Day: March 21, 2026

Need-Based vs. Merit-Based Scholarships: How Modern Funding Models Are Bridging the Higher Education Equity Gap

Introduction The landscape of higher education is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a growing recognition of systemic inequities within the system. For decades, the traditional model of funding – largely reliant on institutional endowments and tuition fees – has perpetuated a disparity in access based on socioeconomic background. Says Andrew Hillman,  however, a burgeoning movement […]