After graduating, he was accepted by Stanford University and became one of only two people in his home province to win a government scholarship to study abroad.

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At age 17, her health was improving, and pageant competitions could win her a college scholarship.

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For a community-minded and well-rounded student, this could be a lucrative scholarship to win.

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