Scholarships are very important and sometimes even vital to students gaining a higher education. They can assist students trying to go college by providing money for tuition and books. Also, they are in a sense a reward for students who work hard and dedicate themselves to their education. Scholarships allow students to focus more on school and working than on financial issues. It must be taken into consideration that tuition and books are not the only expenses students have in college. They need a place to live, transportation, food, and all of the other basic necessities. By getting a scholarship students will be less stressed and can make school their main focus school and then working to provide for themselves. Scholarships are very important and can help students in many ways.