b"54A Word From Local Scholarship RecipientsWe asked recent scholarship recipients from Philadelphia to tell us about their experiences in finding,applying for, and receiving three notable scholarships: the Drexel Liberty Scholars program, the Cecil B. Moore Scholars program, and the S-STEM program.Photo by Brent Baum, Temple UniversityIskander Irismetov Anyae ScottDrexel Liberty Scholar Cecil B. Moore ScholarNortheast High School, Class of 2020 Simon Gratz Mastery CharterDrexel University, Class of 2025High School, Class of 2021One of my teachers urged me to apply for Temple University, Class of 2025the Liberty Scholars program because it I learned about the Cecil B. Moore Scholars was specifically tailored to Drexel, which Program from my dual enrollment coordinator I wanted to attend. I was so interested inwhile I was in high school. First, I wasthe opportunity that I started my applicationrequired to take a course at Temple about the right away. The application process was veryvalue of attending college, then I submitted straightforward; I had to submit an essay, a video interview. I felt a bit overwhelmed the CSS Profile, and the FAFSA. I wrote awhen I received the scholarship and had to very personal essay about how a member overcome my own doubts, but my family was of my family was affected by gun violence,excited and extremely proud of me. Now, as and I offered solutions for the City of a Cecil B. Moore Scholar, I am fortunate to Philadelphia to address this terrible problem.have the guidance of my scholarship advisor. After that, I qualified for the next round, She is always there when I need her, just a which was an interview. I addressed text away. It is really important to me to have questions related to my essay and also someone like that in my corner, aside from about why Drexel University was one of mymy mom. I was able to combine my Cecil top choices. When I found out I received B. Moore scholarship with a Pell Grant and the Liberty scholarship, I was overwhelmedPennsylvania State Grant, to cover even more with happiness and gratitude for beingof my college costs. My advice to others ischosen. My mom threw a party to celebrate!do not be afraid to be different; it will help you My advice to others who want to apply tostand out from other scholarship applicants.this scholarship is to start early, do thoroughAlso, make sure that you are hanging around research, and personalize your applications.people that are like-minded. Be careful that It is important to tailor your applicationsyou do not succumb to peer pressure and for each scholarship, highlighting specificlose focus. achievements, experiences, and aspirations that align with the scholarship's requirements and values."