Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” I grew up with this quote in my mind which is by Henry Ford. It motivated me to try things I was too afraid to do. It taught me that I can do anything that I put my mind too. It gave me character and showed me that being a great person and achiever includes helping others by dedicating time to do something helpful or great. It helped me understand that doing what makes me happy and getting what I need, want and deserve like this scholarship and being a role model, using my leadership skills to be a hard working student. Is not only who I am but what I was born to do. What I love most about community service is that I am giving back. I am making a difference and something that I have done will not only make a positive impact or outcome but it will make someone smile. I love helping others, it brings me great joy to be able to know that something I did has helped someone else smile and made them happy. I am grateful and honored that I have been nominated for the 2017 …show more content…
I am doing this to be a leader and role model for anyone that has doubt that they cannot do it because I believe that you can do anything you put your mind too. I would like for my siblings to see all that I have done and use my actions as an inspiration to achieve any of their goals in life. I would also like to mention without my motivation in life I would not be where I am and who I am. God, for blessing me with a positive mindset, my family and friends and the leaders in my life such as my past coaches, pastors, teachers and mentors. They are the ones that taught me that helping others and being a good person will help me throughout life. I love that I can use what they taught me to be the best I can be and also help others do the same and realize that it actually benefits you as