FOSSI: Tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Ava Riley Peace. I am a recent North Garland High School graduate with distinction as an AP scholar. At North Garland HS, I was the National Honor Society President and an active member of Raider Heat Step Team, African Black Student Union, UN, HOSA, Prom Committee, Cachet Youth Group, and a Math, Science, & Technology student. My commitment to service is longstanding. I have organized sock drives for the homeless and participated in countless community service projects, including city-wide clean-ups, back-to-school drives, and mobile food pantries.
With humanity's future among the stars, I can think of no greater purpose than to dedicate my life to advancing our understanding of space through a career rooted in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
FOSSI: Why are you passionate about pursuing a degree in a STEM-related field?
Since I was a child gazing up at the stars, I've been captivated by the vast mysteries of our universe and driven by an insatiable thirst for exploration. Pursuing a degree in a STEM field will equip me with the knowledge and skills to unlock the secrets of the universe and potentially one day journey into the great unknown as an astronaut. With humanity's future among the stars, I can think of no greater purpose than to dedicate my life to advancing our understanding of space through a career rooted in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
FOSSI: Why is receiving the FOSSI scholarship important for you?
Receiving the FOSSI scholarship is an immense honor that validates my commitment to excellence in the STEM disciplines. The financial support will not only alleviate the burden of my educational expenses but will also enable me to immerse myself fully in my studies. Fueled by an unwavering drive to make a positive impact, the FOSSI scholarship will propel me toward becoming a trailblazer in my chosen STEM field through financial support and mentorship.
FOSSI: Share a few fun facts about yourself.
- I have an 8 year old brother named Lennox.
- I am a self-taught crocheter.
- I love baking desserts, especially pound cakes.
- I love traveling.
- I started college two days after I graduated high school.
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