Teak

Cumulative GPA:

4.18

 

Desired College and Major:

I plan to attend a university outside of Colorado to play baseball and study agribusiness.

 

Career Objective:

My career goals are to become either a financial analyst or a livestock commodity broker. I have a strong passion for both finance and agriculture. I have managed my own money from a young age, learning how to invest and maximize returns, and I hope to build a career that combines these interests.

 

Community Service Activities:

I have completed over 120 hours of community service across a wide range of activities. These include helping with youth sports events, assisting with school orientation programs, volunteering at community festivals, participating in national remembrance events, teaching elementary students about agriculture, serving food at community events, supporting youth agricultural competitions, volunteering at a local food bank, and helping with childcare programs for teachers. These experiences have allowed me to give back to my community in meaningful ways.

 

Baseball Activities:

I have played baseball since early childhood and have competed on several club teams as well as my high school team. I have been a four‑year varsity starter and have contributed to significant team accomplishments, including a top‑three finish at the state tournament and hosting regionals. One of my proudest moments was pitching a key win against a long‑time rival. I have earned first‑team all‑conference honors and second‑team all‑state recognition.

 

Outside of School Activities:

I have been involved in youth agriculture programs for many years, competing in livestock showing, shooting sports, and dog showing. I have participated in agricultural leadership organizations, business leadership programs, academic honor societies, and student mentorship groups. I have also grown in my faith and plan to continue that journey in college. Additionally, I have run a small agricultural business raising feeder hogs, learning valuable lessons in responsibility, marketing, and financial management.

 

Career Goal in 2 Years:

In two years, I plan to be entering my final year of college due to the college credits I have already earned. I hope to complete internships that will give me hands‑on experience in finance or agriculture and help prepare me for the workforce.

 

Career Goal in 5 Years:

In five years, I plan to have completed my bachelor’s degree in agribusiness and potentially be working toward a master’s degree. I hope to be employed at a firm in the agriculture or finance sector and be working toward advancing within the company or pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities.

 

Career Goal in 10 Years:

In ten years, I hope to have either started my own company or be in a high‑level position within a firm. I plan to continue working in finance or livestock brokerage. I also hope to have a family, travel, and give back to youth by coaching and mentoring the next generation of baseball players.

 

Why This Grant?:

I am applying for this grant to help reduce the financial burden of college. I have seen firsthand how this organization supports youth sports and how past scholarship recipients have benefited. Receiving this grant would be an honor and would help me begin paying for college while pursuing my academic and athletic goals.

 

How This Grant Will Help Me:

This grant will allow me to focus more on academics and athletics by reducing financial stress. Since I will be playing baseball in college, I will have limited time to work, and my family can only contribute a small amount toward tuition. This support would help me stay focused on being the best student‑athlete I can be.