Damerkys Alberto
To whom it may concern,
My name is Damerkys Alberto. I am 38-years-old. I have a B.A. with a concentration in Psychology from the College of New Rochelle in New York City. I graduated in 2003 with honor and a GPA of 3.7.
Three years ago I became a single parent of four beautiful children. It has been a very challenging experience for me because I became the sole support of my household. Nevertheless, I am pressing toward my future with hope and faith. I know that even if I cannot change what happen in the past I have the power to change my future. Therefore, I have decided to go back to school to continue my education.
Currently I am not working full-time and I am struggling to keep up with my family's need. In addition, I am also struggling helping my children to cope with all the distress they endured during the past years. I am currently working as a part-time teacher assistant. I work with a kindergartener one-on-one. This is a child with various behavioral complications and disabilities. My job is to assist him with behavioral coping as well as academically on a daily basis. I am also about to start another job as a relief staff for a Home Program for Boys as a residential counselor. However, my current education is hindering me from obtaining a better job opportunity and therefore, a chance for a better quality of life for my family. Furthermore, the continuation of my education is more than just a desire or reaching for a dream.
Going back to school for me is like opening a door for my children's future. Therefore, I am asking you to consider me as a candidate for your scholarship. I am a serious and responsible student. I love school and I love to learn. My passion and vocation is to help people. My goal is to become a Counselor for Battered Women and their families. I want to be an agent of change. I also want to be a messenger of hope and freedom for a growing and needing population. I know I can do it. I am just asking you to give me the opportunity to prove to you that I can. I know you will not regret it. Thank you for taking the time to read and consider my application.
Sincerely,
Damerkys Alberto