Scholarship: Everest University Program: Associate's in Criminal Investigations Essay: Hi, my name is Maira Lisa Garcia, but to the world, I'm just "Lisa". I'm applying for this scholarship because in my daughter's world, I'm just "mommy". Of course, "mommy" is all that she'll ever need, but I need to be more than just that. I want to be her role model and to do that I...
Scholarship: Everest University Program: Associate's in Accounting Essay: To earn my degree will be a dream come true. I come from a family that never mentioned higher education. Even though I heard the kids in high school talk about going to college I never considered being one of them. I was married at the age of 19. My first child was born with Down’s Syndrome, her name is Alicia, and she...
Scholarship: Everest University Program: Associate's in Criminal Investigations Essay: Currently I am the Chief of Police in my department. I was quite lucky to be able to work my way to the position without a degree. I have always wanted to earn my degree but I was not able to afford to pay for college. My family has always come first. I have three children. Recently there has been a tragedy in my...
Scholarship: Everest University Program: Associate's in Accounting Essay: To Whom It May Concern: My name is Kaela Grinstead from Nicholasville, KY. I am excited to have found the Career Stimulus Package Scholarship. I need a degree to become financially stable so that I can support myself, and the family I hope to have soon. I have been searching for a career that I know I will enjoy and excel at...
Scholarship: Everest University Program: Associate's in Paralegal Essay: In 1989, after completing one year of college, my high school sweetheart and I decided to marry and put college on hold for awhile until we thought we could afford it. Shortly after, my husband decided to join the Navy and spent 10 years traveling the world and getting the training and skills he would need to solidify our family...
Scholarship: Everest University Program: Associate's in Accounting Essay: My life has been a difficult one. I have always worked very hard to achieve my goals. I am an average person, so as I like to think of myself. I worked extremely hard to get the best grades in high school so that I could continue my education. Only to find out when I graduated my parents were unable to help me financially. I...
