Hello, my name is Joseph, and I was recently accepted into the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) PA Program. Being accepted has been nothing short of the biggest blessing, especially since I will be the first in my entire family to attend an institution of higher education. My lifelong goal is to treat and cure those in especially medically underserved populations. Although I am entirely lucky to have been granted this opportunity, education is not free, nor are living expenses. In my case, it is highly recommended that PA students do not work during the duration of the program due to its extremely rigorous curriculum. With that being said, I will have to pay for everything, including living expenses, through means of my own with no income. I have applied for scholarships, but only a few organizations offer scholarships to newly inducted students. I have also applied for financial aid, but the maximum possible reward is around $6,000. I aim to raise $18,000 to cover my first year's worth of tuition and living expenses. All proceeds will go directly to my tuition and living expenses. Upon completing my first year, I will qualify for further scholarships, which is why my goal is to raise money for year one only. Any amount helps, and thank you in advance for helping me pursue my dream.