How to get a scholarship
No matter the amount, competition for scholarships is strenuous. You are battling against individuals who more than likely have at least one upper hand against you, an advantage such as being raised in a particular area.
This person got lucky when applying for a scholarship. Although their district was broken up and absorbed into neighboring districts 60 years ago, there was still a scholarship available for people from the old district. After realizing this, they applied for the said scholarship and were the only person to do so. Isn’t winning by default the best?