offering scholarships to bright kids around the region helps to uplift the entire region, and when these future elites become political and business leaders of their countries, they would look to sg with much gratitude and fondness. it helps to secure sg as a generous, magnaminous and friendly neighbor, willing to spend on building lasting relationships among leaders for the future. it will also anchor sg as a progenitor and engine of growth, progress and modernity in a region rich with resources but poor in human development. by setting an example and backing it up with funds and action, sg will be remembered for her kindness. the long term strategic benefits far outweigh the short term expense.
