There's Always Money In The Banana Stand

Just when I think funds were looking low for the upcoming year, I receive word that I'm a recipient of the Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship! There was an Awards Ceremony in my honor as well as a luncheon at a Holiday Inn in Huntsville. The luncheon was really amazing, a wide variety of military personnel, members of the organization were there. This luncheon also incorporated the organization's monthly meeting, as well as a mini Science Fair. Participants from various grades (6th-11th grade) presented their findings, and I have to say they AMAZED me. These kids were all home-schooled and presented projects that were on the level of college Juniors & Seniors at best.

I applied for the scholarship back in early May then received word the beginning of June that I was a winner! And to think.... I almost forgot to mail it in! Similar to how Gob Bluth "forgot" to mail in that insurance check.

More like $1500! 

The scholarship chair informed me that I could do anything I saw fit with the scholarship. Since I'm still waiting to hear back from financial aid at AAMU about how my classes in the U.S. will be handled... I will nonetheless be doing my best to apply this award towards travel throughout Europe!