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Address174 Emery Street
Cabot, Arkansas 72023
Home Phone(501) 605-0974
Work Phone(501) 503-9937
Emailbrooksgrace14@gmail.com
Age19
Marital statusSingle
Are you a current member of the Arkansas National Guard?the dependent of a actively serving member or retired member of the Arkansas National Guard.
Self or sponsor participant in NGAA SSLI program?Yes
Academic LevelI am currently enrolled in undergraduate College and will be either a full or part time student in the fall of 2024 or spring of 2025.
Sponsor Information
NameDonald Wayne Brooks
Relationship to applicantFather
Rank or last rank heldColonel
BranchArmy
Sponsor’s current statusRetired
2022 Association member?Yes
Phone(501) 605-2577
Emailcoldon.retired@yahoo.com
Address174 Emery Street
Cabot, Arkansas 72023
Current UnitJFHQ
TypeAGR
OccupationNA
Expected income in 2022Under $10k
Number of dependent children0
Estimated amount of tuition, room and board, and other fees$5,300.00
Award/Recognition 1
Name of Award/RecognitionPathways: Financing Higher Education
Organization PresentingPathways Program
TypeEverFi
Number of Years1
Award/Recognition 2
Name of Award/RecognitionSports Medicine
Organization PresentingDivision of Career and Technical Education
TypeArkansas Department of Education
Number of Years1
Award/Recognition 3
Name of Award/RecognitionAcademic Letter Year 1
Organization PresentingCabot High School
TypeCertificate of Excellence
Number of Years1
Award/Recognition 4
Name of Award/RecognitionAcademic Letter Year 2 & 3
Organization PresentingCabot High School
TypeCertificate of Excellence
Number of Years2
Award/Recognition 5
Name of Award/RecognitionCertificate of Membership
Organization PresentingCabot High School
TypeNational Honor Society
Number of Years1
Award/Recognition 6
Name of Award/RecognitionOutstanding Academic Achievment
Organization PresentingPresident's Education Awards Program
TypeEducational Achievment
Number of Years1
Community Service 1
OrganizationCabot United Methodist Church
Activity PerformedVacation Bible School, food/school drives, Children's Ministry, greeting, festivals, and clean-ups
Number of Hours91.2
Community Service 2
OrganizationNational Honor Society
Activity PerformedFood drives and box making
Number of Hours10
Community Service 3
OrganizationKey Club
Activity PerformedCard making and setting up flags
Number of Hours30
Community Service 4
OrganizationNext Generation Physical Therapy
Activity PerformedShadowing a physical therapist
Number of Hours41
Community Service 5
OrganizationVolleyball Line Judging
Activity PerformedLine judging volleyball games
Number of Hours10
Community Service 6
OrganizationClassroom Setups
Activity PerformedHelping teachers set up their classrooms for the school year
Number of Hours18
Extracurricular Activity 1
OrganizationAlpha Xi Delta
Office HeldRecruitment Data Director
Type ActivityOver voting for recruitments
Number of Years1
Extracurricular Activity 2
OrganizationAlpha Xi Delta
Office HeldPanhellenic Delegate
Type ActivityExecutive Board - serve as our chapters delegate and meet weekly with other chapters delegate
Number of Years1
Extracurricular Activity 3
OrganizationAlpha Xi Delt
Office HeldAcademic Achievement Director
Type ActivityOver each members GPA's
Number of Years1
Extracurricular Activity 4
OrganizationAlpha Xi Delta
Office HeldCampus Philanthropy Director
Type ActivityPlan philanthropy activities' on campus - our philanthropy is The Call which is helping foster kids and families
Number of Years1
Current School You Attend (College, High School, etc)
Name of SchoolHenderson State University
Address1100 Henderson Street
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71999
Years attended2022-Present
Graduation DateMay 2026
GPA3.8
ACT/SAT Scores
ACT Composite Score:20
SAT Composite Score:NA
Briefly explain your goals and career objectives:

As a nursing major, I will be starting my fourth semester of college at Henderson State University beginning January 9, 2024. I cannot believe how quickly my time at college is going, but I am beyond excited to start nursing school in the fall! I had my most challenging semester this fall, but was able to finish out strong with a 4.0 GPA, and a 3.88 cumulative GPA. A goal of mine is to continue keeping my GPA up. In 2018 and 2019, I went through one of the most challenging times of my life. Test after test after test, my family and I finally heard the word epilepsy. Getting this diagnosis has not been easy, and is still something that I struggle with today. That being said, my medical team's impact on me will forever hold a spot in my heart. Because of Arkansas Children’s Hospital and this diagnosis, I want to help others just like I have been helped. Once graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, my goal is to become a Neonatal Nurse. Receiving a scholarship from the NGAA Foundation would be extremely beneficial to me. I appreciate your consideration. 

Additional information or comments as desired:

A story of mine I would love to add is the amazing opportunity I was given over the summer. I had a community member reach out asking if I would be interested in becoming a caregiver for his wife, who is bedridden with ALS. Of course, I said yes and I was over the next day to meet him. His wife, Christy, is a retired Kindergarten teacher at the elementary school I went to. She pulled out two of my baby teeth such a long time ago - it was so neat that I was getting to help Christy after she had done so much for our community and school district. This experience was amazing, and Christy and I share a bond like no other. She will always hold such a special place in my heart, and for that, I am thankful. I still go over to visit with them as often as possible. This experience was so much more than just a “job” to me, it truly made me realize I was right where I belonged and I cannot wait to help so many other families in the future. 

Date12/19/2023