<p>No, it does not mean that if you were a minority that you would be getting the money too. My D has not been awarded anything of the sort. In her case, she has received merit based on grades and stats, and the family financial status has determined the rest. Minorities, amongst themselves, are not all treated the same as people sometimes assume.</p>
<p>Yes, you have an example here of where someone received something that you don’t think he should have received. Get ready for adulthood, watching coworkers get promoted over you, women pick other men, others receive praise you think is unjust. It’s natural to think such things are unfair, but it will be hard to have a happy life if you look at others’ benefits as a slight against you.</p>
<p>What about my obstacle of having to pay full, or close to, to go to the same college as a student on a “diversity scholarship” even thought we are no different. Are you a minority?</p>
<p>You used quotation marks and then altered what I said. I never said “all whites” complain. You’re flat out lying, and there’s evidence right above your post that shows that.</p>
<p>paintmuffin, I know it is to level the playing field. But the key word is “more” minorities. His “playing field” is already leveled. He is an upper middle class citizen living in the suburbs. Honestly, what does he need to do in order to stop recieving an advantage?</p>
<p>As I understand it, affirmative action is meant to help minorities, but what if some of them do not need helping? Do they still need to recieve it?</p>
<p>My mistake, but even without all, thats still racist. What is I said " minorities need affirmative action to get into college" Still a racist comment.</p>
<p>Your a minority, so of course your going to defend something you benefitted from. And even if you succeed in life and have enough money to send your kids anywhere, they will recieve the benefit of these “diversity scholarships” and this will never end.</p>
<p>You’re so worried about what your “African American” friend is achieving instead of paying attention to what you are doing, your goals, and where you are headed. Additionally, you have no idea what this student experiences on a daily basis because you are not a visible racial minority. I suggest you read an article by Peggy McIntosh on white privilege. Hopefully, you’ll learn something new.</p>
<p>Like I said, sometimes the “help” is not because they need FINANCIAL help:
<strong>Even subconscious, unintentional, unnoticed-by-other-white-people racism can be a disadvantage</strong>, and your friend is living through it EVERY DAY.</p>
<p>I have to say, from first hand experience, many Caucasians do confront racism. My school has developed a gang problem and about 95% of African-Americans, 80% of Hispanics, and 15% of Caucasians are associated with a gang (don’t accuse me of racism for saying 95% of African-Americans in my school are members of a gang because it is a mere fact. I would even say it is an understatement). These minority gang members do voice their hatred for white students on a daily basis. They group together by race and harass students of different ethnicities. The other day I saw a white student get screamed at and threatened by a group of African-Americans for standing in the spot that they wanted to stand in. A random white student turned and told the student getting yelled at to just comply to avoid a confrontation. So, yes, whites in some areas experience more racism and harassment than minority groups. </p>
<p>I do however support affirmative action. Racial diversity undeniably brings different perspectives to schools. There are several preconceived notions about minority groups that are ingrained in society and minorities inevitably come into contact with these stereotypes. Just by overcoming these preconceptions, minorities develop different perspectives and experiences than their white counterparts. It takes some level of strength to defy expectations and I have no problem rewarding students for strength.</p>
<p>Oh, it also annoys me when students say the ONLY reason someone was awarded a scholarship/was admitted to a college was because of their race. It is only one factor. The minority student still excelled and worked hard.</p>
<p>My D did not set my “minority money” and we pay full cost. Every minority scholarship we researched had a merit AND need requirement. If you know of something different, post it. Every time I ask this, I get no responses (other than engineering internships… Thanks for that!).</p>
<p>Scholarships aside, I think there is a benefit from diversity at schools, but it’s all been said before in FAQ threads I through 7.</p>
<p>" don’t accuse me of racism for saying 95% of African-Americans in my school are members of a gang because it is a mere fact."</p>
<p>LOL! In my kids school, that would be BOTH of them…"</p>
<p>Susan, what advantages will I recieve as a white male. What is going to be given to me? I know you’ll say I’ll get a job over a minority, but how do you even know thats true.</p>
<p>Jaddua, I’ve got to agree with mattt on one thing-- if saying “Canadians love to ski” is okay, it’s definitely okay to say “Black people listen to hip hop.” Which could definitely be viewed as racist. Please don’t contradict yourself. With all due respect, you’re weakening our argument. :)</p>
<p>There are still places in America where being black and successful can get you physically assaulted. While that may not happen much where you and I live, I think it’s a bit ridiculous to claim that middle class black and middle class white people have basically identical experiences.</p>
<p>The Jerome Holland Scholarship was created in 1987 to help the University of Virginia compete for the most promising African American students in the country. Named for the late Ambassador to Sweden, the CAP Charitable Foundation sponsored scholarship is a reflection of his commitment to academic excellence and public service. All African American students applying to the University are automatically considered for the five to seven Holland Scholarships available each year. Most Holland Scholars are in the top 10% of their class and have a 1300 or better on the SAT.</p>