Ever-Widening Societal Gap

As a follow up to my previous entry, Philip Yeo has openly declared that he would give a scholarship to someone of a poorer background than someone better well of, if the 2 contending candidates are of equal caliber. He then went on to cite A-Star having an overall higher percentage of scholars from lower income families, as compared to PSC.

Overseas Scholarships & Bond Breakers

I have friends, and friends of friends, who are on overseas scholarships, and have been offered a lucrative job by the private sector. Some gave in to the temptation, others battled hard and long within themselves, and the rest wanted to serve out their bond.