Maple

Cumulative GPA: 4.10
 

Desired College and Major: Planning to attend a university to pursue a degree in Cybersecurity.

 

What is your career objective?
My goal is to build a career in Homeland Security and continue playing baseball as long as possible throughout that journey.

 

Community Service Activities:

Freshmen orientation leadership – 10 hours

School carnival and dance setup – 8 hours

School blood drive – 10 hours

Prom setup – 4 hours

Senior banquet – 3 hours

Special needs prom night volunteer – 2 hours

Community agricultural service project – 10 hours

 

Baseball Activities:

Involved in local youth baseball programs

Umpired youth games

Team captain

Recipient of All-Conference Academic First Team award

 

Outside of School Activities:

Played football and basketball all four years of high school

Member of National Honor Society (Junior and Senior year)

Played in the school orchestra all four years

Member of Student Senate and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Senior year)

Active in church youth group throughout high school

 

Career Goal in 2 Years:
To continue pursuing higher education and, hopefully, still be playing baseball.

 

Career Goal in 5 Years:
To have earned a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity and be working in Homeland Security.

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Career Goal in 10 Years:
To advance within Homeland Security beyond an entry-level role and to have started a family.

 

Why this grant?
Baseball has helped me discover who I am and has given me countless opportunities. I'm applying for this grant because of my deep love for the sport and the personal growth it has inspired.

 

How will this help you?
This grant will support both my academic and athletic aspirations. It will help me attend college and set the next steps in my life in motion by relieving some of the financial pressure.