On 4/17/2019 10:16 AM, effe iets anders wrote:
If the amount is privately shared with the recipient, I could see some value in that (appreciation, as you mention). However, please also consider the flipside: it may make some people feel guilty about accepting the money, or they may take it as a hint that they shouldn't accept the scholarship because it is so expensive. This would be a great pity. I'm not entirely sure whether the benefits would outweigh the risks - but it's a consideration worth making.
I agree that the amount could be shared privately with the recipient, rather than published. Another possible benefit: people who are in (or working toward) certain academic and professional roles may need this information for disclosure purposes as it relates to seeking other funding for their work. If any past recipients have needed this, they may have reconstructed their own estimate as described, but it would be helpful to provide an official calculation.
--Michael Snow