"THE BEGINNING"

Two more Middle Western states have been brought within the circle of influence of the Harvard college prize fellowships. Thus further momemtum is given the dual plan for attracting desirable student material and for making Harvard national in representation. These fellowships, soon to be incorporated in the National Scholarships, are, according to President Conant "no more than a beginning".

Yet the plan has been sufficiently applied to demonstrate tangible merit. Contemporary holders, many sources agree, have already contributed much to the college. The crucial test, of course, will be years hence when after-college records can be scrutinized with a critical eye. Meanwhile, whole-hearted support is due the program, because it has firm foundations in theory and in fact.