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There are no weighted guidelines as far as need vs merit.
We have 2 applicants, so far. A 4.0 girl, from a magnet school, with many other sports and community contributions. Her parents are teachers, and comfortable financially.
The second candidate had a 3.0 from a public school, comes highly recommended, and seems like a worthy candidate. His parents are poorer.
I am torn. Part of me wants to give the poor student the boost. Part of me does not want to penalize the girl for being born of educated parents.
Will receiving this scholarship make a large difference for the needier candidate?
Conversely, will the needier candidate be more likely to receive need based aid vs the second student?
Will receiving this scholarship make a large difference for the needier candidate?
Conversely, will the needier candidate be more likely to receive need based aid vs the second student?
When in doubt, the scholarship should go to the student for whom it will make the most difference.
If I had not received my scholarship I would not have attended college. I'm sure there were people who looked better on paper than me but I'm sure glad they chose me.
What is the criteria, since need v. merit aren't determining factors?
Yes, how are you supposed to choose? Is it simply choosing the person the three of you agree on? What type of documentation are you requiring, and how are you scoring it?
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Will receiving this scholarship make a large difference for the needier candidate?
Conversely, will the needier candidate be more likely to receive need based aid vs the second student?
Very good points as well. It's probably impossible to tell whether these things will happen, however. Having criteria upon which to base your decision would help give you guidance.
Yes, how are you supposed to choose? Is it simply choosing the person the three of you agree on? What type of documentation are you requiring, and how are you scoring it?
Very good points as well. It's probably impossible to tell whether these things will happen, however. Having criteria upon which to base your decision would help give you guidance.
There is no scoring in place. This is only year 2 and last year's winner had to give it back. Part of our job will be to come up with a consistent scoring system, and to decide on how to weigh need verses merit.
To answer someone's question, family income is disclosed on the application.
Without criteria if it is actually called a SCHOLARship, it should go to the best student. A 4.0 in a magnet school (where grade inflation tends to be minimized) is impressive.
Not for nothing, a B student with little income will qualify for a good amount of need based financial aid. Which is different than scholarship.
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