President Scholars 1988

[eatshitndie]

Then they'll tell you everyone is treated equally by the State. So whoever qualifies by virtue of their results and merits, they should get it regardless of their background or connections.

that’s bs from officials. in companies or other institutions, including schools, colleges, universities, ngo’s, non-profit orgs, foundations, charities, family trusts, etc., gifts, awards, and scholarships doled out have clauses where relatives, associates, and employees connected to award and evaluation committees are disqualified, plus those and their cronies and families who have influence over the creation, rules, and formulation of scholarships and awards in the first place.

 

[zeebjii]

that’s bs from officials. in companies or other institutions, including schools, colleges, universities, ngo’s, non-profit orgs, foundations, charities, family trusts, etc., gifts, awards, and scholarships doled out have clauses where relatives, associates, and employees connected to award and evaluation committees are disqualified, plus those and their cronies and families who have influence over the creation, rules, and formulation of scholarships and awards in the first place.

I remember many years back some opposition figure said teo chee hean came from a very wealthy background and did not need the scholarship. Fast forward a few years and guess what? Teo's son "won" a top govt scholarship too!

 

[eatshitndie]

I remember many years back some opposition figure said teo chee hean came from a very wealthy background and did not need the scholarship. Fast forward a few years and guess what? Teo's son "won" a top govt scholarship too!

it’s skewed against “non-elites” and “commoners” as these million-dollar ministars’ kids are sheltered, protected, and tutored by top (private) educators. moreover, the scholarship evaluation committee members can never be impartial nor unbiased when they see names and family backgrounds and compare with “unknowns” who are equally accomplished.