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Mericet

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Wish me luck..
« on: November 15, 2011, 09:54:17 PM »
Today was the deadline for me to apply for a scholarship from the Friends of the NRA here in North Carolina. While the money comes from them, the application goes to the college (my instructors). I think I was the only one that went to the trouble of obtaining the document in electronic form and typing it out. I also had to write a short piece stating why I was qualified for and why I believe I should be selected for the scholarship. Here it is:

I am a proud naturalized citizen of the USA who firmly believes in the Constitution, especially the Second Amendment. I support the work of the NRA in defense of the Second Amendment and am a Life Member. I recognize the importance of the Friends of NRA and continue to support them. Academically, I am maintaining excellent grades. I have integrated well into college life and represent my fellow gunsmithing students on the Montgomery Community College Student Government Association where I also serve as the Public Information Officer. I am also member of the Phi Beta Lambda club, will be joining the newly formed Montgomery Community College Trailblazers Shooting Club and am a Range Safety Officer. I am meticulous in all my endeavors and strive to do everything to the highest possible standard. Even though I get high accolades for my work I always look at it critically and look for elements to be improved upon. I truly believe a gunsmith is an artist that uses a canvas of wood and steel. My passion is to create art in wood steel and my desire is to be counted as such an artist.

Now comes the waiting part......
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Re: Wish me luck..
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2011, 10:04:37 PM »
Good luck and keep up the good work.
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Re: Wish me luck..
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2011, 11:13:38 PM »
Good Luck Mericet.
You say you're a "Proud naturalized citizen".
I say I don't know where you came from but I hope they send us more like you.
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Re: Wish me luck..
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2011, 04:05:42 AM »
+100 what they said.

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Re: Wish me luck..
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2011, 07:25:57 AM »
Wish you the best!  Friends does a lot of good with the money we raise, and I hope you get some of it.
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Re: Wish me luck..
« Reply #5 on: Today at 09:38:45 AM »
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Re: Wish me luck..
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2011, 09:02:54 AM »
Gosh, Mericet, I'd vote for you....

You do good work and carry great credentials.

Good Luck
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Re: Wish me luck..
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2011, 11:38:00 AM »
Best of luck, Mericet. If you need any character references, you should be able to get quite a few from here. Many of us are Life members or higher even.
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Re: Wish me luck..
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2011, 02:31:07 PM »
Yes, several of us are REAL CHARACTERS!

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Re: Wish me luck..
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2011, 06:55:51 PM »
Good Luck!!!!!
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Re: Wish me luck..
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2011, 08:41:15 PM »
Unfortunately, I was not chosen. The two guys that did get the nod have already finished all of the required projects for the semester. Looks like that counted against me. Still, I was glad I had the opportunity to be in the running. And I know the fit and finish on my projects is the best in the class.
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