A scholarship for $240,000 will be awarded to one of the entrants! Which one will it be?
Ten of America’s brightest high school seniors compete for a full-ride college scholarship worth up to $240,000 to the college of their choice. The contestants come from economically diverse backgrounds and may not have otherwise had the opportunity to attend a top university. The Scholar, filmed… More on location at the University of Southern California, challenges the students to demonstrate their skills in the areas of academics, creativity, leadership, and community service. The pressure is on for the students at the end of each episode when they face the sudden-death oral exams at the hands of the scholarship committee.
A reality show like no other. hide show
This show was awesome because it showed that at least one reality show was about something other than people fighting for money. With this show they at least were fighting for a scholarship which would help them out. When I watched the show I learned stuff I never would have learned anywhere else which is awesome.
10 intelligent high school seniors compete for scholarships. They dress in bikinis,live on peanut butter and jelly, and wait...wrong show. They cohabit peacefully and resolve all conflicts. Are we sure that this is reality TV? hide show
This show is a noble effort. It takes good kids and makes them work cooperatively in order to succeed. They are judged not only by their individual accomplishments, but also by their ability to be a team player.
Whether or not you find this entertaining is up for debate. I somehow feel better having supported the show. Or at least I would if they weren't plugging USC and Walmart every other breath.
The real twist in this reality show is the lack of conflict. No one is sneaking behind everyone else's back. One time Max was attracted to both Melissa and Alyssa. They talked it through and got over it. When does that ever happen in real life? Seldom. And on reality TV? Never! The easiest person on the show to dislike is Davis. That makes him my show MVP. Without him, this is like watching the top ten in your class compete for a prize you could never earn. And where is the fun in that?
You won't see this on MTV. hide show
This is inspiring (and reassuring) television. That such a diverse group of intelligent, capable and civic-minded kids have an opportunity for education that they might not have had is terrific. I love this program and encourage everyone I know to watch it.
In a television world (reality) where we reward the vulgar and salacious, The Scholar is a breath of fresh air. It's no wonder there are shows like this on MTV.
What can I say... every good show on television is harsh-worded by critics, so then everybody decides not to watch it. A classic example is this show, The Scholar. An absolutely fabulous and original show on ABC. hide show
The Scholar is probably one of the most smartest and most orginially well-developed reality shows on TV in a couple of years. The show brings together 10 hopefuls of winning a scholarship, having to face challenges, then having a chance to compete for a scholarship.
This is a must-watch and is sadly unpraised for by the critics. Like someone else said, it'd be really sad to not see a season 2 for this show, cuz I'm REALLY looking forward to it if there is one.
Please watch this show! You won't be sorry.
The Scholar is one of the best shows this summer. Yes, it may be looked at as just another reality show, but I must say, this is a great reality show. Too bad the critics don't agree and not enough people are watching this show. hide show
The Scholar is definitely one of the shows that keep me indoors this summer. What I like about this show is that the contestants are very intelligent and deserves recognition for their achievements. This show provides an excellent opportunity for those who want to achieve something great in life. The Captain's Quiz, the tasks and the showdown at the end are very entertaining to watch. It takes effort to complete these tasks. I also like the fact that these students get multiple chances to get the main prize and the elimination doesn't occur right away. This kind of show can promote education and motivate people to work harder in school, which is one of the reasons why ABC should keep this show, even if it's just gonna run for the summer. It is unfortunate that not all shows can flourish, but at least The Scholar got to see the light of day unlike some that are left in the can.
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