Thursday, February 16, 2006
Just realized this is my 101th post... and to commemorate this... I have good news to share... I got the scholarship!!!
Its a partial scholarship, with NCSS footing half of all the bills. Which means that they will be paying half of my tuition fees, accomodation fees, living expenses, student visa, etc. My parents would thus have to come out with every receipt that they have paid for my education. This scholarship is worth approx $96 000. Sounds a lot? Well, it is quite shocking to me to know that my parents are paying that amount as well. Honestly all the hassle we have to go thru, somewhat makes me feel that it is not worth it. But any monetary aid beats having none in the first place and I am thankful that I have been awarded scholarship.
Although I was hoping for the full scholarship, I am glad that I only got the partial scholarship. Not because I will only have a 3 year bond, but as the amount my parents have to pay is still quite a substantial amount, my family and I still have to rely on God's providence for the next 4 years. Getting a partial scholarship keeps me humble while forcing me to give thanks for God's goodness. Unlike a full scholarship, which can cause my head to swell even further (if you think I would have learnt my lesson after being rejected more than once last year, then you think too highly of me), a partial scholarship is a nagging reminder that I was not good enough while relieving my parents' financial burden. Its quite the best of both worlds and I thank God for giving me what is best for me! And lest I forget, thank you every single one of my friends, my parents' friends and relatvies, for all your prayers and encouragement! =D
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