The Long Reach Of Scholarships And Support
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Scholarships do more than offset tuition costs — they give students the time and flexibility to pursue internships, research, and campus involvement that shape long-term career outcomes. As the purchasing power of the Pell Grant has declined sharply and financial pressure remains one of the leading reasons students leave without a degree, institutional scholarship support has become a critical bridge between access and completion. Recipients often become donors themselves, creating a generational cycle of investment that extends the reach of a single award far beyond graduation day.
Originally published: May 28, 2026
Author: Marvin Krislov
Position: President
Institution: Pace University
Published by: Forbes