Scholarship & Service
What does scholarship mean to you?
'A scholarship is an award of access to an institution, or a financial aid award for an individual student scholar, for the purpose of furthering their education. Scholarships are awarded based on a range of criteria which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.' This is the dictionary definition of scholarship. I agree to this to a certain extent. However, in my point of view, scholarship is not just an award; it is yet another learning journey to be fulfilled by a student where ability meets potential, and potential meets achievement. Here, I believe that more challenges lay and in overcoming these obstacles, our knowledge is widened not only in the confines of a classroom, but including the world outside by first-hand experience.
What responsibilities does a scholar have?
There is a time for work, and a time for play. However, in both cases, learning can be done. I believe that this is what a scholar have to do; to learn and have fun. Still, atop this, she must fulfill and live up to the expectations of the title given to her. A scholar must be a role model to her other schoolmates, exuding dedication, respect and morale, as well as a positive attitude towards learning.
What are some of the obstacles you think you will face?
For me, obstacles I think I will face are mostly related to overcoming my weaknesses. Teamwork for instance. Even distribution of the load and full trust towards each other may prove as a challenge for me, as I am used to doing everything on my own. Also, I believe that in the course of this programme, there are bound to be different personalities and possibly opposing perspectives too. Thus, the clash this may cause will definitely come as an obstacle. However, I believe that the biggest obstacle will be myself. Overcoming my self-consciousness and coping with all the potential challenges ahead would be entirely up to me, and this, for me, is the main obstacle I will face.
Is a scholar also a leader? How so? Who and how do you intend to serve as a scholar?
Yes, I believe that a scholar is also a leader. For me, a scholar serves as role model for her fellow students, and drive them to achieve even higher, seeking their potential. This in itself exudes leadership, helping her teammates excel and work towards a better goal.
As a scholar, I intend to serve the school and, naive as it may sound, the world. I hope to mould myself into someone who has the ability to encourage the people around her to not only achieve higher, but also become a better person. To do this, I will strive to readily offer my help to anyone in need, and be of useful assistance to them. I would have to face my fears and show that weaknesses are not weaknesses. Rather, they are what boldens our strength and in overcoming them, we become more of a person, and less of a coward.
'A scholarship is an award of access to an institution, or a financial aid award for an individual student scholar, for the purpose of furthering their education. Scholarships are awarded based on a range of criteria which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.' This is the dictionary definition of scholarship. I agree to this to a certain extent. However, in my point of view, scholarship is not just an award; it is yet another learning journey to be fulfilled by a student where ability meets potential, and potential meets achievement. Here, I believe that more challenges lay and in overcoming these obstacles, our knowledge is widened not only in the confines of a classroom, but including the world outside by first-hand experience.
What responsibilities does a scholar have?
There is a time for work, and a time for play. However, in both cases, learning can be done. I believe that this is what a scholar have to do; to learn and have fun. Still, atop this, she must fulfill and live up to the expectations of the title given to her. A scholar must be a role model to her other schoolmates, exuding dedication, respect and morale, as well as a positive attitude towards learning.
What are some of the obstacles you think you will face?
For me, obstacles I think I will face are mostly related to overcoming my weaknesses. Teamwork for instance. Even distribution of the load and full trust towards each other may prove as a challenge for me, as I am used to doing everything on my own. Also, I believe that in the course of this programme, there are bound to be different personalities and possibly opposing perspectives too. Thus, the clash this may cause will definitely come as an obstacle. However, I believe that the biggest obstacle will be myself. Overcoming my self-consciousness and coping with all the potential challenges ahead would be entirely up to me, and this, for me, is the main obstacle I will face.
Is a scholar also a leader? How so? Who and how do you intend to serve as a scholar?
Yes, I believe that a scholar is also a leader. For me, a scholar serves as role model for her fellow students, and drive them to achieve even higher, seeking their potential. This in itself exudes leadership, helping her teammates excel and work towards a better goal.
As a scholar, I intend to serve the school and, naive as it may sound, the world. I hope to mould myself into someone who has the ability to encourage the people around her to not only achieve higher, but also become a better person. To do this, I will strive to readily offer my help to anyone in need, and be of useful assistance to them. I would have to face my fears and show that weaknesses are not weaknesses. Rather, they are what boldens our strength and in overcoming them, we become more of a person, and less of a coward.
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