I am writing to apply for Monash Equity Scholarships as my academic achievements are not the only factors which make me a qualified scholar. I am actively involved in guiding the competitive cheerleading team to achieve victory such that we improved our national ranking to the top within a year. Regardless of the obstacles and constant discouragements throughout the journey, I stay motivated to encourage my fellow teammates towards our goal. Furthermore, I was the head of publicity in organizing a fundraising carnival for the National Kidney Foundation. I emphasized on interpersonal skills and effective workload management to develop a good team chemistry. Consequently, the carnival turned out to be a phenomenal success and won Leo Event of the Year award. Nonetheless, I am certain that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. The fear of public speaking had been my greatest struggle thus far as I felt anxious to speak in front of a large audience. In fact, my determination and perseverance to overcome my weakness is why I conquered my fear today. I have been seeking guidance from a mentor who would advise me in my presentation skills and constantly work on my gestures in front of a mirror. As a result, I managed to eliminate the fear of public speaking which has boosted my self-confidence in every…show more content… My father is a diabetic patient who also suffers from high blood pressure. Lifestyle changes may help to control blood glucose level, but it is insufficient in a long run, and hence he has to rely on medication to reduce the amount of glucose in his bloodstream. Therefore, my family’s financial is at stake for the past years due to high medical cost. I have been working part-time alongside my studies in favor of easing my parents’ burden. Fortunately, I am able to manage my time well without neglecting my role as a
