"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."- Mahatma Ghandi I believe I was truly fortunate to have the opportunity to grow up in Smallville, USA, in a home where My parents instilled in me the principle that there is a requirement for service that extends beyond our family unit. Realizing what I have been offered by my parents, my church, and my community, I want to use my degree to serve my community. Not only did my parents model to me that we must volunteer our time and services as citizens to make our community a better place to live, but they always encouraged me to participate in church and community activities. community. Therefore, service to the church and community, which I believe are inseparable to a thriving community where people desire to live and raise families, have become a way of life for me. I was taught... middle of paper... ....by continuing to locate and expand, I am committed to obtaining a quality college education that becomes an investment in my community. If I am selected as a recipient of this scholarship, your organization will not only invest in my education, but will also invest in my community for many years into the future as I live out my commitment to fulfill my obligation to give back to a community that has contributed to shape and mold my life.