My own objective in applying for this scholarship is to equip myself with the means of accomplishing my goal of serving my family, my community and my country through determination and hard work. To date, my school grades in chemistry, physics and mathematics have been outstanding and I have received a number of local awards for my work in science fairs and academic projects. However, these do not represent the limit of my ability or ambition. My mentor, Mr. Walters, may not yet have fulfilled the ultimate academic goal of helping his country through his work and his achievements, yet if I can make that breakthrough as a result of his inspiration, the credit will go to him, to Jack Walker and to the University of Blackburn. The four reasons for education outlined earlier in this essay are merely purposes. Motivation is the final ingredient which can bring success, and I can assure the committee that I will do my utmost to use the education I am given to the best of my ability and to repay the trust placed in me by Mr. Walters and Mr. Walker, whom I believe have so much in common.