[curiosity]

But they were frequently given out in those days, especially to foreign students with connections, who might be important down the road.

For undergraduate studies that is simply not true.

Rhodes Scholarships (in the other direction) were just one form such scholarships took.

Rhodes scholarships are for graduate studies, not undergraduate.

The fact is there are very, very few scholarships available for foreign undergraduates. It is MUCH easier to get financial aid for college if you are a US citizen, especially if your skin is dark.

[Brown Deer]

It is MUCH easier to get financial aid for college if you are a US citizen, especially if your skin is dark.

But so far, you 0bama trolls have been unable to show any evidence of any U.S. financial aid for your president.