COMMENT I wish to make clear the fact I was, and still am grateful that the Public Service Department (JPA) introduced this bursary scheme three years ago. It is an effort by the government to recognise young potentials based on the principles of meritocracy.

This is not a demand nor a condemnation, but a plea. I first got to know of this scheme in Form 3. Ever since then, I have set my dreams and hopes on securing this scholarship by obtaining 9A+ in the SPM.

I believe this is the typical story for many of us aiming for the bursary.

Now, I hope they can maintain this scheme for us. Our A-Level results came out on Jan 13. There was no other way for us to obtain an unconditional offer letter from any Australian university any earlier than that.