Scholarship Packet
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feel that by aiding in church related activities I am setting a positive example for the children
within the church to follow.
Work is also a part of my life. Until recently, I would work 16-20 hours/week to provide for
educational expenses. Presently I work 8 hours/week in the neonatal intensive care unit as an
extern at Hurley Medical Center. I enjoy working because I am able to see newborns progress to
a state where they can finally be discharged to their families. I enjoy teaching parents about
their infants such as what to expect, what is normal for their infant to do and when to call the
doctor. During the summer of 2001 I worked in a group of three other individuals to perform a
quality improvement project on gavage fed infants and then presented the results to our peers.
Through my work experiences I have learned a little more about what to expect upon
completion of the nursing program and now know the reality of what to expect as a registered
nurse. Seeing problems such as mandatory overtime and poor benefits despite a nursing
shortage has motivated me to remain active in associations such as the Student Nursing
Association because I realize that as a group we will be able to voice our concerns about the
issues that nurses face today.
My goal is to become a registered nurse so that I can perform task that clients cannot do for
themselves as well as be an active listener, patient advocate and educator. At some point I
would enjoy going back to school to become a practitioner. I have had an extraordinary number
of nursing instructors who were absolutely wonderful and would one day like to give back what
they have given to me by becoming an instructor. I know that one day I will provide something
meaningful to the individuals that I encounter.
Sample Essay/Cover Letter 2
I wish to apply for the __________ scholarship. I believe that my excellent academic record, and
service work make me a good candidate for a scholarship. Throughout high school I
maintained a high level of academic achievements while volunteering for community service
and working 20 hours a week. I graduated from Owosso high school as the Salutatorian of my
class in 1999. I had a 3.99 GPA. In addition to my academic classes, such as AP English and
Physics, I was a member of the A capella Choir. This demanded extra time and effort especially
before the concerts in December, March and May during which our director held extra
practices at night and on the weekends.
Not only was I involved with academic and extra curricular activities; I also worked in a pizza
restaurant approximately 20 hours a week. After two years, I was promoted to a key holding
position where I am still working today. I supervise the other employees, handle customer
complaints and close the building at night. This employment has taught me much about
myself and others. I have learned what it means to work hard and how to motivate other to do
the same thing.
At the University of Michigan-Flint, I applied and was one of twenty students from a total of
seventy applicants t enter the honors program. In addition, I was awarded the Distinguished
Chancellor Scholarship, Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Honors Program Scholarship.
These resources have made my college experiences possible. I am working towards a degree in
elementary education with concentration in mathematics and language arts.
I have continued to maintain an excellent academic record of academic achievement with a
GPA of 3.93, while working thirty five to forty five hours a week to finance my education.
Presently, I work at Fred Meyer Jewelers, Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders, and as a
Supplemental Instructor (SI) for Business Calculus. From this wide range of experiences I have
gained a broad background of life. I enjoy working with and for people. I have learned from