Why are scholarships important?

Scholarships are important for students in more ways than just helping them pay for school. Say one student was incapable of going to college for financial reasons. With a scholarship they could finally attend college. Although, with most academic and athletic scholarships students are required to maintain a certain GPA and attendance record to keep their scholarship. This makes sure that students are on their best behavior and are focused on doing well and receiving their degree. After they get out of college and their employers see the work they did in school, they will be greatly impressed by their perseverance and dedication. Scholarships promote attending and getting good grades in college, it is not just free money you have to prove yourself.