Gap year is simply the period between the completion of
Secondary School and the entry to College or University. As a KF scholar, gap
year allows me to do many things rather than just sitting at home doing nothing
or working.
Firstly, it has enabled me to pay back to the Community for
the scholarship I received from Kucetekela Foundation. This I have done by
taking part in a Community Service project called Kalikiliki Literacy project.
I play the role of a teacher and I have been able to impart some of the
knowledge I received from School on the vulnerable children in Kalikiliki who
cannot afford to go into formal schools. I was very enthusiastic when I began
this project and I feel very humbled that I have been able to help out a kid
out there.
Other than the project, I have also had the opportunity to
write some academic applications for scholarships, so that if God-willing I can
go further and pursue my Tertiary education. Writing applications is never an
easy thing to do, but one can be best assured that it is totally exciting and
appreciable. It helps one bring out his or her best on paper as a way of
selling his or herself. I have written a total of four applications since I
began my gap year and I considered it a great achievement by three of the
Organisations I applied to. Unfortunately, I am in the position to have to
decline some of the offers I have been given so that I can go to one
institution.
I must mention that applying for scholarships is one intense
programme which requires ones’ seriousness and hard work. I have had to take
several examinations before any admittance, most of which were a little
stressful but worth it.
Hence as just a piece of information, I would like to tell
those that are in their final year that grade twelve is not the end of your
studying, you might have to continue even just after your examinations. More
importantly, I would like to urge and encourage everyone to continue working
hard because your grade twelve results and other academic transcripts are a key
to unlocking many great opportunities.
