After graduation, I will attend the University of Missouri-Columbia. I plan to pursue my Master's degree in physical therapy. I have many goals I want to accomplish in the future. These include graduating from college upon completing five years and three summers of education, gaining experience as a physical therapist by working under others, and eventually achieving the dream of opening my own office and practicing independently. By receiving this scholarship, it will give me numerous benefits. It will ease the financial burden that college expenses will place on my parents. Also, it will give me the opportunity to continue my education. I feel that I have well-prepared myself for the future. I have taken the time to familiarize myself with the physical therapy occupation. I attended PRIMO Academies for three years. The academies were designed for students interested in the medical field. I was given the opportunity to job shadow seven different physical therapy departments in Missouri. Through these shadowing experiences, I fell in love with the occupation. This scholarship will give me the opportunity to obtain an education that will allow me to carry out my dream of living a fulfilling, rewarding life dedicated to helping others.This scholarship would be one of the greatest rewards I could receive for the efforts I have put forth during high school. I feel that I have achieved academically and have been an active student. I am involved in numerous organizations, and I hold offices in several of them. The education I have received sets the foundation for me to build valuable knowledge upon in college. I can apply the knowledge that I gain as a physical therapist to help our society....
