Why I Want To Pursue A Scholarship Essay

I have a passion for learning that exceeds all else in my life. There are so many things that I am interested in, things that I hope will continue to shape and impact my future. Science has not always been an interest of mine, but my love and appreciation for it has grown over the years. I try to push myself and find new avenues to explore in my education. The challenge that sciences pose is so endearing. I have grown to love the complexities of biology, the uncertainty of hypotheses, even the math of chemistry. I do not believe a person can become better by being complacent. By getting into science, I have stepped out of my comfort zone, and I am grateful that I have. I want to major in science, and go into medicine, either surgery or research. Someday, I hope that my interest in the minutiae of something like viral DNA or genetic engineering or human physiology will allow me to help others, however big or small the impact.

I particularly love Greek and Roman culture; their mythologies have had a major impact in my life since I was a kid; I have always found it incredibly comforting to know that an entire society once worshipped gods just as flawed as any human. I feel like studying history gives people an appreciation for the modern world, and everyone who has come before us. Seeking a career in science and medicine, I know it will be difficult to keep history in my life. But if I ever have the financial means to do so, I want to support language and culture in my community and the world around me, through festivals and school programs and art. Most importantly, in my future I will conduct myself with the humility and respectfulness that comes with knowing the worst our world has done, and striving to do