So I’m in the process of trying to decide if it is worth it to go to this scholarship event, which is taking place in two days. Here is the situation:
For this academic recognition program, one student every month is nominated by counselors from each of about eight or nine schools, and an article is written about them in the local newspaper. At the end of the year, we are all invited to a night of recognition, where three scholarships are given out randomly in the amounts of $1500, $1000, and $500. You must be present to win any scholarships.
Currently, I have about $5000 of private scholarships that I will be applying to college. I will be able to use up to $7500 in private scholarships to cover costs of attendance.
Basically, because of the fact that it’s random, the chance of getting chosen is low, and I could be doing other activities, is it worth it to go to this event? I’m pretty torn, and even analyzing the numbers doesn’t help right now. Thanks!
If it’s local and doesn’t cost anything, why not go. Even if you get $500, most schools will let you use it on a computer purchase. Since you are not up to the $7500 yet, you may get an additional $1500.
@pmmywest Otherwise, I would be doing some volunteer work, and possibly some private tutoring. I think the event would be about two hours. And in total, there could be as many as about 60 people to whom the scholarship could be given.
@bordertexan I get what you mean. I know I wouldn’t lose anything from going. I would simply be giving up some other activities that I enjoy doing, but with the chances so low as it is, I’m now sure if it’s worth the two hours…
It just seems so ungracious to not bother to attend an even people did bother to nominate you for. Those are better odds to get some college money than many truly random scholarships. Yet it isn’t even really about the money but that it means nothing to you, you can’t be bothered to get out of bed for less than 2k or something? The strange position that two hours is cannot be spared for camaraderie and compliments from well meaning people. If I heard those words from my kid I would be kicking her butt all the way to this event.
Yes. I’m guessing it is today…a few people went to a lot of trouble to ensure you a spot. So think of it as a sign of respect to them if nothing more. And free cheesecake/pie whatever. These little bits add up after all.