One of the most influential people in my personal and educational life has been my high school counselor, Mrs. Hackett. She has always been there to guide me and help me figure out what I truly want to do with my life. When I first entered high school, I thought I wanted to be a teacher like my mother and so many other women in my family. I now realize that what I truly want to become is a counselor and advisor. I want to be the person Mrs. Hackett was for me and… read more >

I really want to write and illustrate childrens books. I think it would be a lot of fun to create a book in not only Spanish and English - which are the two languages that Im fluent in - but French as well. I dont know who will end up reading my childrens books, or who I will reach, but I hope it is somebody who was like mewho is little and doesnt get to experience all the same things that other little kids experience, but still gets to have fun,… read more >

Engineering is a field that I have always interested in, even before I knew that it was engineering. As far back as I can remember I enjoyed taking objects in my house apart - the remote control, my Barbie convertible, pretty much anything that had exposed screws, I went after. The curiosity to figure out how things work, and the exponential ability to re-work them to complete new tasks, has forever intrigued me. This curiosity has plagued me since I was young. My… read more >

My high school physics teacher was a young man, one who was very passionate about the subject and helping his students understand how the world works. He brought the science to life by helping us build golf ball cannons, riding a tiny pink tricycle to demonstrate the Doppler effect, and showing us crazy PBS specials on quantum mechanics. He is still one of my role models, and I strive to be a source of knowledge and inspiration like he was. That is why I aspire to be… read more >

When most people hear that I have chosen to major in Middle Eastern Studies, they tend to assume that I have family from the Middle East. Indeed, despite having been raised in a culturally Jewish environment, my political interest in the Middle East region also originates from another, entirely different source. For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in solving interpersonal conflicts, on both an individual and grand scale. Subsequently, the… read more >

Before I started college, I knew that I wanted a degree in the medical field. I went through many surgeries and spent a lot of time in the hospital throughout my childhood. I have spent months between a hospital bed and a wheelchair, and that had put a major strain on my family. I was diagnosed with hypophosphatemic rickets when I was 2 years old, and I have been a patient at the Alfred I. duPont Childrens Hospital in Wilmington Delaware since then. After seeing… read more >

Ever since the base of our existence, humans have been the dominant life force on earth. In other words we are the main predator on earth. But one day I came across a photo that changed my thoughts about my theory of us being the predators. This photo was one that Pulitzer Prize-winning Kevin Carter witnessed first hand. It is the photo of an African girl in Sudan lying on the ground, who appears to be dead. The part that touched my heart, as well as many other… read more >

Choosing to major in speech-language pathology stems from the combination of personal and community service experiences that have shown me where my great passion meets one of the worlds great needs. While volunteering at Mother Theresas Shishu Bhavan I facilitated physical therapy, communication exercises, and daily care for abandoned and handicapped children. Throughout my time abroad I was reminded of the tremendous influence impaired communication skills can… read more >

I have learned that two of the most important characteristics within the field of international business are agility and foresight. Whether a global entrepreneur or a multinational company, what sets each apart is demonstrating the ability to be quick and well coordinated in order to change course when necessary, as well as the ability to live with one foot in the future. Businesses must also constantly evaluate what their consumers want, deliver products or services… read more >

I was raised by a single mother with only a high school degree, leaving my family below the poverty line all of my life. As a first-generation college student, I know that higher education is not a right, but rather a privilege. My mother instilled not only a love of learning in me but also an understanding of her hardships so that I would enjoy a better life. By instilling the values of intellectual curiosity and hard work, my mother has helped me become the… read more >

Ever since I was old enough to be allowed into my grandfathers workshop, I have loved building new things, and the process that leads to it. I love the mental exercise in problem-solving it provides. I love the sense of satisfaction and achievement upon completion of something that is my own. More than anything, I want to continue this love affair throughout the rest of my life. With each project I completed with my grandfather at his worn workbench, my… read more >

The discipline of biomedical sciences involves far more than a mere memorization of facts; it demands a true passion for discovery of the biological world. My fervent interest in the field of biology as well as a deep respect for life highly influenced my decision of choosing biomedical sciences as my major. Although all sciences hold a heavy importance to me, the concept of life from a biological standpoint has constantly triggered a unique curiosity in my mind.… read more >

The hierarchical framework of Morocco doomed people without aristocratic ancestry or political rank to endure a fate of unemployment and poverty. Most high school graduates of my class were either trapped in idleness or befallen into some depraved circumstance. After three years of restless search for employment, I succumbed to working on my grandmothers poultry farm. It was hard physical labor, but nonetheless an escape from relentless worry over a wavering economy.… read more >

My major was chosen, ironically, while canvassing for Barack Obama in 2008. Basically, I would go door to door and speak to potential voters and try to convince them to vote for our current president. However, I was never politically astute, and would rely on campaign materials to convey talking points. This ended up being an impossible task since most voter interests are not confined to a couple sheets of paper, and one of my first days canvassing made that fact… read more >

JustJobs would like to congratulate all of the wonderful applicants who wrote compelling scholarship essays in the April round of submissions. The three finalists, Theresa Godfrey, Kaitlyn Behnke, and Jillian Dull were selected from hundreds of other applicants for their passion and drive for education. Theresa Godfrey has been selected as the final recipient of the $2,000 scholarship award (April deadline). Her essay was moving and beautifully written, and we are… read more >

JustJobs.coms scholarshipprogram is proud to announceKaitlyn Behnke as one of the three finalists for its April deadline application. Vote for her essay by clicking the thumbs up button at the bottom of the page, and/or leave comments of support to help us with the selection process. Kaitlyn Behnkes Essay: How did you choose your major? What obstacles have you had to overcome and what will it mean to you to graduate with this degree? I've always known I… read more >

JustJobs.coms scholarshipprogram is proud to announceTheresa Godfrey as one of the three finalists for its April deadline application. Vote for her essay by clicking the thumbs up button at the bottom of the page, and/or leave comments of support to help us with the selection process. Theresa Godfreys Essay: How did you choose your major? What obstacles have you had to overcome and what will it mean to you to graduate with this degree? Choosing my major was… read more >

JustJobs.coms scholarshipprogram is proud to announceJillian Dull as one of the three finalists for its April deadline application. Vote for her essay by clicking the thumbs up button at the bottom of the page, and/or leave comments of support to help us with the selection process. Jillian Dulls Essay: How did you choose your major? What obstacles have you had to overcome and what will it mean to you to graduate with this degree? I began my journey into the… read more >

JustJobs would like to congratulate all of the wonderful applicants who wrote compelling scholarship essays in this first December round of submissions. The three finalists, Jason Cade, Rebecca Leff, and Ismeo Carl Jean-Louis were selected from hundreds of other applicants for their passion and drive for education. Jason Cade has been selected as the final recipient of the $2,000 scholarship award (December deadline). His essay was moving and beautifully written,… read more >

JustJobs.com's scholarshipprogram is proud to announce the three finalists for the first round of applications. They are: Rebecca Leff Ismeo Carl Jean-Louis Jason Cade The final selection process will involve three different factors - outside voting (look for the thumbs icon at the bottom of the essays), comments left by visitors, and the scholarship committee's final review. Please help us with our selection by voting for your favorite essay and/or… read more >