I would like to thank you for your help. I lost my birth mother when I was very little and I was adopted. My father was disabled and had no children so he adopted me and gave his love to me. Unfortunately, my father passed away not long ago. I was very sad because I had no family. I felt like I had lost everything I needed. It was a hard life. Now, I live with my uncle and help him with some housework.
When I learned that I was accepted to this high school, I was happy as well as sad. On one hand, I was happy because I could go to my ideal high school. But on the other hand, I didn’t know how to pay for the expensive tuition and living expenses. I thought about it for a long time and realized that education was the only way for poor people like me to change their lives. When I thought about coming to this school I felt hope, but considering the tuition issues, I felt pressure. When I learned that I would be supported by you, I felt much better. My uncle and I discussed continuing my education, he agreed and gave me some money for living costs.
I think a scholarship is something that brings benefits to people who need help. Because some parents think boys are more important than girls, they think it is useless for girls to have education. They think girls should work and earn money as young as possible. Some girls stop their education because of an accident in the family or financial problems and they can’t complete their studies nor achieve their goals.
Now, I will appreciate the chance to study even more. I will study hard. Knowledge will change my fate. Knowledge will create fortune. If I have the ability to help others in the future, I will do that and let more people feel the warmth.
Here, I sincerely wish you a happy and beautiful life.
Yours,
Bin Mei
