I think there are a lot of useless scholarships in the world. I've always been of the opinion thst scholarships are for people who EARN them by working hard, not by being given free money. I can't think of any off the top of my head, but when my brother was getting ready for college there was a website full of RIDICULOUS scholarships that take all the pride out of getting one.
at the same time, scholarships can be the make or break for whether or not someone can afford to go to school. I'm one of those people. Yes, I can take out student loans (which I intend to do). But I've worked by butt off so I know that I can earn scholarships because otherwise (even with loans) there is just no way I could go to college.
I agree that scholarships for volunteering in the community can be a little ridiculous.
I believe that scholarships should go to people who earn them by going above and beyond - whether it's academically or in the community. But they should be EARNED, not given away for doing very little or nothing. |