Elm

Cumulative GPA:

3.077

 

Desired College and Major:

I am still deciding where I want to attend college, but I plan to study either welding technology or physical therapy.

 

Career Objective:

I hope to either own my own welding fabrication shop or become an athletic trainer for a professional baseball team. Both paths allow me to work with my hands and stay connected to the sport I love.

 

Community Service Activities:

I have volunteered at youth baseball camps, participated in community fundraisers, and helped with local breakfast events supporting agricultural and community organizations. These activities have allowed me to give back and support younger athletes and community members.

 

Baseball Activities:

I have played baseball all four years of high school and have been viewed as a leader and captain since my sophomore year. I earned all‑state and all‑conference honors during my junior season. I have also played summer baseball with competitive travel teams and will continue playing with a high‑level club team this upcoming summer.

 

Outside of School Activities:

I played football during my freshman through junior years and served as a team captain as a junior. I also played basketball all four years of high school and was a captain during my senior year.

 

Career Goal in 2 Years:

In two years, I hope to be graduating from a junior college and preparing to transfer to a four‑year school.

 

Career Goal in 5 Years:

In five years, I hope to be playing Division I baseball.

 

Career Goal in 10 Years:

In ten years, I hope to still be playing baseball at the highest level possible. If not, I hope to own my own welding fabrication shop or work as a trainer for a professional baseball team.

 

Why This Grant?:

I have always enjoyed attending the Friends of Baseball events and listening to the professional players share their stories. Baseball has always been a major part of my life, and I have always dreamed of playing at the highest levels.

 

How This Grant Will Help Me:

This grant will help me get to college and continue pursuing my dream of playing baseball at the highest level. College is the next step toward reaching that goal.