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2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

 

Tyunna Robinson


“My goal is to study neuroscience and attend medical school to become a neurosurgeon, dedicating my life to saving others in their most vulnerable moments. His loss solidified my calling, strengthening my determination to bring hope and healing to those in need.”

Tyunna's story

If he had been insured, my family would have been able to save for my education, allowing me to focus on academics instead of financial survival. Instead, I must navigate a future clouded by economic uncertainty, desperately seeking ways to fund my education without crippling debt.

 

Losing my father was the most devastating moment of my life. His sudden passing during my ninth-grade year shattered my world, leaving an emotional and financial void that altered my future. Without his support, my dream of attending college now feels uncertain, clouded by the overwhelming reality of tuition costs and student debt. I fear being limited to attending a college I can afford rather than one that best suits my aspirations. I do not want to feel trapped in my hometown, bound by financial hardship. Instead, I long to explore the world, to seize opportunities beyond my reach, and to experience the life my father never had the chance to live. My goal is to study neuroscience and attend medical school to become a neurosurgeon, dedicating my life to saving others in their most vulnerable moments. His loss solidified my calling, strengthening my determination to bring hope and healing to those in need.

 

The lack of life insurance coverage has only magnified the struggles my family faces. Had my father been adequately insured, my family would have had financial stability, eased the burden of daily expenses and secured my future education. Instead, we live paycheck to paycheck, constantly worrying about how to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table. The absence of life insurance meant that my father’s passing not only left us heartbroken but also unprepared for the financial challenges that followed. If he had been insured, my family would have been able to save for my education, allowing me to focus on academics instead of financial survival. Instead, I must navigate a future clouded by economic uncertainty, desperately seeking ways to fund my education without crippling debt.

 

To help support my family, I began working at the age of 17. I contribute financially, assisting my grandmother, who has since become my guardian, with bills and household expenses. Balancing work and school has been exhausting, yet necessary. Every dollar I earn is a step toward stability, a step toward ensuring that my dreams do not slip away due to financial hardship. I have also sought out scholarships and financial aid, determined to relieve some of the burden that weighs heavily on my family. These struggles have instilled resilience in me, reinforcing my commitment to my education and future. I refuse to let my circumstances define me; instead, I will use them as motivation to succeed.

 

Despite the hardships I have endured, my resolve to pursue higher education remains unshaken. I am determined to become a neurosurgeon, not just to fulfill my own aspirations, but to honor my father’s memory and provide a better future for my family. His passing has left an unfillable void, but it has also given me purpose. I will rise above my struggles, proving that even in the face of heartbreak, determination and perseverance can lead to greatness. Through hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment, I will achieve my dreams and create a legacy of hope and healing. 

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