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Feldco Scholarship
How has your family contributed to who you are today?
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Life After Divorce
Bridgette Nicole once said, “One of the most courageous decisions you’ll ever make is to finally let go of what is hurting your heart and soul.” As a 10-year-old kid going through a divorce, my life felt that it was crumbling. My dad and I had a very close relationship, but after my parents got a divorce, I lost a lot of time getting to see him. Life without a parent can shape a life that was unexpected. I am the best candidate for this scholarship because I have experienced a hard and unwanted event, but I have grown from it and become a better and stronger person because of my parents, which will help me power through college and become a civil lawyer.
My mom and dad although divorced, have supported me through every event in my life, making me the person I am today. Living with my mom, I have learned how hard it really is to do things that my dad would have done in a heartbeat. As I grew up knowing that my dad was not coming back through the back door as I hoped, I learned how hard life really is and how life is not fair. I never believed that my mom and dad had gotten a divorce, mainly I just thought it was a nightmare. I went through stages of …show more content…
I have grown into a stronger and more independent person, and I will use my experience as a stepping stone and prove I can become a civil lawyer. I believe I am the strongest candidate for the Feldco Scholarship because I have been through a rough experience and I have been able to change into a stronger person, with the help of my parents. I am looking forward to attending the University of Iowa, where I will put my strength and experience into devotion to becoming a civil lawyer. I can't wait to hear back from you if you have any other questions for