<p>Fwiw, many top publics in the USA offer full-ride merit scholarships. </p>
<p>I think that merit scholarships are a GREAT benefit to students and families. More power to the consumer! IMO, every school in the USA that has the means to do so should offer merit scholarships. It’s hard to fathom when I read posts on CC that decry their use. For a variety of good reasons, students may not always choose to accept these offers, but who wouldn’t like to have part or all of their college cost paid for?</p>