Hello, my name is Andrew, and I am honoured to receive the 2024 OneInTech Scholarship.
As a computing science student at Simon Fraser University who is interested in cybersecurity and technology, the scholarship funds will help fund the lifelong learning that is required to succeed and grow in this field. For example, I am currently working towards my CompTIA Security+ Certification and this scholarship will pay for it and future certifications. These certifications can be essential in proving to organizations that candidates possess the knowledge and drive needed to succeed in various cybersecurity roles. Additionally, attending various cybersecurity and tech conferences is another area that the scholarship will help fund. This will increase my knowledge base and help me network with experienced professionals in the industry. As a student who doesn’t have a steady income, I would be more hesitant to spend money on some of these great experiences without this scholarship.
My future career goals are to work inside a tech-focused organization as either a developer or security engineer. I feel like both of these roles will allow me to have a big impact on the world and to help make the technology we use on an everyday basis more safe and secure.
Some of my more personal goals are to one day travel the world to various countries such as Japan, Vietnam and Greece, continue my fitness journey, and make lifelong connections with uplifting and positive individuals.
I am very excited to receive this scholarship and see what the future has in store for me!
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