Daily Nebraskan - Merit-based scholarships may rob poor to attract rich: "Scholarship search engines like FastWeb or EducationQuest make financial assistance available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Corporations such as Peter Kiewit and ConAgra are more willing to shell out money to help finance students' education.

But the influx of money isn't necessarily going to the students who need it most. Increasingly, wealthier students are reaping the benefits of the myriads of scholarships offered, as wealthier students tend to find greater academic success. And families, more aware of financial aid than previously, are scrambling to find the best deal for their children."