Personal Statement $($optional but recommended$)$

Please use the space below to provide a personal statement of $300$ words or less. Your statement make a case for why you deserve a scholarship and should tell the reviewers more about you so y relevant scholarships. Consider some of the following when writing your statement:

What are your personal and academic goals?

Describe your financial need.

Describe your character or work ethic.

What are your hobbies or interests?

Explain any special circumstances, personal adversity, hardships, or challenges you have overcom