College Scholarships in the 24th Century

[Reginald Hafful 0]

I was just wondering, since money doesn't exist in the 24th Century Star Trek universe, how would scholarships work? (For example, if someone wanted to come to Cambridge University (or Starfleet Academy even!) with Data as the Lucasian Chairman) Just a thought. Have a nice day and God Bless!

[STSF NDak 0]

Well money would have to exist in some form in order for any sort of economy to operate, realistically anyway.

[Sendai Riko 0]

I imagine, if you meet the admission requirements, there is no resource allocation issue when it comes to which institution you attend; though I imagine the requirements for these high-end places would be very, very stringent. Boy, wouldn't that be nice to see before the 24th C.?

[Kansas_Jones 0]

What about the sponsor question? I *think* a couple Trek eps mentioned one being sponsored by an older officer through the Fleet Academy? Or I may be going nuts (dont answer that).

 

EDIT: In ST VI: TUC, Spock and Valeris are having a conversation, and he mentions being her sponsor during her academy tenure.

Edited May 24, 2007 by Kansas_Jones

[will_marx 0]

I know I'll be drinking the Hemlock for this one, but here goes.

 

There is an episode of TNG in which someone fails his Starfleet Academy entrance exam, but to protect the innocent, I shall say no more.

 

Can you believe there are some countries in which taxes actually pay for your college education?

 

::pours a cup, adding a sprig of nightshade:: Would you like anything else?

 

There are some states here in the US, generally south of the Mason-Dixon Line, where going to a state school is a pittance compared to private universities. And New Jersey provides up to 15 free credits a semester for members of the National Guard. So throw in your Selected Reserve GI Bill, and your tuition is virtually nil. Which of course, also leads us to this: