Receiving a scholarship from your foundation would greatly help me in my educational journey. It would do so by alleviating financial stress and offsetting the cost of living we are experiencing. To be successful in my nursing program it requires many additional study tools and clinical materials that most degrees do not. When I have the ability to purchase these items, it helps me be a more successful student. I have three children with my husband and the needs are many. I am returning to school as a 40 year old mother to help provide financially for my family after our small business of close to 16 years closed and my husband tries to change careers. I would be honored and grateful to be considered for this scholarship.

I have been told by previous students and faculty that the program requirements for Dental Hygiene are intense and do not allow for a student to work in addition to attending school. Receiving this scholarship will help in allowing me to focus on completing my degree without the stress of additional financial burden. This is especially important as I have a teenage daughter that is also taking college courses at this time to become a commercial airline pilot, and I want to show her that going into significant debt is not required to gain a college education.

To me, receiving this scholarship provides more than financial security when pursuing a college degree. It also provides validation that my dream is of worthy pursuit. Receiving extra financial security will help me take that further step in making my dream a reality. Now then, what is my dream? Currently, my dream is just working towards making the world a more harmonious place to be. I am going to school at community college with the plan of furthering my education at Arizona State University to achieve a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering. My career goal is to help bring about the restructuring of the systems that businesses and companies currently have in place. I would like to put focus on the "recycling" process of company waste and make sure all things are handled properly and scrapped so that the limited resources may be reused. Another thing I would like to do with my career is help combat the pollution in the air and perhaps come up with a way to "filter" the air we have in our atmosphere, pretty similar to how trees are a natural filtration process for the environment. I wouold like to develop ways of combatting the climate crisis currently happening all around the world. I would like to eventually work my way up to being a global influence, and help in the development of other countries after working on ways to help my home country first.

The scholarship money will help me achieve my long-life dream of finishing my education. I got married when I was young, so I had to drop out of school. I devoted my life to raising my children and taking care of my family. I made my dreams come true by fulfilling my kids' dreams. After my kids graduated from college, I felt the desire to pursue my own dreams of finishing my education. I did not know where to start since I was out of school for more than 35 years. Hesitant and scared, I began my first step by enrolling in English as Second Language (ESL) classes. Then I took the GED and now I am a college student. I do not have a job and so is my husband who had a stroke a few years ago he is not working now. I get some financial support from my son to help me with college tuition. These scholarships will really help me get my degree. At age (59) I do not want to waste any time. I have GPA of 4.00 because I work extra hard to cover the age gap between me and my younger colleagues. I take each semester at a time to manage how to get the money for college. Thank you for giving me hope and the opportunity to apply for this scholarship.

Receiving the Wish Foundation Scholarship would significantly enhance my educational journey by providing essential financial support as I pursue my degree at MCC. As a low-income, first-generation college student, financial challenges often threaten to derail my academic progress. This scholarship would alleviate a substantial portion of my tuition and related expenses, allowing me to focus on excelling in my coursework rather than worrying about how to pay for my education. The ongoing financial support over multiple semesters would enable me to plan my academic path with greater certainty and stability. With this scholarship, I can dedicate myself fully to my studies, participate in extracurricular activities, and pursue opportunities that will prepare me for a career as a Physician Assistant. Ultimately, the Wish Foundation Scholarship would be instrumental in helping me break the cycle of hardship in my family, empowering me to achieve my academic and professional goals while contributing to the Arizona community.

Receiving this scholarship would significantly impact my educational journey by providing the financial support needed to focus fully on my nursing studies. As a stay-at-home mother pursuing a demanding program, this scholarship would alleviate the financial strain of tuition, books, and other school-related expenses. It would allow me to dedicate more time and energy to my coursework and clinical practice, ensuring that I can excel academically and develop the skills necessary to become a competent and compassionate nurse. Also, this scholarship would help reduce the burden on my family, who have been incredibly supportive of my educational goals. By easing our financial situation, it would enable me to balance my responsibilities at home and school more effectively, allowing me to pursue my dream of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) without the constant worry of financial constraints. Ultimately, this scholarship would not only support my immediate educational needs but also help me achieve my long-term career goals in healthcare. It would empower me to continue my studies with confidence and determination, knowing that I have the resources to succeed.

