Scholarship Essays

When I was young, a sense of responsibility beyond my years took hold of me. At just five years old, I felt the weight of circumstances I couldn’t fully understand. My mother, a single parent navigating the challenges of supporting two young children alone, found herself relying on faith and family to make ends meet. …

My Christian faith has played a significant role in shaping my decision-making during my high school career. It has provided me with a moral compass and a set of values that guide my actions and choices. First and foremost, my faith has taught me the importance of honesty and integrity. In all my decisions, I …

Throughout my high school career, my Christian faith has been the cornerstone guiding my decisions, particularly in the face of adversity. The trajectory of my life shifted dramatically following a life-threatening motocross accident, an event that challenged not just my physical well-being but also my outlook on life’s purpose. In the aftermath of the accident, …

Throughout my high school career, the Lord has presented me with many decisions to make. What type of friend will I be? Turning to scripture, I chose to follow the example of Christ as he sought out those who were unseen by others. Being a class representative in Key Club has helped me to grow …

There is a song I learned in children’s choir that often echoes through my mind. “Do, do, do what the Bible says. Don’t, don’t, don’t just listen, no!” What a simple concept! Just obey. Don’t just listen and hear God’s words, but act on God’s word. That was a fun and catchy song to sing …

High School is challenging for most students. It is an environment where awkwardness and social anxiety loom, and temptation is found at every turn. I have experienced those same challenges, but thankfully I have a friend in Jesus Christ, and He helps me overcome these burdens. I have never been great at making friends. Growing …

Everything we know came to be by God. Whenever I feel overwhelmed by material worries, I think of dust, the physical origin of our universe. From dust God created his kingdom, and to it all things will return. What this does is put into perspective for me how insignificant everything on this Earth really is. …

I was born in a tiny village outside of San Jose, Costa Rica. My mother was very poor and addicted to drugs. I never knew my father or eight of my siblings. My mother was unable to properly care for one of my younger brothers and me. At the age of five, my mother was …

The moment sears itself in my memory. I’ll never forget standing at the peak of Tooth of Time in New Mexico with my Boy Scout Troop. It was a cold, windy evening in July, but as I looked out over the breathtaking landscape – craggy cliffs, winding rivers, and the vast plains of the Midwest …