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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE 8:25 AM

WHAT IS SCHOLARSHIP TO ME?
Personally, I feel that scholarship is not just about excelling academically and getting top grades. While achieving good academic results is important, it is also important to strive to make educational experience as meaningful and enriching as possible. Take up modules that will further knowledge and understanding of a subject and not shy away from demanding courses simply because they may be more difficult. Scholarship, is a chance given to students to learn more, to acquire knowledge of the world, and nurture leader to guide and help others.It is the sense and passion to serve the nation, and bring the country to great heights.

RESPONSIBILITIES A SCHOLAR MUST HAVE.
Being a scholar brings with it not just honour and prestige but also important responsibilities.As a scholar, I have the responsbility to serve the country, and to help others less fortunate.
Furthermore, a scholar will be in the public eye and some people may look up to them as a role model, while others may look to them for guidance. Scholars must work hard to bring the country to greater heights to be worthy of the scholarship and the public trust and responsibilities placed upon them.Scholars have to strive to excel in all endeavors, to always uphold and act with integrity.

OBSTACLES FACED
Going overseas to study, away from home, away from our comfort zone makes it really challenging because there will be a lot of changes involved and not being able to adapt to the changes quickly will further add to the stress caused by studying. The change in weather conditions, lifestyles, types of food, languages used, habits and the way of doing things by the locals, will all pose as obstacles to the scholars. Moreover, away from family would mean being independent in all aspects in life. Scholars would also have complete freedom and they must have self discipline,and exercise self control, to stay focus in their studies and not forget their purpose of going to such a faraway country,to serve Singapore and all Singaporeans.

A SCHOLAR, A LEADER?
I have no doubt that a scholar, is indeed a leader. Thats because a scholar would have the characteristics and traits that a leader would have to be able to guide and lead others and be a role model for others to follow, for others to look up to.

SERVING OTHERS,GIVING BACK TO THE SOCIETY
As a scholar, I intend to serve my school and my country who have given me the opportunity to develop and stretch my potential to the fullest and have nurtured me to be a wonderfull and loyal student and citizen. I would have to work hard, together with others, to ensure Singapore's continued success and development. Also, i would be committed to serve Singapore, and desire to improve and enrich the lives of fellow Singaporeans by simply helping the needy, educating the younger generation, or working to strengthen community bonds to achieve a successfull and an even better home for all Singaporeans.

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