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It outlines concrete plans for affordable care, including a free clinic regardless of immigration status, interpreter support, financial assistance, and preventative nutrition education for diabetes and heart disease. The essay also addresses the most challenging aspects of college as a low-income immigrant, describing family support, scholarship searching, and work and caregiving responsibilities that enable persistence through higher education.","Sample Scholarship Essay  \nYou have the DREAM. We have the resources.  \nNot sure where to start with your scholarship essay? Here are some sample   \n responses from one of ScholarshipsA-Z’s student leaders. These well-written,   \n powerful essays helped this student win scholarships worth over $1,000 . The   \nstudent’s name has been changed to protect the student’s identity.  \nSAMPLE QUESTION 1: What are your career goals, and how will earning a college degree or certificate from PCC help you achieve those goals?  \nMy name is Abigail Lopez. I am a student at Southeastern College completing an associate’s degree in science and planning on transferring to a four-year college or university. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a bachelor’s degree in any biological or health science that would assist me in pursuing a medical career as a doctor. On the other hand, my career vision is to one day be able to provide affordable health care to marginalized communities in the United States. However, I am certain that if I do not complete my college degree I could never have the opportunity to achieve my career goals.  \nI decided that I will attain a career as a doctor since my passion has always been assisting others and trying to improve their quality of life. Therefore, I think that pursuing such a career will provide me the opportunity to help improve the community's health quality conditions and learn about their medical needs. After becoming a certified doctor, I want to specialize in oncology, the study of cancer, and add my knowledge to the cancer research field.  \nFurthermore, I want to contribute back to undeserved populations in the U.S. that struggle every day to sustain a family, and who do not have as much access to medical assistance as other privileged groups. The first health project I want to accomplish throughout my career as a doctor is to establish a free clinic where affordable medical  \nassistance can be provided regardless of the patient's immigration status. The diverse health services would include free doctor consultations, low-price or free medication, and nutritional classes to prevent the presence of diabetes or heart disease. I also intend to provide an interpreter for patients in case they do not speak English and establish a financial assistance program to help patients who are not able to pay for any type of surgery that needs to be performed.  \nThe second biggest career goal that I want to accomplish is to establish a non-profit organization where I can create internships for medical school students around the U.S., and allow them to travel to isolated communities around the world to provide free medical services. I also want to provide nutrition education to support these marginalized communities, especially indigenous groups from Latin American countries. This will help contribute to the physical development of kids and offer a solution to malnutrition.  \nI know that all of my goals will remain dreams if I do not complete my medical degree. 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