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Do you think it is fair or unfair ?
Locals Angry Over $54,000 Scholarship Awarded to Diddy’s Son.
Less than a year after Diddy’s son, Justin Combs, committed to play football at UCLA, state taxpayers are calling on the well-heeled freshman to turn over his $54,000 scholarship to students who need it more.
Less than a year after Diddy’s son, Justin Combs, committed to play football at UCLA, state taxpayers are calling on the well-heeled freshman to turn over his $54,000 scholarship to students who need it more.
In an interview with CNN, education contributor Dr. Steve Perry defended Combs’ merit-based scholarship, saying he earned it fair and square. At the Upstate New York prep school where Combs recently graduated, he maintained a 3.75 GPA while playing cornerback for the football team.
“He’s done what he needs to do to be successful and in ‘Ameritocracy’ we have to accept that no matter who your father is, whether he be rich, poor or absent, that you can in fact be successful on your own merit,” Perry said.
There’s no denying Diddy can afford to send his son to college. The entertainment mogul was recently named the wealthiest artist in hip hop by Forbes Magazine, so far earning $45 million in 2012.
But as Perry pointed out, Combs’ scholarship is awarded to student athletes specifically and isn’t exactly a free ticket to a four-year picnic. Combs will be required to train 40 hours per week as well as attend classes full-time.
That’s not to say parents don’t have a reason to get worked up about the high cost of college these days. The average tuition rate is around $50,000 per year and the trillion-dollar student loan bubble’s all but crippled millions of graduates.
UCLA became a focal point in the Occupy Wall Street protests, with students rallying against planned 16 percent tuition fee hikes. In April, the school was forced to clawback $27 million in financial aid accidentally deposited into students’ accounts.
Combs has made no announcement regarding plans to give back the scholarship.
Source: Yahoo
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Permalink Reply by Tone © on -
the point is this is nothing new
PlaneJaneLane said:So what is your point then, Tone?
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So why post about it?
Tone said:
the point is this is nothing new
PlaneJaneLane said:So what is your point then, Tone?
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Permalink Reply by Tone © on
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Just wanted to see others views on the subject.
PlaneJaneLane said:So why post about it?
Tone said:
the point is this is nothing new
PlaneJaneLane said:So what is your point then, Tone?
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Tone, plenty of kids EARN scholarships. Whether they are academic or athletic, there is a lot of effort put forth by that child to earn and maintain... I think it's sick that grown ass self righteous mughfuggas like yourself have so much time to sit Round & scrutinize a CHILD. Leave that kid be!!!!!
Guess if he was dropping out & tryna be a rapper you'd be proud...
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Permalink Reply by Tone © on
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i was saying that we should be more upset that teacher allow a lot of student athletes to just pass by without giving them the proper knowledge and skill that it takes to Make it In college. I never said that most kids don't earn thier scholarships. I never said that he did not earn it or even should give it back. I hate when you guys add s*** to my post
JustMe said:Tone, plenty of kids EARN scholarships. Whether they are academic or athletic, there is a lot of effort put forth by that child to earn and maintain... I think it's sick that grown ass self righteous mughfuggas like yourself have so much time to sit Round & scrutinize a CHILD. Leave that kid be!!!!!
Guess if he was dropping out & tryna be a rapper you'd be proud...
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You added s*** to your own post!!!!!
If you want to discuss teachers not educating their students, make a thread about THAT!!! Don't bring it in here. Cause that's not what this discussion is about...
Tone said:
i was saying that we should be more upset that teacher allow a lot of student athletes to just pass by without giving them the proper knowledge and skill that it takes to Make it In college. I never said that most kids don't earn thier scholarships. I never said that he did not earn it or even should give it back. I hate when you guys add s*** to my post
JustMe said:Tone, plenty of kids EARN scholarships. Whether they are academic or athletic, there is a lot of effort put forth by that child to earn and maintain... I think it's sick that grown ass self righteous mughfuggas like yourself have so much time to sit Round & scrutinize a CHILD. Leave that kid be!!!!!
Guess if he was dropping out & tryna be a rapper you'd be proud...
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Permalink Reply by PlaneJaneLane on
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He got caught in his stupidity and try to make it intelligent.
JustMe said:You added s*** to your own post!!!!!
If you want to discuss teachers not educating their students, make a thread about THAT!!! Don't bring it in here. Cause that's not what this discussion is about...
Tone said:
i was saying that we should be more upset that teacher allow a lot of student athletes to just pass by without giving them the proper knowledge and skill that it takes to Make it In college. I never said that most kids don't earn thier scholarships. I never said that he did not earn it or even should give it back. I hate when you guys add s*** to my post
JustMe said:Tone, plenty of kids EARN scholarships. Whether they are academic or athletic, there is a lot of effort put forth by that child to earn and maintain... I think it's sick that grown ass self righteous mughfuggas like yourself have so much time to sit Round & scrutinize a CHILD. Leave that kid be!!!!!
Guess if he was dropping out & tryna be a rapper you'd be proud...
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Permalink Reply by Tone © on
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PlaneJaneLane said:He got caught in his stupidity and try to make it intelligent.
JustMe said:You added s*** to your own post!!!!!
If you want to discuss teachers not educating their students, make a thread about THAT!!! Don't bring it in here. Cause that's not what this discussion is about...
Tone said:
i was saying that we should be more upset that teacher allow a lot of student athletes to just pass by without giving them the proper knowledge and skill that it takes to Make it In college. I never said that most kids don't earn thier scholarships. I never said that he did not earn it or even should give it back. I hate when you guys add s*** to my post
JustMe said:Tone, plenty of kids EARN scholarships. Whether they are academic or athletic, there is a lot of effort put forth by that child to earn and maintain... I think it's sick that grown ass self righteous mughfuggas like yourself have so much time to sit Round & scrutinize a CHILD. Leave that kid be!!!!!
Guess if he was dropping out & tryna be a rapper you'd be proud...
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Permalink Reply by OLD $PICE PINE NEEDLE on -
LOL
JustMe said:Tone, plenty of kids EARN scholarships. Whether they are academic or athletic, there is a lot of effort put forth by that child to earn and maintain... I think it's sick that grown ass self righteous mughfuggas like yourself have so much time to sit Round & scrutinize a CHILD. Leave that kid be!!!!!
Guess if he was dropping out & tryna be a rapper you'd be proud...
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