Diego Sebastian Tapia
1. Status
Accepted - Will Attend
2. What degree/certification do you intend to earn and what career do you plan to pursue with this attainment?
I intend to earn a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Finance or Accounting. I plan to get my CPA license and start a career in Accounting and one day hope to open up my own financial consulting firm.
3. Extra-Curricular Activities. List all school sponsored extracurricular activities and clubs. (ex: ASB, sports, cheerleading, mock trial, migrant speech and debate, FFA, Robotics, Interact, Mentoring, MECHA etc.) and/or school-sponsored community service programs. Include the year(s) in which you participated. Include your role and/or any office held.
Interact club: 2 year member and 1 year current president
Mentor club: 3 year member
Robotics: 2 year member and 1 year Safety captain and president
EAOP: 2 year member
4. Academic Honors and Extra-Curricular Awards. Please describe/list any awards, honors and/or recognition you received during in high school for the past four (4) years in high school.
Mentor club recognition
Robotics recognition
EAOP A-G on track recognition
Student of the month for activities in February
5. Community Involvement and Volunteer Service. List community service and community involvement activities. These might include church activities, babysitting, community service and volunteer hours not sponsored through your school, job or work experience. Include year(s) in which you participated in the activity.
Interact club: 3 years of Cards for kindness for senior citizens, first responders, and veterans, Trunk or treat, winter wonderland, Traffic control for Christmas parade in 2025.
Mentor club: 3 years of Weekly site visits on Thursdays during lunch at the boys and girls club, Trunk or treat, winter wonderland.
6. Personal Statement/Essay. Compose a personal statement about your personal history, family background, perspectives, goals, and interests. Why did you choose this area of study (i.e.: music, medicine, etc.) and what are your career goals? In what ways will this scholarship enable you to pursue your goals? What do you see yourself doing in 5-10 years from now.
Growing up in Fillmore has shaped the way I see responsibility, work, and opportunity.
In a small town, you learn early that your choices matter because people notice your
effort. Teachers know your name, neighbors support each other, and students are
expected to step up when something needs to be done. That environment taught me
accountability and leadership, and it helped me realize that I want a career where I
can build stability for myself while also contributing to others.
My family has always emphasized the value of hard work and planning ahead. I grew
up understanding that opportunities are not always handed to you; they are earned
through discipline and consistency. Because of that mindset, I chose to graduate high
school early. It required strong time management and a willingness to take on more
responsibility than most students my age. That decision showed me that when I set a
clear goal, I can follow through and achieve it. Graduating early is not just about
finishing faster; it represents my commitment to moving forward and building a strong
foundation for my future.
My interest in business and accounting comes from my desire for independence and
long-term stability. I have always been curious about how businesses operate and
how financial decisions affect people’s lives. I realized that financial knowledge is one
of the most valuable tools a person can have. It creates security, opens opportunities,
and allows people to support their families and communities. Because of this, I plan to
study business administration and accounting at Moorpark College. My long-term goal
is to build a career in consulting and eventually open my own consulting firm where I
can help individuals and businesses make smarter financial decisions.
I also believe in staying involved and giving back to the people around me. Working
with others has helped me develop stronger communication skills and a sense of
responsibility. It has shown me that success is not only about personal achievement, but about using your abilities to support others.
This scholarship would play an important role in helping me reach my goals. I have
seen firsthand how expensive college can be by watching my older brother and sister
work hard to pay for their education. Their experiences showed me the financial
pressure that higher education can place on a family. This scholarship would help
reduce that burden and allow me to focus more on my studies. As I transition to
college at a younger age, this support would give me the chance to invest more time
into my education and prepare for a career in accounting and consulting.
In five to ten years, I see myself working in accounting or consulting, gaining
experience and building the skills needed to open my own consulting firm. My
short-term goal is to earn my CPA and gain practical experience, and my long-term
goal is to run a consulting firm that helps individuals and businesses make smarter
financial decisions. Coming from a small town like Fillmore, I understand how
important financial guidance can be, especially for families and small business owners
who may not always have access to professional support.
Overall, my experiences growing up in Fillmore, my decision to graduate early, and
my interest in business and accounting have all shaped my goals. I am focused on
building a stable future, gaining the knowledge to help others, and creating
opportunities not only for myself but for the community around me. This scholarship
would help me continue that journey and take the next step toward a meaningful and
successful career.
7. Letter of Recommendation.
To be added later.
8. Fillmore High School Transcript
To be added later.
