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Scholarship Essay

You have the DREAM. We have the resources.

Not sure where to start with your scholarship essay? Here are some sample

responses from one of ScholarshipsA-Z’s student leaders. These well-written,

powerful essays helped this student win scholarships worth over $1,000. The

student’s name has been changed to protect the student’s identity.

SAMPLE QUESTION 1: What are your career goals, and how will earning a college

degree or certificate from PCC help you achieve those goals?

My name is Abigail Lopez. I am a student at Southeastern College completing an

associate’s degree in science and planning on transferring to a four-year college or

university. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a bachelor’s degree in any

biological or health science that would assist me in pursuing a medical career as a doctor.

On the other hand, my career vision is to one day be able to provide affordable health care

to marginalized communities in the United States. However, I am certain that if I do not

complete my college degree I could never have the opportunity to achieve my career goals.

I decided that I will attain a career as a doctor since my passion has always been

assisting others and trying to improve their quality of life. Therefore, I think that pursuing

such a career will provide me the opportunity to help improve the community's health

quality conditions and learn about their medical needs. After becoming a certified doctor, I

want to specialize in oncology, the study of cancer, and add my knowledge to the cancer

research field.

Furthermore, I want to contribute back to undeserved populations in the U.S. that

struggle every day to sustain a family, and who do not have as much access to medical

assistance as other privileged groups. The first health project I want to accomplish

throughout my career as a doctor is to establish a free clinic where affordable medical

Scholarship Essay