“My goal is to work in a laboratory. I think it would be so cool to conduct experiments and invent new things. I also think wearing a lab jacket is pretty cool too. Becoming a Chemist would make my family so proud of me”

“I want to go to a good high school where I would fit in and where I would be able to get support when I need it. where they would encourage me to work hard and I can graduate and go to College”

“Making connections with others is very important when it comes to high school. Having a mentor could help me elevate my social skills in the classroom. I can gain confidence by talking to a group of people which increases my social skills. Presenting projects can be easier without being nervous having stutters and being worried about what other people think. “

“What I dream of achieving after high school is to continue my education. At the moment I am not sure what I would like to study, but I do know I want to continue my education to obtain a good job and provide for myself and support my family. I would also like to play college baseball during my college years.”

“There are also clubs at Holy Trinity that I would love to join if I am part of this incredible community. The robotics club is one of these clubs, since I have grown interested in all sorts of technology. I also attended the open house and was fascinated by the different kinds of robots they had on display there, and it made me want to be able to do something like that.”

“The program PEAK will help me be closer to my goals I have in life like being accepted into a good college, having good grades, and in the future becoming an orthodontist.”

“My heart is set on helping others. I know what it is to struggle. I would love to help people as much as I can. Even though there is so much evil in the world you can find good. Even better, everyone has the ability to help make it better. They just have to choose to make it better. Like how I am. I know that with the right guidance I can help make the world better than it was before.”

"Growing up in Chicago, I often hear about inhuman crimes and people in need. I know that any career I pursue in the future will focus on helping others due to the influence of my mom and from my catholic school experience."

"I love to receive this scholarship because I am an aspiring realtor. I have always been interested in pursuing this career because I love helping others, specifically with finding homes."