- refers to a system ⇒ that distributes opportunities and reward according to merit
- people are rewarded according to efforts they put in rather than factors such as race, religion and family background
- when people are rewarded based on abilities and effort ⇒ they are encouraged to work harder
SocialStudiesExamples Eg: students in govt and specialized schools ⇒ offered awards based on their character, leadership, conduct learning attitudes and academic performance.
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Edusave award for achievement, good leadership and services (EAGLES) → for up to 10% of students from each school who have demonstrated leadership qualities, services to community and schools, excellence in non academic activities and good conduct
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Edusave good progress award → for students who are within top 10% of schools level and course ⇒ in terms of improvement in academic performance and have demonstrated good conduct
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Edusave scholarship → for students who are within top 10% of their schools level and course ⇒ in terms of academic performance and have demonstrated good conduct
Junior Sports academy ⇒ 2 year free sports development sportsmen and sportswomen ⇒ but looks for raw diamonds → students with good motor skills and hand eye coordination ability ⇒ and helps then develop their sporting skills through professional coaching