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At Nexus International School, Putrajaya, we believe in providing learners with the opportunity to experience an international education in a culturally diverse environment. As part of the Nexus Scholarship Programme, we offer the following scholarships: 1. Nexus Full Secondary Scholarship (for new external Malaysians ONLY). 2. Nexus Discounted Secondary Scholarship (for new external Malaysians ONLY). 3. Nexus Discounted Secondary Scholarships (for current Nexus learners). 4. Nexus Internal Discounted Privilege Boarding Scheme (for current Nexus learners). 1. Nexus Full Secondary Scholarship Programme This programme offers a full scholarship to Malaysian students who are keen to enroll in the school in Year 10 (PMR students), leading to the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Education) examinations, or for entry into Year 12 (SPM or IGCSE students), leading to the IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma). The scholarship also includes an option to select full or weekly boarding at the Nexus Boarding House for candidates who want to live at school. The scholarship awards are based on the strength of the learner's academic performance, co-curriculum involvement, communication skills and financial situation. These scholarships are primarily available to those high achieving students who need financial assistance to enroll in an international school and undertake an International Education. Eligibility 1. Malaysian students sitting for PMR in 2012 (enrolling in Year 10 till 11) 2. Malaysian students who have completed SPM or currently sitting IGCSE examinations in 2012 (enrolling in Year 12 till 13) 3. High academic achievement and fluency in English 4. Active participation in co-curricular activities and good communication skills How to apply Interested applicants must submit the following in their application: 1. NISP Scholarship Application Form. 2. Personal Statement – a 300 word essay on the following topic: The Nexus motto is “Embracing Diversity. Challenging Minds”. What does this mean to you? 3. PMR/SPM/IGCSE Trial (OR Actual) Examination Results, which have been verified by your current school OR Latest Standard 6/Form 3 School Exam Results OR Latest Standard 8/Form 5 School Exam Results (If applicants have yet to receive their PMR/SPM/IGCSE trial exam results). Copies of Standard 6 OR Form 3 school reports OR Copies of Standard 8 OR Form 5 OR Year 11 school reports. 4. Awards and Certificates of academic and co-curricular achievements 5. Reference letter from a teacher at their current school highlighting academic and co-curricular achievements in school 6. A copy of the last BE Form completed for the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia to indicate family household income

2. Nexus Discounted Secondary Scholarship Programme (External) This programme offers a discounted scholarship to learners who are keen to enroll in the school but require some financial assistance. This discounted scholarship is only available to external students who are currently in Form 5/Year 11/ Grade 10/Latest Standard 8 and wish to study for the IB Diploma. The maximum discount available is up to 40% discount on the Annual Tuition Fee and is valid for 2 years. These scholarship awards are based on the strength of the learner's academic performance, co-curriculum involvement and communication skills. An Interview with the Head of Secondary School will also be required. How to apply Interested applicants must submit the following in their application: 1. NISP Scholarship Application Form 2. A personal statement as to the reason for your application for a discounted scholarship at NISP, indicating what/how you can contribute to the school (no more than 2 sides of A4). 3. SPM Actual Examination Results, which have been verified by your current school OR Latest Standard 8/Form 5 School Exam Results. Copies of Standard 8 OR Form 5 school reports. OR copies of international exam results (I)GCSE’s and/or predicted grades authenticated by your teachers. 4. A copy of any Awards and Certificates of academic and co-curricular achievements 3. Nexus Discounted Secondary Scholarship Programme (Internal) These programmes offer a discounted scholarship to learners who are already enrolled at Nexus International School at either Year 9 or Year 11. The maximum discount available is up to 40% discount on the Annual Tuition Fee and is valid for 2 years. 1). This discounted scholarship is only available to 2 learners who are currently studying in Year 9 and wish to continue to study at Nexus for Year 10 and Year 11, (I)GCSE examinations. 2). This discounted scholarship is only available to 2 learners who are currently studying in Year 11 and wish to continue to study at Nexus for Year 12 and Year 13, IB Diploma examinations. These scholarship awards are based on the strength of the learner's academic performance, cocurriculum involvement and communication skills. An Interview with the Head of Secondary School will also be required. How to apply Interested applicants must submit the following in their application: 1. NISP Scholarship Application Form 2. A personal statement as to the reason for your application for a discounted scholarship at NISP, indicating what/how you can contribute to the school (no more than 2 sides of A4). 3. A copy of your current academic year reports. 4. A copy of any Awards and Certificates of academic and co-curricular achievements

4. Nexus Internal Boarding Privilege Scheme This programme offers a discounted scholarship to learners who are currently enrolled at Nexus International School and would like to become boarders. The scholarship is available at a 50% discount of the current full boarding fee and is available for a period of 12 months. Applicants will need to show an expression of interest by ing either the school office or boarding house office and to partake in an interview with the Director of Boarding. Please submit all application and ing documents via email to [email protected] or post/hand them to the school at the following address: The Principal's Office Nexus International School, Putrajaya No. 1, Jalan Diplomatik 3/6 Presint 15 62050 Putrajaya, Malaysia Closing date for: Nexus Full & Discounted Secondary Scholarship Programme: Year 12 – 1st June 2012, Year 10 – 13th August 2012 Nexus Discounted – Secondary Scholarship Programme (Internal): Year 10 & Year 12 – 1st June 2012

