‘Be Brave Enough to Put Yourself Out There!’

Army veteran Prinisa Desir, 27, served three years at Fort Carson in Colorado.

"I joined because I was looking for a sense of purpose in my life after high school," she said.

Desir expressed her gratitude for the VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship." The aid took care of the remaining tuition expenses that were not covered by her VA benefits.

"I'm able to have a better educational experience knowing I have financial support," she said. "I cannot say thank you enough."

No matter how old you are, Desir said, it is never too late to start something new. After obtaining a bachelor's degree in international business, she now studies nursing.

"Every day, life is passing you by. Why not go after your dreams?" she said.

Desir wants to become a pediatric nurse because of her passions for health care and helping children. Being a consistent, reliable patient caregiver is important to her.

"I want to help children facing their illnesses, as well as the parents who have to show up with just as much strength," she said. "I'm proud I can touch the lives of others through big and small impacts."

Desir encourages other veterans to pursue an education confidently.

"The first step is to be brave enough to put yourself out there!" she said.

Learn more about the VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship."