When thinking about different prestigious schools, many may see different ways of how they want to achieve their dream of getting to that school. There is a lot of talk about scholarships, and with a lot of hard work and dedication some say anyone get one. To be eligible for a scholarship, there are specific requirements one must meet, such as- high GPA, community involvement, or performance rates in the sport you may participate in. I was able to talk to a Lincoln alum, Ethan Fong, about advice he would give for another student pursuing scholarships. Ethan was a Triple Jumper for Lincoln T&F team and he also holds the record in it with a 48 ‘0 triple jump. When I was able to contact him he gave me lots of information that I believe the students should take into consideration.
“If you want to get a scholarship to compete at the collegiate level you have to find a way to seperate yourself from your competition. The most important part of success is confidence. Most kids don’t truly believe in themselves or think these things are possible so they never reach their true potential. Don’t be scared to put yourself out there but make yourself marketable by having good grades and a good mindset. Do all the little things because that is how you are able to separate yourself. Everybody works hard but not everybody does the little things”
I was also able to interview Fidel Ulloa, who played baseball for Delta college having further success at D1 college LSU. I was able to contact him about his advice, What people could do to be able to get to the scholarship level. During the talk he had said, “I would say that my biggest piece of advice is to not be afraid to reach out and it’s important to have connections of any sort. It is something that you cannot accomplish on your own.”
Overall, the important thing to take away is to have some sort of faith in your craft and ability. Be able to separate yourself from everyone else and show why you may be deserving of a scholarship to a specific program. It can take a long road of hard work and dedication, but everyone starts somewhere.
