CM scholarship ‘boon from heaven’ for Makha girl

WANGCHUK BHUTIA
MAKHA, 27 Feb:  Eleven-year-old, Khusboo Sharma who hails from Makha, 10th Mile, Patuk (Paksam Busty), East Sikkim has been selected under the Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme 2012 placed in the 7th position and is all set for admission in Pinegrove School in Himachal Pradesh.  Khusboo is a student of Makha Secondary School and had stood first in her last examination of class V at Makha.
About 200 meritorious students were selected under the CM’s Merit Scholarship Scheme this year from a statewide written examination held for class-V students who will now be placed, on full scholarship at reputed schools outside and within the state.
Speaking on this opportunity, Khusboo Sharma shared “For me it’s like a boon from heaven! Though it would be tough to stay away from my parents I am looking ahead because that is what my family has taught me”.
Confessing that she was stunned when she first heard the news, Khusboo is happy that it has made her family proud. “I will give my best efforts and study with dedication at my new school”, said Khusboo.
She thanked her family, friends and teachers, for their support and contribution without which this would not have been possible, she added. She especially expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her teachers for their support in guiding her towards success.  
On the other hand the proud parents, Bhawani Sharma and Durga Sharma also expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, Area MLA of Tumin-Lingee constituency, Ugen T Gyatso, teachers and all well-wishers for their support and contribution.