Scholarships actually do benefit the poor academically. But they also benefit the not-so-poor very much at the expense of the very poor.

However, whether you succeed or fail- whether rich or poor- after the sponsorship is not the call of the sponsor but the recipient.

@Ric Dees
Did you mean..Scholarships for children of the poor ?

ric it is the right thing kabisa even withstanding the culture. heck the dude is bright isnt he?

@Chepkel
Some common misunderstanding is that you have to be a straight A student to get into this schools...answer No!!

Applicants can distinguish themselves for admission in a number of ways. Some show unusual academic promise through experience or achievements in study or research. Many are "well rounded" and have contributed in various ways to the lives of their schools or communities. Others are "well lopsided" with demonstrated excellence in a particular endeavor—academic, extracurricular or otherwise. Still others bring perspectives formed by unusual personal circumstances or experiences.

Academic accomplishment in high school is important, but we also seek people with enthusiasm, creativity and strength of character.

Most admitted students rank in the top 10–15 percent of their graduating classes, having taken the most rigorous secondary school curriculum available to them.

This ii a nut-shell is what a top IVY league college in the US looks for.

I still believe is if most of the companies back home adopted similar traits then i think we would see a renaissance and all who trade in shares would laugh all the way to the bank.

I still marvel at the classic job adverts back at home " A degree in Finance with CPA/ACCA, post graduate would be an added advantage,10 years experience, 5 of which should be a senior level in management etc ,etc..Jeezand we still wonder why we have clowns!!!

@Chepkel
I feel for your boy:(
It's sad,that we live in a society where people are highly judged by their grades and never by their capabilities. It's very hard to source for scholarships for students who dont score straight A's regardless of their situation and talents. I wish you had presented your case to the Sk/Wazua charity club last year when tyhe boy was having difficulty with schools fees,coz maybe we'd have been able to help,and he'd now be in a better position having probably scored better grades..but usijali,you can still keep us updated on his situation and we'll see what we can do as a group or from our sources out there. Dont give up on the boy..there's always hope out there somewhere.