Diversity Statement

Diversity Statement Supporting the development of a diverse student body is central to the University of M mission. This mission is enacted by the inclusion of academically excellent students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and/or a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Please write a statement that identifies the distinctive characteristics and/or life experiences, such as successfully overcoming obstacles or hardships, that you would bring to your graduate program and how that could contribute to the education and enhanced perspective of fellow students at the University of M

● Diversity statement: If you wish to be considered for the Provost’s

Professional Diversity Fellowship, please write a diversity statement on

how your background, experiences, and achievements will contribute to

the University's goal of promoting excellence through diversity.

2 PAGES NO CITATIONS AND QUOTATIONS PLEASE. This is for graduate

school admission. No copying off the internet. Write as if this were you

applying and natural from your heart.

A little about me - I am from west Africa Liberia and I have been living in the

USA over 10+ years. I went to high school and college in the US and English

is 2nd language. I grew up speaking both English which has a liberian accent

to it and my dialect/language Mano.