Dust. An overwhelming amount, filled my nostrils, as I deplaned the C-130 in Mosul, Iraq. At 23, I grew up accustomed to the beaches in Galveston, but never anticipated that I would be engulfed in a sand storm, as soon as I arrived. The first trauma. A decapitation of an American Soldier, who couldn\’t have […]
I am a 100% disabled veteran who is wanting to go to school to become a dog trainer/handler and help other disabled veterans who are in need of a service dog. There are currently no trainers in Montgomery, AL to work with them. I have found a non-profit organization who is interested in me as
Adam Simmons My creative practice started in a very unproductive manner, as a graffiti artist. After getting arrested several times, I decided to join the military as a way to learn discipline, find purpose, and skills to be a beneficial member of society. I remained in the Oregon Army National Guard for 14 years. That time in served
Dear Mr. Adam Feldman, First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to review the admissions made by our service men and women, and myself for the scholarship award that has been generously offered to those who have made that sacrifice. I am writing to request your consideration for candidacy for the award offered.
My story begins like so many young men, with a dream and a goal. Growing up I was an idealist. I strongly belived in our governemt and our military. I belived joining the Marine Corps would bring honor to myself, my family and perhaps present the greatest challenge of my life. Ten days after high
Disabled Veteran Scholarship 2016 Essay When I was 17, I decided to join the U.S. Navy. What was left out of that initial Navy contract was that I would pay for this journey, by sacrificing time with my family, wear and tear of my body, and a lifetime of disabilities – not only physical
Growing up in the large port city of Houston Texas trouble was never more than a stone’s throw away. I honestly believe that if I didn’t join the army right out of high school I would have been in jail or worse. The military and war ironically saved my life and made me the man
My name is Agapito and I am studying to help find solutions to some of the world’s most difficult and important environmental issues. My passion is finding and restoring connections to Mother Nature that humans have destroyed. Through the years humans have always strived to overcome and become masters of their surrounding environments. But since the early 1900\’s there
My experience in the military has taught me an abundance about leadership. It has shown me to not just to look towards those I wish to emulate, but to look at poor examples and reflect on how a situation may have been handled better. Leadership isn’t a hat you take off either, I have to
My name is Chelsey and I am currently a senior attending the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. My major is in anthropology with a minor in criminal justice. I am writing to express my interest in the anthropology program at here at the University of Tennessee. Majoring in anthropology has been one of the best
