I have dreamt of going to college for as long as I can remember. When I got accepted to the University of Florida on a scholarship it was the happiest day of my life, but how would I pay for all the extra expenses?
My mother has so much on her, some weeks we barely have enough money for food. Thinking about transportation, books and food was overwhelming.
Then I was chosen as an SOS Scholar. They assigned a mentor to me and I will receive a $10,000 stipend. I have to keep a 3.0 and stay connected to my mentor to receive the funds each semester.
It all seemed like an impossible dream, and now it is my reality. I promise to make all of you proud of me. I will not let you down.