“The goal I am working towards is getting my law degree and partnering with organizations that help victims of domestic and sexual assault get the legal representation they deserve. I want to be able to provide sensitivity training to young lawyers working on these cases. I hope through these organizations I am able to network and take part in their community service activities around Houston.”
“Through teaching, I gained a greater appreciation for my own teachers and fellow students. I learned how to respectfully communicate with others. As a matter of fact, I learned how to respectfully communicate in four languages. Teaching and learning new languages require conflict management. This conflict management extends to everything I do in life. What I have learned from teaching and practicing conflict management has deeply enriched my life.”
“As a leader, I strive to set an example of how seniors should represent themselves. Education is the foundation upon which I plan to build my future, and I have approached my studies with this philosophy in mind. I have always believed in challenging myself academically to unlock my full potential. Beyond academics, I am actively involved in various extracurricular activities that have helped shape my character and leadership skills.”
“From an early age the importance of education was instilled in me, and I have carried it all throughout my years. College is an important milestone of mine because my parents did all they did so my siblings and I could get a proper higher education. I would like to pursue a career in nursing because we need more people who are willing to put themselves second in this world. I want to help others and treat them to the best of my ability.”
“By changing in my mindset to one that encourages accountability, ambition and discipline, my motivation translated to my experience interning, my project and the work I do today. I feel highly encouraged to pursue STEM in my higher education.”
“The ultimate goals I hope to gain from this scholarship beyond the university is to attain success in my future career and the ability to give back to my community in some way such as donations or charitable work. In addition to academics, I have also taken on teamwork and leadership in school, in the community, and with FLCRC as the computer lab tech internship. I hope to reciprocate the community for all the support it has given to me.”
“I realized that I wanted to become a psychologist when my friends started coming to me for advice. I found myself interested in the field after doing some research. My goal of becoming a psychologist stems from my passion for understanding human behavior and my desire to help society. With my involvement in FLCRC, I have developed strong communication skills. I am excited to bring this dedication to my future college community.”
“Academically, I have consistently maintained high grades while challenging myself with advanced courses. I am proud to be in the running for valedictorian. In addition to academics, I founded a club in 2023 to provide STEM enrichment classes for elementary schoolers every week. Additionally, I volunteer as a math tutor at the same elementary school, which lets younger students grasp concepts advanced for their age.”
“I am a high school freshman with straight-As and a member of the National Junior Honor Society. Outside of school, much of my time is allotted to my commitment to music and volunteering. I play the cello. I make the commute to the University of Houston every week to rehearse with the Houston Youth Symphony and participate in concerts. I placed seventh in my high school region this year and made it to the Symphonic orchestra.”
“Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to achieve big dreams. I have set my life accordingly to my plan. I have a wonderful foundation and support system. Life hasn’t always been easy for me, but I have brought the good out of the bad and turned it into something amazing. I was taught at a very young age to always be blessed and grateful for the things that I have and the things I don’t have.”