Receiving the Minerva scholarship is important because it will help me pursue my dreams of becoming a BCBA. The Scholarship will help bridge the gap between obtaining a formal education and the cost. By being able to afford college tuition, I can proudly graduate in Spring 2024 and reach my long-term professional goals.

I am honored to receive a Minerva scholarship and join the ranks of other ambitious and talented women in my community. Balancing work and school as a graduate student can be challenging, and this generous scholarship will allow me to invest more of my time and energy into my classes and internships as I pursue my Master of Arts in Counseling at St. Martin's University.

As an educator, I understand the many hurdles and roadblocks to higher education, and I am grateful the largest factor of cost was lifted from my path. Thank you so very much for your support.

I meet every personal challenge with my end goal in mind, to become an Elementary Teacher and help our community’s children develop the skills and knowledge base to be successful. Knowing that I have the support and trust of Minerva helps bolster my confidence and determination through my educational challenges. I know I still have a long and challenging road ahead and it means the world to have them believe in me.