MEMPHIS, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Hard times and personal setbacks did not deter a Memphis teen from achieving his goals. Tupac Mosley, Memphis, became his high school valedictorian and earned more than three million dollars in scholarships while not having a home.
In an interview with CNN, Mosley says his goal was to receive one million dollars in college scholarships. He was shocked to learn he had not only surpassed his goal but was also accepted into more than 40 colleges.
“When I heard that I got three million, I was more than elated,” Mosley said “After my father passed, we fell behind on bills and we ended up getting evicted from our home February 21st of this year, so we went to different homes so far and we were blessed to have For The Kingdom,” he added.
For The Kingdom is a campsite and retreat ministering to youth in the Memphis area, The non-profit organization “challenges the mental, spiritual, and physical ability of each individual”. Mosley says if it wasn’t for the director allowing he and his family to stay here, college may have not been an option.
Through all of the set backs, Mosley managed to keep a 4.3 GPA.
At graduation, during his valedictorian speech, Mosley told his classmates that he truly believed anything was possible if you believe in yourself and work hard.
“Never let your current situation, whatever circumstances you’re going through, be a mountain that you can’t climb,” Mosley said.
He has decided to attend Tennessee State University.