P Diddy's Son Got a Full Ride to College: Should He Take It or Leave It for Someone Who Needs the Money More?
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2012/06/01 20:00:00
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Justin Combs, son of rapper and record producer Sean "Diddy" Combs, is under fire for receiving a full $54,000 scholarship to UCLA. Combs received the scholarship for graduating high school with a 3.75 and doing well enough in football to make the Bruins, but some argue that he shouldn't be eligible to receive the scholarship because his dad is worth upwards of $500 million.
The core argument is over whether or not Diddy's fortune should play into the equation at all. UCLA released a statement explaining, "Unlike need-based scholarships, athletic scholarships are awarded to students strictly on the basis of their athletic and academic ability -- not their financial need. Athletic scholarships, such as those awarded to football or basketball players, do not rely on state funds. Instead, these scholarships are entirely funded through UCLA Athletics ticket sales, corporate partnerships, media contracts and private donations from supporters." What do you think P Diddy's son Justin Combs should do?
The core argument is over whether or not Diddy's fortune should play into the equation at all. UCLA released a statement explaining, "Unlike need-based scholarships, athletic scholarships are awarded to students strictly on the basis of their athletic and academic ability -- not their financial need. Athletic scholarships, such as those awarded to football or basketball players, do not rely on state funds. Instead, these scholarships are entirely funded through UCLA Athletics ticket sales, corporate partnerships, media contracts and private donations from supporters." What do you think P Diddy's son Justin Combs should do?
Be proud you earned the scholarship, but be honest enough to give it to someone that needs it. Or better yet, take it, and set up a fund with your own money to establish a scholarship for those that can't afford it!!!
Personally, if I were in his place, I would find it gratifying that I earned a full ride, but if I didn't need it, I would give the next person who does need a full ride a chance.
cation but can't afford it. P Diddy can easily afford to pay every red cent for all of his kids
college education. The scholarship should go to someone who really really needs it.
He should never have had the opertunity to earn any scolarship to begin with. Come
on! He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His father can easily and redily
afford to support him through college. Too many other black (and otherwise) kids out
there are at least as deserving of an opertunity to obtain a batchlors and a masters
degree but are not as fortunate as P Diddy's boy to be born into wealth. P Diddy
should cover most of his childrens education and they can obtain part time employment
for extra spending money. The scholarship should go to a kid who truly needs it.
It's a semi reasonable amount. Now, will Justin use that scholarship wisely ? Will He put in the effort, & stay the long run , & not only make his Father proud, but, himself as well ?
Second: Why do you think the school is giving the scholarship to Justin? Because of his "talent". Why would you want to "punish" someone from getting something on his own, just because his father can afford to pay? Don't you think it's important that Justin goes there ON HIS OWN?
Third: Let's get real here. UCLA - as well as its scholarship AND sports program - is going to benefit from Justin being at the school - if he chooses to go there.
And finally: It's Justin's decision. Good for him that he was able to be his own star!
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