(Now that you have achieved a wonderful, to –the – point essay on one page, you seem to have some extra space. You can consider centering the essay on the page, by spacing it from the top and then check the position on “print preview”. You can also consider giving it a title or at least, write your name and date so it can be identified.

Unless, of course, they do NOT want you to identify it with a name. ??)

Ever since I was a child, I’ve always wanted to become a brain surgeon, because I want to help people and make a difference in the medical field. My immediate goals are (goal is) to graduate from high school with a diploma and a high GPA. Next I hope to get accepted into my first four year university where I can continue with (consider deleting it) my education.

Being a part of ASPIRA has help (has + past participle = helped) to improve my leadership qualities (as well as my self confidence). It also has allowed me the opportunity to receive individual guidance in preparation for my future (like) applying to universities and scholarships, as well as preparing for a job interview. These steps can be complicated and frightening, but receiving the encouragement and support from ASPIRA, I feel more confident that I will be able to achieve my goals. I don’t know where else I would be able to get this invaluable help.

I am in need of financial assistance in order to attend college, because the career I am trying to pursue will require lots of money and I am a low income student. I only have one parent to support me and it will not be easy for my dad to pay for my school and take care of my other siblings. I am the first child to go to college. Receiving this scholarship will help me with the cost of books and other college expenses. I would greatly appreciate receiving this scholarship which will make a great contribution to start my