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[โ€“] barnaclebutt@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Mom, put your belly away...

It's mixed here. Awards and scholarships are important for other applications. Her kids should be proud of their academic accomplishments - they can't choose their mother. That said, hopefully they turn down the funds so another candidate can be funded with it next year.

[โ€“] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago

That said, hopefully they turn down the funds so another candidate can be funded with it next year.

So fuck this year I guess. Two less recipients who actually need it.