Impact of scholarship on students academic motivation and

personality

Assalamualikum! I am a student of BS Applied Psychology at Women’s

University Multan. We are conducting a research for our thesis on “Impact of
scholarship on students academic motivation and personality, under the
supervision of Prof. Dr. Asma Bashir. This study aims to examine the impact
of scholarship on students personality development.

This survey is anonymous and confidential, and should take approximately

10-15 minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary, and you may
withdraw at any time.

Thankyou for your time and input.

Age:

o 18-22
o 33-26
o 27-30

Gender:

o Male
o Female

Marital status:

o Married
o Unmarried

Education level:

o Intermediate
o Undergraduate
o Postgraduate
o Other

Did you ever receive scholarship?

o Yes
o No
Using the scale below, indicate to what extent each of the following items
presently corresponds to one of the reasons why you go to college.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

1. WHY DO YOU GO TO COLLEGE?

1.Because with only a high-school degree I would not find a high-paying job
later on.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

2.Because I experience pleasure and satisfaction while learning new things.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately
5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

3.Because I think that a college education will help me better prepare for
the career I have chosen.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

4.For the intense feelings I experience when I am communicating my own

ideas to others.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

5.Honestly, I don’t know; I really feel that I am wasting my time in school.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

6.For the pleasure I experience while surpassing myself in my studies.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

7.To prove to myself that I am capable of completing my college degree.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

8.In order to obtain a more prestigious job later on.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

9.For the pleasure I experience when I discover new things never seen
before.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

10. Because eventually it will enable me to enter the job market in a field
that I like.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

11. For the pleasure that I experience when I read interesting authors.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

12. I once had good reasons for going to college; however, now I wonder
whether I should continue

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

13. For the pleasure that I experience while I am surpassing myself in one
of my personal accomplishments.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely
14. Because of the fact that when I succeed in college I feel important.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

15. Because I want to have “the good life” later on.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

16. For the pleasure that I experience in broadening my knowledge about

subjects which appeal to me.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

17. Because this will help me make a better choice regarding my career
orientation.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

18. For the pleasure that I experience when I feel completely absorbed by
what certain authors have written.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

19. I can’t see why I go to college and frankly, I couldn’t care less.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately
5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

20. For the satisfaction I feel when I am in the process of accomplishing

difficult academic activities.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

21. To show myself that I am an intelligent person.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

22. In order to have a better salary later on.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little
4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

23. Because my studies allow me to continue to learn about many things

that interest me.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

24. Because I believe that a few additional years of education will improve
my competence as a worker.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

25.For the “high” feeling that I experience while reading about various
interesting subjects.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

26. I don’t know; I can’t understand what I am doing in school

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

27. Because college allows me to experience a personal satisfaction in my

quest for excellence in my studies.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

28. Because I want to show myself that I can succeed n my studies.

1. Does not correspond at all

2. Corresponds very little

3. Corresponds a little

4. Corresponds moderately

5. Corresponds a lot

6. Corresponds very much

7. Corresponds completely

The Big Five Inventory (BFI)

Here are a number of characteristics that may or may not apply to you. For
example, do you agree

That you are someone who likes to spend time with others? Please choose a
number below each

Statement to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with that
statement.

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

I see Myself as Someone Who:

1. Is talkative

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

2. Tend to find faults with other

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

3. Does a thorough job

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

4. Is depressed, blue

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

5. Is original, comes up with new ideas

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little
3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

6. Is reserved

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

7. Is helpful and unselfish with others

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

8. Can be somewhat careless

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

9. Is relaxed, handles stress well

1.Disagree strongly
2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

10. Is curious about many different things

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

11. Is full of energy

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

12. Starts quarrels with others

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

13. Is a reliable worker

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

14. Can be tense

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

15. Is ingenious, a deep thinker

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

16. Generates a lot of enthusiasm

1.Disagree strongly
2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

17. Has a forgiving nature

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

18. Tends to be disorganized

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

19. Worries a lot

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

20. Has an active imagination

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

21. Tends to be quiet

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

22. Is generally trusting

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

23. Tends to be lazy

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

24. Is emotionally stable, not easily upset

25. Is inventive

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

26. Has an assertive personality

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

27. Can be cold and aloof

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

28. Perseveres until the task is finished

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little
5.Agree strongly

29. Can be moody

30. Valus artistic, aesthetic experience

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

31. Is sometimes shy, inhibited

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

32. Is considerate and kind to almost everyone

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

33. Does things efficiently

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little
3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

34. Remains calm in tense situation

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

35. Prefers work that is routine

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

36. Is outgoing, sociable

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

37. Is sometimes rude to others

1.Disagree strongly
2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

38. Make plans and follows through with them

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

39. Gets nervous easily

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

40. Likes to reflect, play with ideas

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

41. Has few artistic interests

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

42. Likes to cooperate with others

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

43. Is easily distracted

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly

44. Is sophisticated in art music or literature

1.Disagree strongly

2.Disagree a little

3.Neither agree nor disagree

4.Agree a little

5.Agree strongly