I read a letter aloud to several staff members last week. After I finished, Program Director Thurman Young summed up the story as one of redemption, practically writing the blogpost …
In Honor of Ancestors: A Family Remembers
I have a story for you. We’ve received word of a gift totaling $17,000 we will receive in the coming month or two. But that’s the middle of the story. …
Making the Money Work
It’s safe to say that every student on financial aid has had moments of terrible challenge in making the money work. Big gaps, deposits due before aid arrives, unforeseen emergencies, …
Scholarships, with Strings Attached
I stood with a student and her mother, hearing their indecision. The student had to choose between two athletic scholarships, one requiring she maintain a 2.5 and another a 3.0 …
Policymaking Toolkit for Tough Times
Right now, policy is being made not by legislation but by incompetence and intimidation. These tactics were not among the principles set forth by the founding mothers of The Scholarship …