1. Public Service Department scholarships are probably the most prestigious scholarships in Malaysia.
2. PSD only offers scholarships to 2,000 students for overseas studies.
3. There are more than fifteen thousand applicants for the scholarships.
4. You score better than others in SPM (equivalent to O-level) (max. 70 points for academic excellence).
5. You do better than others in the interview (max. 10 points for interview).
6. You are more active than others in co-curricular activities (max. 10 points for co-curricular activities).
7. You have economical advantages (max. 10 points for family economic background).
8. You have more general knowledge than others (it is been tested during interview).
9. Almost all Malaysian top-scorers consider PSD’s scholarships before they turn to other scholarships.
10. You don’t have to study Form Six (equivalent to A-level).
11. You graduate faster than others (actually it depends on the programme you’ve applied to, Form Six takes 1.5 year).
12. You future is brighter.
13. You can speak competent English (most candidates fail due to low English proficiency).
14. You will get foreign university degree.
15. You chance to get a job shortly after graduation is higher.
16. You are able to enjoy higher salary when you have graduated.
17. You have ample chances to serve the country after graduation (5-10 years bonds).
18. You are able to develop the country yourself (not relying on foreign human capitals).
19. The fate and the future of your country lie on your hand.
20. You deserve the praise from your former teachers.
21. You deserve the praise from your father.
22. You deserve the praise from your mother.
23. You become idol in your former school.
24. You become popular (many people know about you).
25. You become a mentor for your juniors.
26. You become a mentor for your brothers.
27. You become a mentor for your sisters.
28. You are admired by your friends.
29. You are impressed by your relatives.
30. You are impressed by your boyfriend(s) or girlfriend(s) (if you have any).
31. You make your father proud.
32. You make your mother proud.
33. You make your grandfather proud.
34. You make your grandmother proud.
35. You make your ancestors proud.
36. You make your family proud.
37. You make your nation proud (after achieving success).
38. You have the opportunity to study in foreign country of your choice.
39. You have the chance to visit to touristic places in foreign country.
40. You have opportunity to make friends with foreigners.
41. You have the opportunity to experience the culture and enjoy the food of the foreign country.
42. You have the opportunity to enjoy higher standard of life.
43. You are able to have quality education overseas.
44. You are exposed to global educational system.
45. You have the chance to compete with global students.
46. You have the chance to know your real abilities and capabilities.
47. You can review your strength and weakness under global competition.
48. You have the chance to learn new language (if you go to non-English speaking countries).
49. You have the chance to experience four season of the earth (unless you go to the countries that lie in equator, i.e. Malaysia).
50. You are luckier than anyone else (many top-scorers didn’t get the scholarships even though they are perfect).
PS: You are proud because you are better than others or because you enjoy more privilege and advantages than others, and yet be HUMBLE. Dear my readers: If you find this post offensive, insulting, boring or contains wrong information, don’t hesitate to tell me [leave your comment(s)]. However, if you find it interesting, tell the others please.
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