Dear International Student Scholarship Committee:
I am applying for the International Student Scholarship 2016. I am currently a Junior majoring in Biology, with a minor in Genetics. My anticipated graduation date will be in May, 2017. I believe I am a worthy candidate for the International Student Scholarship, because I have demonstrated strong academic performance as well as leadership skills through my involvement in student activities. Further, due to my financial situation, I have taken up part time jobs to fund a portion of my college expenses.
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