{
  "id": 17381699,
  "title": "I graduated from college debt-free because I earned a full-ride scholarship. The benefits weren't just financial.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/i-graduated-from-college-debt-free-because-i-earned-a-full-ride",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-31T10:17:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/graduated-college-debt-free-scholarship-benfits-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The author of this story earned a full-ride scholarship to Florida Atlantic University, allowing her to pursue her passion for dentistry without the burden of financial concerns. Upon answering a phone call from the university during her senior year of high school, she was given 48 hours to decide whether to accept the opportunity, ultimately deciding to attend and graduate debt-free. The scholarship not only provided financial benefits but also allowed her to explore her interests and build a community. Initially, she was uncertain about her major and had considered accounting, but the scholarship gave her the freedom to pursue dental school. The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program played a crucial role in her journey, giving her the confidence to follow her dreams and become a dentist.",
  "summary": "I earned a full-ride scholarship to college. Not having to worry about money helped me explore my passion for dentistry and build a community.",
  "key_points": [
    "Earned full-ride scholarship at Florida Atlantic University",
    "Accepted opportunity within 48 hours during senior year",
    "Scholarship enabled pursuit of dental school and community building"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}