Meet 2018 TJF Scholar Trene Winchester

Name: Trene Winchester

HBCU: Dillard University

Scholarship received: Allstate Quotes for Education 2018 

As a student at Dillard University and 1st generation in my family to attend college, it is sometimes difficult to continue my education under my financial situation. Given that I am a commuting student as well, I sometimes juggle the little money that I do have to provide gas to make it to my classes. I am also a mother to three boys aged 4, 6 & 7 years of age, one of which has Autism.

I am also a part caregiver for my grandmother who is disabled with multiple illnesses. As a mother to a son who needs my constant care and supervision along with my grandmother, I am because of those reasons unemployed. Above all, I am indeed dedicated towards my education and believe it will place me on the correct path to being a successful woman in the corporate world.

I am beyond grateful to be given an opportunity to receive assistance from The Tom Joyner Foundation. I am also fortunate that these assistance opportunities do exist in a time when I need it most. My grandmother is grateful that I am receiving an education opportunity that she

always dreamt I would be able to have. Even in her stance of suffering with heart failure and severe COPD, she along with my children are my motivation to continue on my path to greatness. 

I want to become an entrepreneur, in doing this I plan to own my own daycare. I believe children are your future and I want to aid in making them become the best they can be. I’m honored to be a candidate to receive this donation. Thank you very much for considering me.