create or co-run a program that boosts children's self confidence and pride in their heritage, especially those who are bi-racial. I wish as a child there was a program like that for me.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
The Final Push Scholarship
For as long as I could remember, I’ve loved being in a classroom. Anything and everything that involved a teacher in a classroom I was interested in. As a child I would do anything that allowed me involvement in my class; anything from working with my teachers to help make my classroom better, to assisting in passing out materials, to even staying in from recess to help prep with the teacher. My involvement in the classroom was so impactful that my fourth grade after school program instructor allowed me to be a teacher for a day. I was ecstatic for the opportunity to “Be the boss” for a day. I had spent my allowance on a notebook and spent a week planning how I wanted my day of power to go. When the day finally came not everything went as planned but I had a ton of fun anyways. On that day I recognized my career was meant to be a teacher, and I have been fulfilling that destiny ever since.
My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to want to further my education after Highschool, and Once I graduate with my degree it will be time to focus on my career. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now I am working at the Sacramento Food Bank and it’s something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. After shadowing Terri and having spent some time learning about the Sacramento Food Bank Program, I think her position would more than fulfill my career goal. My career goal is to find a job that allows me to work with kids and families, connecting them to community resources. Once I graduate with my degree, if there's a opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Wherever I end up after graduation, my objective is to never lose sight of why I went into the field.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Papi & Mamita Memorial Scholarship
In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to further not only my education but my career as well. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now one of my two jobs is working at the Sacramento Food Bank. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Whatever organization I work with in the future it is important to me that their end goal aligns with mine; make our community a safer and more prosperous place.
One of my proudest accomplishments is the positive impact I’ve had on my community through my community service. Throughout the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of volunteering my time with multiple organizations such as Fairytale Town, Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and Front Street Animal Shelter. In addition to my past community service, in the future I also want to give back to those whose struggles are more personal to me. As a little girl whose mom was Filipino and dad was Black I struggled with my bi-racial identity. My peers would tease me, and would ask me why isn't my hair pretty (long and straight) like my moms. I don’t want the next generation to have the same struggles as I did. It’s taken me years to learn how to love myself and it’s disheartening to think of how children of the upcoming generation might go through the same thing. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I have chosen to use my experiences as motivation to give back to my community and give them the tools they need to be strong academically, physically, and mentally. In 3-5 years down the line I would love to have a career connecting families to resources, especially African American families. I would also like to create or co-run a program that boosts children's self confidence and pride in their heritage, especially those who are bi-racial. I wish as a child there was a program like that for me.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Deborah's Grace Scholarship
In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to further not only my education but my career as well. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now one of my two jobs is working at the Sacramento Food Bank. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Whatever organization I work with in the future it is important to me that their end goal aligns with mine; make our community a safer and more prosperous place.
One of my proudest accomplishments is the positive impact I’ve had on my community through my community service. Throughout the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of volunteering my time with multiple organizations such as Fairytale Town, Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and Front Street Animal Shelter. In addition to my past community service, in the future I also want to give back to those whose struggles are more personal to me. As a little girl whose mom was Filipino and dad was Black I struggled with my bi-racial identity. My peers would tease me, and would ask me why isn't my hair pretty (long and straight) like my moms. I don’t want the next generation to have the same struggles as I did. It’s taken me years to learn how to love myself and it’s disheartening to think of how children of the upcoming generation might go through the same thing. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I have chosen to use my experiences as motivation to give back to my community and give them the tools they need to be strong academically, physically, and mentally. In 3-5 years down the line I would love to have a career connecting families to resources, especially African American families. I would also like to create or co-run a program that boosts children's self confidence and pride in their heritage, especially those who are bi-racial. I wish as a child there was a program like that for me.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Giving Back to the Future Scholarship
In the fourth grade my after school teacher allowed me to take her place for the day, and it changed my life. My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to further not only my education but my career as well. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now one of my two jobs is working at the Sacramento Food Bank. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. Once I obtain my degree, if there's an opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Whatever organization I work with in the future it is important to me that their end goal aligns with mine; make our community a safer and more prosperous place.
One of my proudest accomplishments is the positive impact I’ve had on my community through my community service. Throughout the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of volunteering my time with multiple organizations such as Fairytale Town, Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and Front Street Animal Shelter. In addition to my past community service, in the future I also want to give back to those whose struggles are more personal to me. As a little girl whose mom was Filipino and dad was Black I struggled with my bi-racial identity. My peers would tease me, and would ask me why isn't my hair pretty (long and straight) like my moms. I don’t want the next generation to have the same struggles as I did. It’s taken me years to learn how to love myself and it’s disheartening to think of how children of the upcoming generation might go through the same thing. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I have chosen to use my experiences as motivation to give back to my community and give them the tools they need to be strong academically, physically, and mentally. In 3-5 years down the line I would love to have a career connecting families to resources, especially African American families. I would also like to create or co-run a program that boosts children's self confidence and pride in their heritage, especially those who are bi-racial. I wish as a child there was a program like that for me.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.
Straive "Remembering Marva Collins" Scholarship
For as long as I could remember, I’ve loved being in a classroom. Anything and everything that involved a teacher in a classroom I was interested in. As a child I would do anything that allowed me involvement in my class; anything from working with my teachers to help make my classroom better, to assisting in passing out materials, to even staying in from recess to help prep with the teacher. My involvement in the classroom was so impactful that my fourth grade after school program instructor allowed me to be a teacher for a day. I was ecstatic for the opportunity to “Be the boss” for a day. I had spent my allowance on a notebook and spent a week planning how I wanted my day of power to go. When the day finally came not everything went as planned but I had a ton of fun anyways. On that day I recognized my career was meant to be a teacher, and I have been fulfilling that destiny ever since.
My brief experience as a teacher in the fourth grade changed my life forever, and what would be labeled as a “defining moment” for me. My defining moment has driven me to want to further my education after Highschool, and Once I graduate with my degree it will be time to focus on my career. At just 24 years old I have held many leadership positions including a daycare aide, after school teacher at multiple YMCA sites, and after school program director for both the YMCA and Champions programs. I have no intentions of slowing down and plan to become a Family Specialist or Parent Educator, which would allow me to make positive impacts in children's lives on a grander scale. As of right now I am working at the Sacramento Food Bank and it’s something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I have had the pleasure of meeting Terri, the Parent Education Coordinator, and I would love to have a job like hers when I graduate with my degree. After shadowing Terri and having spent some time learning about the Sacramento Food Bank Program, I think her position would more than fulfill my career goal. My career goal is to find a job that allows me to work with kids and families, connecting them to community resources. Once I graduate with my degree, if there's a opening I plan on applying for a higher position within the Food Bank or looking into similar organizations such as First Five or the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Wherever I end up after graduation, my objective is to never lose sight of why I went into the field.
To conclude, I have been committed to educating the next generation, and continue to educate myself so I can do great things in the future for them. All of my professional experience has allowed me to become more integrated in my community, and I want to do more for those who are underrepresented and overlooked. Based on my financial situation, I am grateful for the opportunity that scholarships, such as this one, are available for students like me. I know that the financial relief this scholarship will help provide will allow me to concentrate on what matters, my education. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time taken to evaluate my application.