Scholarship Essay. I am a student at CMU
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Scholarship Essay
I am a student at CMU currently undertaking my Bachelors degree and Masters Programs concurrently. Since my admission into this institution, I have managed to maintain a top position in my class, making me one of the best performing students in my class. In addition to my studies in CMU, I am also involved in a number of clubs in the institution including the accounting and MBA clubs. I have also recently enrolled in CMU’s leadership academy and honors program. I addition to this, during spring and fall seasons, I volunteer at the Monument Little League and the Boy Scouts pack 330, and this has enabled me to build myself as a person. Having been the only student in Colorado to have completed the Career Membership Achievement Program for Phi Beta Lambda, I have been selected by the Colorado Leadership Alliance to present my literacy idea to the LT governor.
My educational goals include a successful completion of my studies in CMU. I believe in the power of education, and for that reason, I am determined not only to complete my education at CMU, but also come out top of the class. After the completion of my education, I intend get a CPA license and use my accounting knowledge to do taxes for low-income individuals. Accordingly, my career plans are focused towards accounting, and I believe that this industry presents plenty of opportunities. Fundamentally, my educational and career goals are to give back to the community, as well as, my school for the opportunities they have presented me. I am applying for a scholarship as I have recently been divorced and cannot attain enough funding for my education.
Extra-Curricular Activities
As previously mentioned, I am an active member of the CMU business club, also known as the Phi Beta Lambda. This club is greatly involved in a number of community service activities, totaling to over eighty hours in a semester. In addition this, I am a volunteer at the United States Marine Corps, VA hospital, the Boys Scout Pack 330, as well as, the Monument Little League, where I volunteer during spring and fall. Using my knowledge in business and accounting, I prepared a business management plan, which I presented at State and National Competitions and took 2nd place.
Leadership
With relation to leadership, I am currently enrolled in the CMU leadership academy, where I acquired various leadership skills. I was elected as the head of the children’s harvest festival in October, whose attendance was over 200 local children. Currently, I am an officer in both the accounting and MBA clubs, and this position has allowed me to put my leadership skills into practice. I have lead these clubs into successful achievement of their goals and objectives, and I believe that my leadership approach will be applicable during the launch of my career.
Honors
The CMU accounting department has a competitive 3+2 program, which I was lucky enough to be selected to join. I am currently pursuing both my Bachelors degree and Masters in business administration, which I intend to further as a career path. During my time in school, I have been listed on the deans or presidents lists every semester and I am also a member of the CMU honor society and the Alpha Chi honor society. In conclusion, I have been chosen to present my literacy idea to the Colorado business alliance in April 2012.
