Aiyona Barr
I am a 27-year-old mother of two. I became a mother shortly after I graduated high school and didn't think I would ever have the time or ability to attend college while raising my daughter. I did have the opportunity to attend a local vocational school for a degree in medical transcription, but have not found a position that will accept the degree I have obtained.
I found an interesting statistic that 95 percent of girls whose mothers attend college will also attend college. I want the best for my girls and would like to set a positive example for them to follow.
Getting a degree is important to me because I would like to make myself a more competitive applicant in the job market. It would provide me with the confidence and ability to apply for jobs at a higher payscale. Thus enabling me to provide a better lifestyle for my girls.
Online education is right for me because I have a full-time job, a part time business and two active girls. It would enable me to continue my education and maintain my busy lifestyle without disruption of income.
My ultimate career goal would be to obtain a degree that would allow me the opportunity of starting my own business offering my professional services to other business owners. I would love to have the ability to work on my own terms, raise my girls, and help others at the same time. This scholarship would open that opportunity up for me.
I appreciate your time.