Gavels and Gears

Ohio State sent me a nice email today:

Dear Rayman:

It is with great pleasure that I inform you of your selection to receive a Moritz Academic Merit Scholarship. John Ruskin, an English author and poet once wrote: ?quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.? We believe that the high quality of your academic achievement was not an accident, but the result of synergy created by your drive, talents and commitment. We also believe that it is only a glimpse of the great work that you will do in the future. We are proud to bestow this honor upon you.
The Moritz Academic Merit Scholarship is automatically renewable for each of your three years at the Moritz College of Law. This award does not include any need based or specialty scholarships for which you may apply by March 1st of each year. To maintain your scholarship you must earn a 2.5 GPA or better in the College of Law. You must also maintain the highest standards of integrity and character. Violations of the Moritz College of Law Honor Code, University policies, criminal statutes or other acts of moral turpitude may result in forfeiture of the your scholarship.
Your total Moritz Academic Merit Scholarship award is $11000.00 a year, for each of your three years of law school. To accept the Academic Merit Scholarship, please complete the following Scholarship Acceptance Form by April 1st of this year or seven days after the receipt of this e-mail if received after March 24th.

It is almost as if I have made 11k today — Alright! seriously though, that scholarship will make tuition at OSU a manageable 11k per year. That’s not considering the fact that I can still apply for the Moritz leadership scholarships – which I am going to do. I think this has made a commitment to Ohio State that much more likely.

Now theres the question of whether or not I try to negotiate. I don’t really have anything to negotiate with. This scholarship award makes Ohio State my most affordable option. So maybe I should just take the money and run.

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