Ilocos Sur student
receives scholarship grant from Carmudi PH
Press release
May 31, 2015
PASIG CITY – British Novelist and well-known author C.S. Lewis
once said, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a
new dream.” This is what Kristine Ian De Guzman, a single mother and
graduating student at Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, believes
in life as she pursues her dreams despite of financial difficulties.
De Guzman, a senior student taking up a degree in Information System
Major in Interactive Technology, shares her encouraging story on how
she is currently fulfilling her dreams. “We lost our father 25 years
ago. From that moment, we already knew that we can’t finish our
studies anymore. Money at home was very tight and we don’t have an
option but to embrace the reality.”
“After taking BS Nursing in 2005, I stopped my studies abruptly and
focused instead on getting a job. When I gave birth to my son, I knew
there will be no chance for me to finish my studies,” explained De
Guzman.
But her son who serves as
her biggest inspiration gave her hope to fulfill her dreams. Despite
her personal and financial struggles, De Guzman took and applied for
Career Service Examination Professional Level, which is prerequisite
qualification for anyone who wants to get a job in the government.
“When I passed the CSE, I
realized there’s still hope for me,” adds De Guzman, as she continued
to narrate how she slowly strove to hunt for her elusive dream.
Without any money in hand,
De Guzman mustered the courage to enroll, even as an irregular
student. “After one semester, I decided to apply for a scholarship
program granted by CHED. For two and a half years, I was able to work
hard to get high grades and maintain my scholarship. I thank God for
getting consistent grades and being a replacement scholar for 5
semesters,” shares De Guzman.
“I am so blessed this year.
After finishing my scholarship with CHED, Carmudi Philippines granted
me a new scholarship program that will enable me to fulfil my dreams,”
said De Guzman.
The 27-year-old De Guzman
was chosen by online car platform Carmudi as its recipient scholar for
her outstanding grades and attitude towards her circumstances. The
scholarship program aims to help senior students who are academically
excellent but financially challenged.
“In line with our commitment
towards being a responsible corporate citizen, it is our honor to
support excellence in academe and provide the economic means for
gifted students to move ahead on their educational path. We wish our
scholars all the best in their future endeavors,” said Abhi Mohan,
Managing Director of Carmudi Philippines.
Carmudi Philippines –
through its website
www.carmudi.com.ph – has been generating positive leads for
potential car buyers and sellers in the country since it started
January 2014. The website currently has close to 32,000 vehicles in
its inventory spanning cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles;
brand new or used. The online car platform was originally founded in
Berlin, Germany in 2013 under the Rocket Internet Group.