Question

question 17 of 20
which best describes a scholarship?

a. a financial award provided by the federal government
b. a financial loan that does not need to be paid back
c. a financial award that does not need to be paid back
d. a financial award that is available to all

Explanation:

• Option A: Scholarships can be from various sources, not just the federal government, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: A scholarship is not a loan, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: A scholarship is a financial award (not a loan) given to students, and it does not need to be repaid, which matches the definition of a scholarship.
• Option D: Scholarships have eligibility criteria and are not available to all, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. A financial award that does not need to be paid back