Why do you need our $500 scholarship?
Department of Education mission statement: “ Our mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ” My time spent searching and applying for scholarships has illuminated the flaws in our education system. The costs for university degrees have risen precipitously over the span of the last 100 years. According to the differences in the tuition costs for Harvard University between 1988 and 2018, the current cost is more than two-and-a-half times as much as it was – a markup of 163 percent. This is not an isolated incident; it is a national phenomenon. The increase in college costs has forced students to search for alternative methods of payment: loans, grants, and scholarships. The once “alternative methods” have now become the primary option for students trying to pay for their education. According to the Federal Reserve, loans have become the most popular option and account for $1.48 t...