<p>Isn’t the selection process controlled by alumni and other “interested” parties who aren’t actually a part of the university?</p>
<p>And I have a full ride to UVA. (not c/o UVA) The existence of merit-based scholarships doesn’t really affect me. I just think it would be nice for other students to receive more of them. I’m not going to ride around on a white stallion with banners to try and raise awareness for the issue.</p>