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The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 16, 2009

In response to "College grants favor wealthy" (Front page, May 10): I am a junior in high school, living in the Westchase community, working just as hard as anyone else to obtain a grant from Bright Futures. If receiving this scholarship was based on family income, I would have it covered. However, course grades, test scores and community service hours determine the amount that Bright Futures grants students.

This scholarship not only gives people the chance to receive money, but also provides students with beneficial life skills and reasons to maintain high grades, test scores and a high GPA..

This GPA strategy is not only provided throughout high school, but also in college where students must maintain the required grade-point average. This in turn benefits Florida colleges with a higher academic status and funds that could potentially be used out of state.

MARISSA SHEARER

Tampa

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