Since a young age I have wanted to become a doctor. Despite all the negative comments, regarding my dyslexia, by school officials; I have maintained my grades and I am continuing my education to become a doctor. The college I am attending is West Virginia Wesleyan College, which is a very expensive school not including the dyslexia program they offer. The program can be up to an additional 4,000 dollars. This scholarship helps me pay for this program. Scholarships like these help me not be weighed down by long nights of work trying to pay for college. Instead, I can work as a Resident Assistant, and love what I do. Scholarships like these help me and many other students chase after their dreams. People raising money to help students like me outweighs the negative comments and makes me realize I have may more people in my corner than I thought. I am receiving this scholarship for a second time, and I will forever be grateful!

2024: Being a Morelli Scholar means to me a lot of things. First it allows me to get a higher education and succeed in college. Secondly, it allows me to do the things I love while in college. Rather than working late nights at jobs within the community. Lastly, it means I can help advocate for other people with disabilities like me!