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 two notable scholarships: the Drexel Liberty Scholars program and theCecil B. Moore Scholars program.Oluwapelumi Ojo Janaya McCray-BostonDrexel Liberty Scholar Cecil B. Moore ScholarDrexel University, Class of 2025 Temple University, Class of 2025B.S., Biology B.S., Exercise Sports ScienceI first heard about the Liberty Scholars programWhen it came to applying to colleges I wasthrough word of mouth. It was a popular scholarshiplooking for ones farther from home and Temple among students from my school who were headingwas never on my radar. However, through the to Drexel. The application process was relatively Heights program, I learned about the prestigious straightforward. It required submitting a highCecil B. Moore scholarship. At first I was skeptical, school transcript, letters of recommendation, andbut after taking classes and talking to the person a 500-word essay on a social justice issue I wasin charge of selecting candidates, I knew thepassionate about. I chose food insecurity, as its decision would be easy if I was chosen. Luckily a significant issue, especially in large cities likeI was and the rest is history. My Heights advisor Philadelphia. I dedicated considerable time tohelped me complete my application process. She drafting and proofreading the essay to ensure it waswalked me through the application process, helped my best work. My senior seminar teacher in highme to fill out the questions, assisted with obtaining school played a crucial role when I advanced toletters of recommendation, and so much more. the interview phase. He organized mock interviewsThey were a big help to me during this time and for me and other selected students in my school,I was very lucky and grateful to have them by my allowing us to practice and be better prepared forside through all of it.The advice I would give the questions we might face.My advice is toother students applying for the scholarship apply to as many scholarships as possibleis to reach for the stars and keep your goal the more you apply, the higher yourin mind.There will be days and times in which chances of winning.dreams are coming true.Also, check if the schoolsyou might question why you put an extra load onto youre applying to have specific scholarship your already busy schedule. I was elated whenprograms and be sure to apply to them as well. I got the email confirming my selection, and I know Put your best effort into your essays, and haveyou will feel the same joy as you read that your several people critique them before submitting.'