I think a scholarship means an opportunity for people to earn an education. Without assistance from an outside source, students may have trouble paying for the degree. Scholarships help students have more time to focus on their studies. For many students, the stresses of working make it difficult for them to graduate on time, or graduate with the high grades they have the potential to achieve. For other students, the work/study life is unsustainable, and they discontinue their studies altogether. And I think scholarships can fill the gap. I feel with the assistance it can support students who fall in the gap between high and low-income levels.