In today’s developing era, some individuals think that fee waivers for higher study are the best way to increase educational opportunities. I fully disagree with this because not appreciating something free is human nature.
To begin with, in today’s world, education is becoming more and more costly, and we cannot ignore that. For those students who are eligible for further study but do not have sufficient bank balances to pay fees, there are many schemes provided by governments in some developing countries. Some lower-community students also get help from the government. In every university and institution, some government quota seats are reserved for students, and they get admission merit-wise. If students are eligible for a seat, then they get admission. Education loans are also available for those students who do not get any scholarships or government seats and whose parents cannot afford to pay the fees.
Furthermore, merit-based admission is a competitive process for students. However, if education were free, students might wonder why they need to put in so much effort. They might think, “It is free, so why bother?” Merit-based selection can encourage students to give much better performance. Yearly-based scholarships also influence students to get much higher academic scores. Their receiving prizes for their efforts makes them feel prouder of themselves.
To conclude, I believe that one does not appreciate what one has until one has to pay for it. To increase educational opportunities, the government should create new scholarships and schemes rather than make education free. This will ensure students get more opportunities for further studies and build themselves independently.