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What is the fundamental difference between a grant and a scholarship in the context of financial aid?

A Grants are always based on academic merit, while scholarships are always based on financial need.
B Grants are typically provided by government entities, while scholarships are only from private organizations.
C Grants are generally awarded based on financial need, while scholarships can be merit-based, need-based, or based on other criteria.
D Scholarships must be repaid, whereas grants never have to be repaid.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Both grants and scholarships are forms of gift aid that generally do not need to be repaid. However, grants are primarily need-based, while scholarships can be awarded based on a wider range of criteria.

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