I have always viewed scholarships as a reciprocal relationship, a double investment. Scholarship providers invest in the potential of candidates, while candidates, armed with the knowledge and skills acquired, reinvest in the growth and development of their home countries, such as Cambodia.
So, when I decided to pursue a scholarship, I looked beyond 'getting a scholarship to study abroad'. I didn’t keep hunting for scholarships solely for the sake of studying abroad. I delved into the scholarship’s value to ensure it aligned with my personal values.
[…] Speaking of this, I want to highlight my appreciation for the Australia Awards, particularly their Equity Pathways Program, which supports marginalized Cambodian subgroups facing disadvantages like cultural bias, economic hardships, and limited opportunities.
It extends beyond language proficiency, encompassing capacity building. What resonates with me is Australia Awards' commitment to investing in our potential through an equity and equality lens.
In the context of Cambodia, not every individual has equal access to high-quality education and opportunities. For instance, those born in affluent families in Phnom Penh might have more access and higher chances of securing a scholarship. In contrast, those born into non-wealthy families in rural areas face limited opportunities.
Forever grateful!! Australia Awards Cambodia and Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australia Awards
Hean Socheata recently graduated from a Master’s degree at Monash University in Melbourne under an Australia Awards Cambodia scholarship. Here, she shares her experience and offers tips to students wanting to follow a similar path, wrote Meas Molika
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Socheata Hean
Australia Awards Cambodia Alumni Shares Her Journey
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1moCongrats and best of luck