<VV> Frank Winchell Memorial Corvair Scholarship

[Mark Corbin]

Tim,

I hope you realize that my question was NOT about existing rules, but
rather about a possible change in them. 

I still feel, personally, that giving away money to someone who either has
less need than (a nearly or equally qualified) someone else, or doesn't
need the money at all to further their education, is a waste of money.
Certainly I am adamantly against ANY scholarship program granting to a
full-ride student what amounts to "party" money, particularly when it is at
the expense of someone who would put it to good use, like financing their
education. Hence the criteria of "need" necessarily enters into the
equation. And particularly because CORSA is a non-profit organization, I
think philanthropy (and hence financial need) rightfully should be part of
the committee's decision making. That's why I feel the way I do.

I hope you will respect my right as a CORSA member to differ on this
subject from others in CORSA's membership, and my right to express those
opinions openly and without being persecuted for them.

-Mark


> [Original Message]
> From: tim mahler <flat6vair at insightbb.com>
> To: VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Subject: <VV> Frank Winchell Memorial Corvair Scholarship
>
> That is the official name.  It has also been called the CPF Scholarship
and 
> the CORSA Scholarship.  It is funded by a dedicated CPF scholarship fund
not 
> general CPF donations.
>
> The current Rules
> Award Critiria
> Eligibility -- CORSA Member in good standing or child, grandchild, ward
of a 
> member in good standing
>                 Must be high school senior or graduate (or GED )
> Scholarship - must have at least a 3.0 grade point avg (scale of 4.0) or 
> equivalent.
>                   show evidence of scholastic achievement and potential
> Character  Applicant must exhibit high standards of personal conduct and 
> responsibility
> Leadership  applicant should be able to demonstrate capacity to provide 
> direction and guidance in activities both in school and community
>
> In Short  - A MERIT Scholarship    not a needs based grant.
>
> I personnally think adding financial needs diminishes the merits -- How
do 
> you weigh a top merit person against financial need?
>
> I say NO   to including financial information on the Winchell Corvair 
> Scholarship.  Keep it Merit Based
>
> There are many Needs based grants  as well as many Merit (only) 
> Scholarships.   One is not necessarily better than the other.  Adding
need 
> to a merit scholarship means someone like myself would have had to choose 
> between making money for myself or doing extra curricular activities -- i 
> did the former, and worked through college.  Got some Merit Scholarships 
> through work to help the first year or two.
>
> tim mahler