Education has in most cases been the main priority and factor in defining the outcome of a prosperous life. My mother being raised in an incredibly humble environment in the poor countryside of Haiti; continuously embedded the brilliant Nelson Mandela quote in my mind growing up that stated, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” I carried out this mantra throughout my educational career and committed to excelling in my education in order to be awarded the gift of opportunity. I believe that I am uniquely deserving of this scholarship because of the combination of my strong work ethic and hunger for success and knowledge.
As the result of my hard work and diligence, I was honored and awarded before
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Within my first year at Rutgers, I decided to become involved in my cultural club, Haitian Association of Students at Rutgers-Newark, where I uphold an E-Board position as a part of the Public Relations committee. I have also served as a member of the Essex County Youth Council for the American Red Cross at my time in high school. I dedicated most of my time actively participating in the American Red Cross by assisting in blood drives, raising money for charities, and bringing awareness to certain issues within my local communities. While actively being a part of the Essex Youth Council I was committed to providing and assisting the neighboring communities around me in order to guarantee that I am doing everything within my means to volunteer and make a difference. Aside from being a member of the American Red Cross, I volunteered at the Food Bank of New Jersey where I dedicated 20 hours in order to assure that local families around and within my community have an efficient amount of food in order to feed their family’s despite their financial struggles. These volunteering experiences have been truly meaningful to me as it allowed me to be a part of a team that was devoted to giving back. The Food Bank of New Jersey and the American Red Cross were experiences that have single-handedly shaped me into the person I am today as it allowed me to help others while improving myself as