Evelyn Martin
Hi there! My name is Evelyn Martin. I am a first-generation Mexican American student. I grew up in a few different cities of Washington but have spent the last 8 years in Renton. I am an incoming Junior at the University of Washington and am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Law, Societies, & Justice.
Outside of my responsibilities I really enjoy being in nature, truly any form it comes in, hiking, swimming, camping, etc. Along with that I enjoy photography, mostly film photography, I semi-recently learned how to develop my own film which was awesome! I’m huge on music, fashion, things of the more artsy realm. Over the summer I was able to start volunteering more as well, specifically within minority communities and it is truly a beautiful thing to get to volunteer my time to help people who are not as privileged as I am, connecting with people of different life paths has grown me so much as a person.
I am proud of who I am and my heritage but because of my background I have not had the privilege of having a financial support system and have had to work and pay my own way through college. I have struggled in asking for help in the past because of my independence but as I’ve grown I recognize that asking for help is not a weakness but a strength. The Martin Honors Scholarship was an opportunity I came across once I was accepted to UW and I took what felt like a leap of faith into a potential new world. Receiving this scholarship means that I have an opportunity to branch out and try new things without worrying about finances, this will open many doors as far at networking and completing my goals.
Goals
My near term goals are to seize my opportunities by joining RSOs on campus and I hope to continue to help my communities by volunteering my time in and around Seattle. My long term goals would be to establish myself as a lawyer and open my own immigration law practice that focuses on keeping costs low.
Tips
I want to start off with good luck and mentioning how deserving you are of help and support. Recognize how hard you have worked to get to the point you are at now and know that the challenges you have faced are no small thing. Be genuine and vulnerable, it pays a lot to be authentic and it makes it easier to write the essays when you channel from within. Find a good support system, whether that is family, friends, books, music, anything that will motivate you through the process. Overall tell a story that truly encapsulates the strength and commitment you have, through every question and essay.