About them :P Nexus International School, Putrajaya is more than just an international school. It is a place where young people come together to become global citizens of the future. We believe that the classroom is constantly evolving. Thus, we ensure that the latest teaching and learning methods together with state-of-the art technology is incorporated into our curriculum. We take great pride in challenging young minds and stimulating children's naturally inquisitive nature through acclaimed International Curricula. Heartily embracing diversity, we encourage full cultural assimilation between each student's individual ethnicity and history, with their host country Malaysia.

Purpose statement Purpose Statement

To educate the youth of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community.

Core Values 1. Being dedicated to a culture of excellence 2. Upholding ethical practices at all times 3. Being ionate in whatever we do 4. Respecting and caring for each other 5. Openness in communication 6. Creating an enjoyable environment Our Vision Nexus International School will be an internationally minded learning community that nurtures and s every child’s emotional, physical, creative and intellectual needs in order that they can achieve academic success and become globally responsible citizens. We will accomplish this by celebrating diversity and challenging minds. Our Promise To treat everyone as gifted and talented individuals and to foster those talents and gifts through careful mentorship and guidance that is based on respect for all. To provide an environment that allows these talents to flourish; one that is innovative, progressive and grounded in trust, comion and respect.

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from my personal view embracing diversity means to accept a variety u knw in this case, religion i think challenging minds meaning this school is all in for anything for self improvement to push each individual to go futher beyond their limit meaning they dont care abt ur skin colour and they will push u beyond ur limit but i wld suggest u go snoop around their history and incorporate tht in ur essay shows u did some work and research but make sure to have a lot of personal input so u know where the motto came from what inspired it u know? so u have an idea what its about and u know what to write

Meaning of embracing diversity

talk about embracing diversity, but what does this really mean? Say that you have employees and/or customers who speak English as a second language. Can you pronounce their names? Speak some common words or phrases in their native language? If the answer is yes, you are showing signs of embracing diversity. For leaders, embracing diversity means they must do far more than merely accept the existence of diversity. To make diversity work, they must embrace it, and this starts by modeling good diversity skills, by showing respect and appreciation for the differences among the people they lead, and by helping others accept and value these differences. Fundamentally, embracing diversity translates into showing respect for others and their differences. Tolerance for uncertainties (haziness) in language, styles and behavior, is at the top of a list created by William Sonnenschein, a diversity expert and author of "The Diversity Toolkit." So for the employer who has Latino customers and employees, as an example, it makes a significant difference when he or she is able to pronounce names and common words in Spanish. A friendly "Buenos Dias" makes a nice welcome in the morning as does "Buenos Tardes" in the afternoon and "Buenos Noches" in the evening. Using such phrases and pronouncing them correctly, represents a key step to embracing diversity. And besides, it's fun to learn a new language! Flexibility is another key factor. When situations are new, difficult or challenging, do you show flexibility? Do you give your employees and customers added time and assistance for adjusting to change?

Self-awareness represents another point on Sonnenschein's diversity embracement list. A person must understand his or her own reactions and know what they bring to the diverse workplace. Maybe you enjoy dressing in expensive clothing; how do you feel about the employee who would rather dress comfortably than model your expensive image? What is important to you may not even be on the radar of your employee or customer. The whole world does not enjoy dressing formally so are you being unfair in your evaluation of others who do not dress exactly like you do? Empathy is another requirement. Are you capable of feeling what someone who is different from you might be feeling in new or strange surroundings? What about the new employee who comes to the XYZ Company from a country of extreme poverty. Will they truly feel welcome at a large cocktail party after their first day of work? Or overwhelmed? Or even frightened? Can you imagine how you would feel in their shoes? How would a new mother returning to work after having a baby feel if she did not have an appropriate place to use a breast pump? Sound bizarre? Recently in Iowa, a company refused to allow a woman to use their "special" lactation room because she didn't fill out a form that required three days notice to use such a facility. The woman finally had to leave work (and quit) because of the physical pain she was in due to her employer's insensitivity. Are you patient? Some cultures (actually most) do not consist of Type A racers, requiring a manager's adjustment if the working relationship is going to be successful. A sense of humor tops off this list that comes from Sonnenschein's book, "The Diversity Toolkit." When we lose our sense of humor, we lose our sense of humanity, as well as our perspective. But humor is tricky. Having a sense of humor certainly does not mean poking fun at someone because they are "different." It does not mean mimicking someone's accent or laughing behind their back. It does mean enjoying others and keeping in mind the ability to laugh at oneself can dispel tension. - showing respect, tolerance, flexibility, self-awareness, empathy, patience and humor means that you are well on your way to embracing diversity.