My name is Ryan Tabor, and I'm writing to apply for the Wish Foundation Scholarship. Though focused on my studies, I'm somewhat eclectic when it comes to my interests, reflected in my approach to college at MCC. My passion extends to many subjects, and my excitement for learning will have me dive into them all head-first. Having just started college I'm a part-time student, currently earning credits that will be needed regardless of my major. I'll soon be committing myself to college full time, and your support will be crucial in allowing me the freedom to thrive academically. After earning my GED with college credit I'm now in Maricopa Community College working towards a two-year degree. I'm currently earning an Associate In Arts while learning more about potential career paths via job-shadowing, visiting job fairs, my own research and elective courses at MCC. When I'm not gaining an education, I also volunteer for about eight hours each week at a local animal shelter. There I maintain the dogs' and cats' hygiene, pick off parasites, play with them, and help them find new, safe homes by speaking with prospective pet owners. While at college I'll earn universally necessary credits and establish a good foundation before changing my planned major to one which aligns with my ultimate career choice. Though on a road of self-discovery, I have narrowed down my potential career path to the fields of software development, game development, culinary, behavioral health, nutritional health, and education; my major will likely find itself in one of these fields. I'll be attending classes relevant to these interests to help discover where my greatest passion lies while earning credits for my associate degree. Since childhood, my hobbies and interests have intersected with gaming and computer technology. As a kid I had access to a home computer, and my dad would teach me how it could be used to make schoolwork easier, whenever we weren't playing games together. I spent enough time on my PC that even when I was thirteen, I could type at a speed of 100 wordsper-minute! Nowadays I'll spend time making modifications to my video games and writing simple scripts to automate tedious tasks on my computer. Going through therapy both in groups and in-person for two years has made me appreciate the value of psychological care. In group there were moments where I was able to provide empathy and understanding to fellow group members. While I acted only as a friend, giving them even that mundane care was satisfying and enriching in a way that has made me consider a career in mental health ever since. My success as a student means a lot to me. Education can make an impressive resume, but it can also enrich one's perspective and give them advantages in every corner of life. Knowledge can make even something as simple as a casual conversation more engaging, but it can also give us the tools to express ourselves in ways we never thought possible. It can give meaning to things we thought were meaningless and perspective to people we never truly understood. Through college I want to learn to better understand the world around me, how to best express myself and to create my own art and software while working towards my ideal career path. If granted your support, the funds will go towards tuition and essential personal finances like rent, electricity and transportation. They may also go towards necessary course materials such as books and electronics, like a personal school laptop. This will help enable me to sign up for more credit hours and work as a student full time. I'm aware that you as a donor want your contributions to be used meaningfully, to be used by students to support their dreams and become productive and happy members of society. No one wants to be a disappointment, especially to those that have supported them like their teachers, parents, or partners. In that same vein, I promise not to disappoint you if you would support me as I reach for a bright future. I would be privileged to have your support, and I appreciate your time and consideration while reading.

45 piece school supply kit : 4 -#2 pencils, 4 - colored pencils, 4 - ball point pens,4-pink erasers,1-manualshrpener with dome cover(assorted colors),1-12 inch ruler(assorted colors),2-Glue sticks, 2-70 page spiral notebooks(assorted colors), 4-Two pocketr folders(assorted colors),1-pack of crayons, 1- Canvas pencil case(assorted colors), 1- 5 inch Ambidextrous Sciss0r and 3- High lighters

30 piece supply kit : 5 # 2 pencils, Pencil sharpener with lid cover,Canvas pencil case, 5 ball point pens ( in blue, red and black ink), spiral subject note book, rubber erasers, 3 pocket folsers, standard ruler, blunt tip kids safety scissors, 2 highligheters, non toxic wax ceayons and 2 easy-twist glue sticks.