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Why did you accept the NUS
Merit Scholarship?
Prior to matriculating into NUS, I was unde-
cided on which aspect of business I would like
to pursue upon graduation as I was keen on
many different sectors, such as fi nance and
data analytics. Thus, I entered NUS yearning
to gain exposure to different fi elds in order to
fi nd out what I truly enjoy doing. As the NUS
Merit Scholarship is bond-free, it grants me
the freedom and space to explore my interests.
Hence, I believe taking up the scholarship will
enable me to grow holistically.
What was the scholarship
selection process like?
Overall, the scholarship selection process was
a seamless one. Applicants had to fi rst submit
school testimonials and an essay through an
online portal. All shortlisted applicants would
then proceed to the interview-round where we
were given a case scenario of a company, and
were tasked to engage in a group discussion What are the benefi ts of taking
based on a corporate setting. up the NUS Merit Scholarship?
With the NUS Merit Scholarship, I am able to
Why do you think you were NUS Merit focus on my studies and worry less about my
fi nances. This has indeed lifted a heavy burden
awarded the scholarship, and Scholarship off my shoulders. More importantly, the NUS
what are the qualities a scholar Tan Yong Chien, Aaron Merit Scholarship provides me with an op-
should possess? portunity to network with like-minded people
and forge tightly-knitted friendships which I
Personally, I feel that being genuine goes a long Age: 22 believe will last for the years to come.
way, be it in terms of obtaining a scholarship
or in our daily interactions with others. Most Now: Business
importantly, scholars should always be humble Administration, Year 2 How has your NUS experience
and grateful. We can be proactive and contrib- been, and what programmes
ute back to the very society that nurtured us From: Raffl es Institution
to who we are today. Ultimately, kindness and and activities have you
giving back is what makes the world a more participated in so far?
beautiful place! Looking back, my freshman year in NUS has
indeed been a fun and fulfi lling one. Although
the curriculum is indeed rigorous and can be
daunting at times, the circle of friends I have
met in NUS has really pulled me through hard
times. The NUS experience is a unique one.
It strikes a perfect balance between student
life and academics. As a freshman, I stayed in
the hall and was able to participate in vari-
ous sports of my interest. Furthermore, I was
given the opportunity to head the fundraising
logistics department for a Community Service
Project to Chiang Mai, Thailand. I felt that
it was really meaningful as we were raising
funds for a good cause and it was heartening
to know how this will go towards helping our
benefi ciaries in Chiang Mai, Thailand. All in all,
my advice to incoming freshmen would be to
step out of your comfort zones. After all, you
only live once!
