A Brief History of the Scholarship
Today, the word “scholarship” usually brings to mind financial support for a student to attend a school or university. But the idea is considerably older than the modern univer
Why Curiosity May Be Education’s Greatest Gift
For much of our lives, education revolves around answers. We revise for examinations, solve problems and work towards the correct response. Progress is measured by accuracy, and ac
What Do We Really Know About the Impact of Scholarships?
Every year, governments, universities, charities and private donors invest billions of dollars in scholarships. The reasoning is simple enough. Remove financial barriers, give tale
Why the Best Students Are Comfortable Being Wrong
One of the greatest misconceptions about education is that its purpose is to produce the right answers. Schools reward correct responses. Examinations measure accuracy. University