Scholarship: Virginia College Degree: Associate of Science - Medical Office Administration Essay: The past 27 years has not been the easiest time for me. I am the single mother of three beautiful daughters. I am currently working in a round-the-clock swing shift job that I have been presently employed with for the last thirteen years. This job has caused me to miss a lot in my daughters’ life...
Scholarship: Virginia College Degree: Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Essay: As a Father of two young boys, I believe that a college degree is critical to well rounded development. Growing up, I was never really interested in school, although I did well. About half way through High School, I started to realize the value of education and decided that I would go to college. My Junior and...
Scholarship: Virginia College Degree: Associate of Science - Healthcare Reimbursement Essay: I am a 42 year old Licensed Massage Therapist with a mentally challenged (Asperger’s Syndrome, 16 year old) son. I am trying to get an education in order to support him, for I don't know how long he will remain in my care. Hopefully he will graduate High School with a scholarship to a college that can...
Scholarship: Virginia College Degree: Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Essay: I don't think that the true importance of furthering my education really hit me until after the birth of my son. Before I got pregnant, my husband Matt and I were getting by working decent jobs that didn't require a college education. We were living paycheck to paycheck, but didn't really have any worries or major responsibilities...
Scholarship: Virginia College Degree: Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management Essay: Many opportunities come and go in a person’s life. The door is cracked for me and I am pushing it open to go achieve my goals. My goals and dreams are coming alive. I am running full speed to watch it all. My family is so compassionate and understands to help me reach this point. I have a wonderful husband...
Scholarship: Virginia College Degree: Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management Essay: I became pregnant while a senior in high school. Despite my mediocre grades, I was offered a scholarship at a nearby university in broadcast journalism. I had to turn it down due to the pregnancy and the future ahead of me as a single parent and putting my daughter's needs first. But, I made a promise to myself...
Scholarship: Virginia College Degree: Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management Essay: After many years of successful employment, I was laid off from my position as Senior Project Coordinator in a global automotive/engineering company. While I have enjoyed each of the positions I have held, my employment has always been about doing what is necessary, and not necessarily doing what I love in...
Scholarship: Virginia College Degree: Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Essay: After my divorce, I was seeking a more rewarding life and took an online BOCES course. It was an experiment to test the rusty workings of my brain; I enjoyed it tremendously and wanted more. Fall of 2005 I started working part-time towards a Business Administration degree at Sullivan County Community College...
Scholarship: Virginia College Degree: Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Essay: Hello my name is Kevin Fosshage and am 43 years old, married with three children, with my oldest attending Central Michigan University as a Sophomore. I am currently a regional operations manager for a large privately held retail organization. I have spent the last 20 plus years in various leadership roles within...
Scholarship: Virginia College Degree: Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Essay: I am a police officer in the State of Maryland. I am married with five kids, two of who are adopted. I only make mid 30,000 a year, and I can't afford to further my education. I know in my line of work, a college degree means more promotions, which means more money. I would love to further my education, I just simply...
