Quote Originally Posted by Kendal View Post
In my view education should not depend on getting or not getting a scholarship. Money should not play a part .. everybody should have the chance to go as far as their ability allows.

Of course in reality we are hampered by cost and this is not possible but the fact it is not feasable today does not mean it is not the goal for tommorow. I went to university and my government paid uni fees and my personal expenses. I did not have to win a scholarship or pay a dime. All I had to do was meet the entrance requirements. If the UK could do it.. then USA could. (note - it has changed now in UK but the point is valid).
I am unable to agree with you. That thing we receive at no cost to ourselves is not valued. I have seen this personally. There exist scholarships that are available without biased requirements. More a reward for service rendered. More along the lines of deferred compensation. But you did work for it!