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Lederman, Douglas – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1994
Many colleges award more merit-based scholarship money to athletes than to all other undergraduates combined. Critics say this sends disturbing messages about institutional priorities. Others claim athletic scholarships derive from sports-related income. Awarding of athletic scholarships based on need would partially alleviate the problem. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Athletics, College Students, Comparative Analysis
