scholarship

Only one essay is required for consideration by all scholarship programs.) In the box below, briefly explain your reasons for submitting this application. Discuss each of the following topics: 1. Your personal circumstances as related to your financial need for a scholarship I dont have much money I am struggling to pay bills and have a 16 year old daughter that is also struggling to get through school due to mental health issues as well as myself 2. Your academic and career goals finish my degree in cybersecurity and become a ybersexurity analyst. protecting us from hackers 3. Your current employment and its relationship to your future plans I want to finally become employed after having to leave the military because of my PTSD. I WANT YOWORK IN AN OFFICE MAKING SURE IT IS SAfe 4. Your leadership roles and community involvement I don5 have any leadership roles besides making sure my daughter has a good example to follow and I would like to become more involved once corona virus is over 5. Elaborate on all of the items you checked under the “Check any that apply” section I am the first person in my family to attend college I am an honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed Forces I was wounded or suffered an illness related to my military service I am a resident of Southern Maryland I have incurred financial difficulty due to the death or disability of a parent or financial supporter I transferred to UMGC from a community colle I am currently making the transition from active duty military service to civilian life. I am a resident of the State of Maryland I am the primary caregiver of someone who has not yet graduated from high school I am a primary caregiver I am a veteran who served in Iraq or Afghanistan I plan to complete my associate’s or bachelor’s degree at UMGC within the next year I graduated from high school at least 8 years ago Please limit your essay to 500 words. Please be concise in your answers. You may also include other information that you feel is pertinent to your application. Finally, the style and content of your personal statement will be considered when the nominating committee reviews your application. For assistance in writing your essay, please refer to UMGC’s online ‘Guide to Writing and Research.’ Good luck!