Academic Excellence Endowed Scholarship

Brandon Hart Professor Brines ENG 101.14 19 January 2018 An Analysis of "What’s College Good For?” by Bryan Caplan

In society today, a college education is often seen as a “the next step” in a young adult’s life. Whether they actually know what they would like to earn a degree in, they feel the need to continue their education as almost everyone around them is pursuing post-secondary education of some sort. It is often argued that a college education is not necessary to get ahead because of the manufacture based workforce that is up and coming in America, however, there are many benefits to having a post-secondary education such as a higher rate of pay and more job opportunities.

A college degree is a valuable asset that could ultimately lead to a productive life in society due to the received education, but people without a college degree do turn out more than adequate in regards to societal success. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the forecasted 30 fastest growing jobs between 2010 and 2020, five do not require a high school diploma, nine require a high school diploma, four require an associate 's degree, six require a bachelor 's degree, and six require graduate degrees to get the jobs (College). In an article called “College Education” by ProCon.org,

On July 6, 1999 a future Clemson Tiger was born, me. As the son of two Clemson alumni, it has been the overall goal of my life to attend the beloved Clemson University and follow my parents’ legacy. Experiencing football and baseball games, caressing Howard’s Rock, and making many everlasting memories has enticed me since I was a young boy. I have considered the university to be my number one choice when picking my future college since the first time I stepped foot on the campus. Knowing that I was initially not accepted into the undergraduate program urges me to prove myself and show the staff of Clemson all that I can bring to better further the reputation of the university. I have worked extremely hard to get to where I am today, but all I can do is get better and I will do whatever it takes to help guarantee my success as a student at Clemson University. I intend to live on campus to help ensure exemplary grades, attend all classes whether attendance is mandatory or optional, and lastly, I have an strong and supportive family of successful alumni to push me to be a prosperous student. My family deeply believes in a Clemson education over another because it has enabled them to be successful in the business world and obtain the high ranking positions in their companies that they possess today. Their success with their Clemson degrees inspire me to obtaining the cherished honor of a Clemson graduate and grow the highly respected reputation of a

Education has various connections with almost every aspect of everyone’s life. Thus, the higher the level of education people are able to reach, the more benefits it has on the individual’s life and the society in general. Therefore, David Leonhardt argues in his article “Is College Worth It? Clearly, New Data Say” that the decision not to attend college is “among the most economically irrational decisions anyone could make,” in spite of the cost of attending college which will be paid off in the long run. Consequently, high education is considered as a major factor in solving economic problems and improving the economy, among other solutions.

National Honor Society is more than a club I am apart of, it has given me the motivation to strive to keep my grades at a certain level, keep up with community service, treat others with respect, and also conduct myself in a mature manner. The National Honor Society Scholarship would help fund my schooling at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida.

I am honored to be one of the recipients of the Lawrence J. Sonneman and Laurelle A. Sonneman Endowed Memorial Scholarship. Thanks to your generous support I am the first in my family to attend college.

At the beginning of the fall semester 1998, my boss, and I exchanged educational views concerning the economical advantages linked to a college degree. He suggested that I seek out a college education – same thing my husband recommended (in the previous chapter).

As a young boy, I was compelled to defect the country of Cuba along with my family. While the experience was dark and full of difficulty, we had the tremendous privilege of living in this prosperous nation—the United States of America. Being the victim of unfairness, bullying, and inequality since my arrival has strengthened me and taught me that giving up is never an option in sports or academics. I believe I deserve the David Logan Scholarship because I am hard working and committed like the memorable David Logan was, and I would use the award for the sole purpose of enriching my education.

The William F. Bryan Endowed Law Scholarship was established to assist students who have excelled in their academic studies. As an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at San Antonio, I was recognized on the President's List or Honor Roll five out of my seven semesters. I then had the honor of graduating Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Economics and Management with an International Concentration. Because of my hard work, I will enter the 2016-2017 class with a GPA and LSAT score in the 75th percentile. The William F. Bryan Endowed Law Scholarship will greatly assist me in my continued quest of achieving academic excellence at St. Mary’s University School of

This scholarship has certainly strengthened my opportunities at my university. I have been able to take the necessary courses in Criminal Justice which I would have not otherwise been able to pay for due to financial burden. The benefits of this opportunity has helped me focus on my studies and achieve the educational goals that I have set for myself such as being on the Dean’s List my first semester at my university. I have been able to accomplish my current goal maintaining a 3.7 GPA and future goals of becoming a successful professional in the field of Criminal Justice. Because of RMHC scholarship I have had a significant burden and stressed relieved from my college experience. Overall, this scholarship will continue to make a significant

June 2015, Deer Park, TX – Annually Shell Federal Credit Union awards John Garrison College Scholarships to deserving seniors. This year the students were required to write a 250 word essay on what the difference between a bank and a credit union and why a young adult would use a credit union over a bank for their future needs. Other criteria such as GPA, community involvement, extracurricular activities and volunteer hours play a factor in scoring to award the scholarships.

As the cost of education increases, many students search for assistance to help cover that cost. That form of assistance could come from burdensome financial aid or a scholarship that provides the student with an education free from debt. That’s why I am writing you today Mr. Alan Hall on behalf of the Student Scholarship Committee, bellow we have outlined the (1) the benefits to the student, (2) the benefits to you, and (3) how you can take action to help.

This connection is both quantitative and qualitative in that quality of life increasingly benefits from both the amount of education we receive and the quality of that education. To a great extent we define our quality of life based on economic status. Education has been very clearly shown to allow us access to employment, and to make us more informed consumers. Thus, an educated society is one that is capable of developing individuals who can both specialize, and who can make informed decisions about goods and services outside their area of specialization. This is a central need to both industries and citizens in a capitalist society.

A debate on whether education is still the driving factor to success in the 21st century has been blooming for some time now which has many of us asking, “Is education still necessary for one to succeed nowadays?” This issue of whether education still holds that value of being the primary aspect of achieving success is of particular interest because it could mean that it could potentially create depreciation in the demand for education in the future, and money spent on acquiring an education could be used to pursue entrepreneurial ventures.