I am especially honored and grateful to receive the Joseph James Morelli scholarship because it not only recognizes and commends academic success, but also specifically acknowledges the daily struggles faced by college students with learning disabilities. The ability to pursue my dreams by overcoming my dyslexia takes a lot of extra work and belief in myself, as well as the unwavering support of my family, coaches, and professors. I will use this scholarship to help me on the path to earning a mechanical engineering degree. I’ll combine that expertise with my personal farming knowledge and the wisdom handed down from all the farmers I’ve known to redesign agricultural equipment to make it safer and less prone to breakdowns. This will contribute to more abundant crop yields, which in turn will help communities with food resources. I’m fully aware this is an ambitious goal and some might say it’s out of reach for someone like me, but I reject that limitation. I firmly believe that nothing is impossible with hard work and the determination to push through obstacles. I know life will throw challenges my way, but succeeding through dyslexia has taught me how to navigate hard obstacles, to give help when I can, and to ask for help when I need it. I deeply appreciate your help with this scholarship that helps overcome the financial hurdles I face on my path through college. I will honor your faith in my abilities and potential by meeting my life’s goal to use my degree to help our country and our people. Thank you for believing in me.