I am very obliged to be presented with the opportunity of The Dereck Whittenburg Foundation. If I am awarded the Foundation scholarship It will help boost my confidence in knowing that hard work does pays off. Dedication, determination, talented and always striving for excellence are the characteristic that I possess that qualify me as the best recipient. Not only I can speak the truth I also volunteer and give back to my community. As I hold the title Miss Honor College in the Honor College Association Program, I contribute in many activities for example habitat for Humanities, trash pickup, Lemonade stands, 9/11 Service Day Project and basically any community service available that the group or myself can attend. Also, as a phenomenal woman