Scholarship / Personal statement for pursuing a joint masters in Tourism Development and Culture in UK [2]

Hello,,

Kindly help review my Personal Statement. This is my first attempt as I recently completed my undergraduate degree. Please feel free to highlight any unnessessary information and highlight my mistakes. Your help is highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

·Explain why you think you are a good candidate for the programme given your previous studies and the courses offered on the programme in both years.

·You should highlight your participation in conferences, internships, non-governmental organisations, summer schools, and other activities connected to the area oftourism development and culture.

·Explain why you think you should be considered for a scholarship.

motivated to choose the TourDC program

I was motivated to choose the TourDC program because of my passion for tourism and sustainability. My previous degree in international tourism management is the best decision I made in life due to its broad tourism dynamics and opportunities it offers. The TourDC likewise complements my previous studies because it adds a solid standard of tourism and sustainability combined with other subjects areas (Tourism sustainability, niche tourism, tourism marketing, destination management etc.) that are an added advantage to my career as a tourism expert. This program develops my previous studies because it brings together diverse cultures and has the power to build my capacity thinking in tourism matters and adds a touch of combined unique experience gained through studying in different partner universities and interacting with students of different nationalities. Furthermore, the TourDC program adds to my academic interests because I love learning and I believe that education is a great engine to personal development. The late Nelson Mandela once said "Education is the most powerful weapon which can be used to change the world". This is a very personal statement to me due to my family background and country (Botswana) tourism background. I intend to be one of the world changers in Botswana's tourism industry but not limited to Botswana and to be one of the prestigious leading young leaders in tourism. My goal is to become the best in what I do and love hence the importance of the TourDC program in my career.

I strongly believe I am a good candidate for this program because of my good academic and work background and my passion for tourism. I received the Deans award for the diploma level in International Tourism management offered in Botswana Accountancy collage under the University of Derby in 2017 and did well in my degree final by obtaining a 2:1 GPA.

My passion for tourism lead me to work as an industrial trainee at the Kgosi Sechele 1 museum (NGO) in Molepolole, Botswana, where I was involved in sustainability projects as the annual Dithubaruba cultural festival for no pay. I also broadened my horizon by volunteering at Lemepe lodge and conference center where I worked as a marketing trainee. Given my unstoppable desire to pursue tourism as a profession, I am a very good candidate for this masters program because my dedication and hard work speak for me.

I should be considered for this scholarship because I am a competent hard worker. Regardless of life's situations, my goal is always to triumph and develop myself personally and career wise. Academically, I am more than able and have the necessary skills to be a top student in the program which will also contribute towards a good reputation for the program. I easily adapt to new environments. I deserve this scholarship because I am a persistent and unique young African lady with the ability to overcome obstacles. Coming from a less privileged family background, I have learned to never give up on my dreams, to work hard to achieve my life goals. As it is, my long-term goal as a tourism major is to become one of the leading lady's in the tourism industry in Botswana but not limited to Botswana, to make a difference in the world and push home the fact that this tourism profession is not inferior but is an amazing experience.

In addition, I should be considered for this scholarship because of my love for learning and education. I have a perfect and suited foundation of the tourism industry obtained through my degree in International tourism management which will be of help during the TourDC masters degree. Lastly, I should be considered for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship because I need it to realize my dream.