Personal Statement for Scholarship

“What we are today can only be evaluated on the basis of what we were yesterday. This is true both for the individual and the entire society. My passion for history developed as I read a lot of books that narrated the past like stories. This allowed me to enjoy the events much more without it becoming a burden. In my opinion, the hardships of having to memorize the trivia are what makes most students disinterested in the subject of history. When I achieve the dream of becoming a history teacher, my aim will be to get as many young minds intrigued in this field of study.

During my school age, I would retell the stories that I have learned to my parents. This not only helped me remember the stories later for tests, but also improved my aptitude for narrating ideas impromptu. Later I started taking classes for junior students as a means for making extra money. It was here that I realized my proficiency in teaching.

My capacity to be self-motivated has helped me in become a leader in a variety of extracurricular activities during school and college. My headship qualities were fostered by the opportunities to arrange cultural, sports, and arts events at the campus. I am a prize-winner at public speaking events and writing competitions. I also had the opportunity to work as the Vice President of the College Arts Club. I have also participated in the undertakings of the National Service Scheme (NSS) in an attempt to give back to the society.

I am excited to explore a broader outlook of times gone by, as my passions are not restricted to this century alone. And in particular, look forward to the possibilities of learning the Prehistoric, Medieval, along with the Early Modern era. This solid knowledge of world history will render me a capable teacher in my career. I also believe that this qualification will support me in becoming a historical researcher further down the road.

My choice for selecting the TY University was based on its reputation as the hub of humanities research. The multicultural environment of the academy is ideal for history and cultural studies. I believe that exposure to people from a variety of countries and cultures will help me widen my vistas. I look forwards to the opportunity of interacting with people from all parts of the world.

I am applying for the scholarships offered by the TY University and believe that I would be a worthy beneficiary for the same. If selected for the scholarship, it will be an immense boost to my self-esteem and confidence. As an industrious student, I have always been ardent in my academic and career pursuits. The scholarship will, beyond any doubt, inspire and stimulate me to strive better for success. The scholarship will endow moral responsibilities in me, as I will be obliged to rise up to the expectations. I would always be enthusiastic to walk the extra mile and challenge myself to not just perform well in my academic endeavors but also to dynamically take part in a number of social activities.”