April Lewis

Sigma Gamma Rho Eta Mu Scholarship Essay

I plan to attend Spelman College, which has produced some of the most intelligent, influential,
and powerful African-American women in the country. Attending Spelman would be an honor and would
also help me to develop my leadership skills by studying amongst a distinguished group of female
leaders. After being enrolled in the Project Lead the Way STEM (science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics) curriculum for four years, I discovered my love and passion for science. Spelman is
nationally known for producing African American women earning undergraduate degrees in the
biological/life sciences and the physical sciences. In college I plan to major in biology with an emphasis in
developmental biology.
Spelman is a college full of African-American enrichment. It is critical that we all know how big of
an impact African-American history serves. Although the history is not stressed in the classroom, it is
necessary for us to take initiative to learn about where we come from! If we do not, how could we possibly
know that each day, an invention by an African American is used? Whether white or black, we must all
abide by Garrett Morgans traffic signals, we all resort to Latimers light bulb to see in the dark, and we all
use Elijah McCoys railways to travel or transport goods efficiently. The demand for jobs in these areas
are still increasing. African Americans, such as those listed above, have been working in the STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields for years. I plan on cultivating the seeds of
knowledge, industry, and culture that have been planted by those who came before me. With a degree in
biology, there are many career options to choose from.
I know I want to pursue a career as a Reproductive Endocrinologist. I plan to treat infertility in
men and women, inform families when it is best to conceive, and consult patients on how the reproductive
and endocrine systems interconnect. There are many people African- Americans in my community who
deal with unplanned pregnancies, frightening doctor reports, and abortions. I will bring about social
change with my biology degree by making it easier for African-Aericans to visit me as a doctor. I know it is
extremely hard for African-Americans to visit doctors such as reproductive endocrinologists, so I will try to
make visits more affordable. In my opinion, money should not determine ones ability to see fertility
specialists. I would like to be a fertility specialist because I want to work with the families that want

children. I will try to help families create life and try to give them positive recommendations. Because
reproductive endocrinology is a branch of medicine that identifies and treats infertility in men and women,
it is a high-demand occupation. Statistics say that fifteen percent of all couples will deal with fertility
problems, and many people will be diagnosed with a reproductive disorder. Being a reproductive
endocrinologist will benefit mankind because I would be the one to influence infertile couples about which
fertility treatments and methods to use.
I hope to one day inspire a generation of young people who come from the neighborhoods in
which I come from and young people who have faced similar challenges. I plan to serve as a model of
hope to future generations. The Sigma Gamma Rho Eta Mu Scholarship is an example of what motivates
me to be an example for my peers. If I apply myself to excel everyday, I am making myself open to
opportunities that will help me change the world! If others see me making something of myself, they will
have confidence that they will succeed as well.