I want to extend my gratitude for awarding me a scholarship for this Spring semester.
I am excited to be nearing the end of my bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health at South Mountain Community College. I started the program at the beginning of the bachelor’s program being an option and I was very grateful for the affordability. I have also seen the reputation of the school within the community of behavioral health, which makes me very proud of it.
As the beginning of the semester has started, and knowing I have an internship of 180 hours this semester, money has been a concern. I am delighted to receive this scholarship to help me with gas and bills, as I navigate the schedule for this semester.
I am a mother of two teenagers and have been raising them on my own since I started my college journey. I know this has been a great example for them to see the possibilities for the future and son has been a great advocate of community colleges within the Maricopa system because of seeing my example.
I have been able to accomplish many certifications within the course. I have also been able to get to know resources within the community. That information has been able to benefit many people I come in contact with. I have worked with veterans within my neighborhood and helped them with the information I have learned.
I had studied behavioral health long before I started my degree. I have had experiences in Chicago and here in Arizona, but the wait time for behavioral health services has a lag. I am waiting to help bridge the gap.
I feel a lot of stress has been taken off of me, knowing I have this scholarship. It helps me manage my schedule better and not feel so strapped financially.