Saltire Post-graduate Scholarship, Destiny, Luck or my Achievement?

Further studies was never my first or the most important goal after my bachelor's, I was applying for jobs , giving countless interviews and doing unpaid internships so that I can be worthy of some great occupation. After giving number of interviews, some of which I got successful but I don't know why I rejected those opportunities (I'm still unsure, or maybe that's what fate wants me to do). I started applying for Post-graduation courses in the UK, why UK it's another story which I will unreveal in another blog. Right know the topic is something else. So I was saying that, My family said that there is only one case in which I can go and study abroad, on the condition of getting at least half paid scholarship.

I have never saw myself as a brilliant student and I have never been one. I have always been an average student all my life. Never failed but never scored 90% as well.  I knew that I can get A+ if I study hard, but I have never bothered or wished to be an excellent student in my school or college life. When I got admission in my University for my Honors in Communication Studies, I started getting good grade because I was interested in that subjects. I was keen to Learn and explore that field. Thus, in my head I was not expecting to score more then 80%, which again surprisingly I did.

So, when I started applying for scholarships and filling the admission forms, the thought that why would they accept me as a student, I don't have any achievement, not a very brilliant academic records, don't have much professional experience, was always in my head, speaking or better word loudly speaking to me constantly. But still I submitted admission forms in 3 very prestigious Universities of the United Kingdom (Glasgow University, University of Strathclyde and University of West of Scotland) and applied for related scholarships simultaneously.

I have always underrated myself, never trusted my strengths and abilities. Always thought that I am not capable enough of doing stuff, or I can never achieve something high in my life. Although my family, especially my father and some of my family relatives have showed constant faith in me.  I don't know what they saw in me, that they think I am very intelligent and sharp individual, can do something very special in life and make my family proud.

I have always told them that I am no good, don't build so much hope or trust in me that one day if I would not be able to accomplish what you all thought that I would, you all would be disappointed.  But still they said that no you are good, will do great in life. When I got acceptance email from the Universities, I was astonished, wondering what did they saw in my admission forms that they are willing to give me a position in there University. On top of that, when I got the email of scholarship offer I was beyond shocked, I had never imagined in my wildest dreams that I, like I could get a scholarship on the bases of my written essays (considering my written English is not that great, which you guys might have figured it out by now).

I was on cloud nine the moment I got an email by the University of Strathclyde that I am being offered Saltire scholarship ( a 8000 pound scholarship by Scottish Government). I couldn't believe and I still don't understand why did they offered me out of thousands of other deserving candidates. I must have given a impression of charming, intelligent and enthusiastic person.😜😜 I am attaching the web link for all the readers who are interested to know more about this amazing scholarsip. https://www.scotland.org/study/saltire-scholarships

The point I am trying to make here is, never stop dreaming and never underestimate yourself. Lack of trust in your own self is injustice you are doing with your own.  Always dream big and hope that one day you will make it there. I know sometimes it takes long route to reach your destination with plenty of bumps and traffic signals but those hardship will evolve you in a better person, makes your personality more strong and worthy of that achievement. You will learn new things, make new friends in that journey which will stay with you forever, understand you better then anyone. Faith and hope are the keys to unlock any stuck or jammed door.

Let me quote Stephen Hawking here:

When there is life, there is hope.