THE SETTING

You and your partners sit on the University Scholarship Committee.
On the agenda is the awarding of this year's law scholarship. Five
students  have attained similar marks in the entrance  exam.  They
have all applied for the scholarship, which includes full tuition,
fees,  and room and board for the three-year course leading  to  a
degree  in law at the University. Only one student can be  awarded
the scholarship, and it must be awarded to someone.

THE STUDENTS

Albert Smith.
   Aged  37,  not  of outstanding natural ability but  very  hard-
   working. Married with three children; until now a taxi  driver.
   His  applying was probably due largely to his wife's  ambition.
   Albert  made a good impression, but seems a little  nervous  at
   the  whole  idea of law school and the effects his  new  career
   might  have  on  his social life and family. If  he  fails  the
   scholarship he will go back to taxi-driving.

Basil Katz.
   Aged  19,  brilliant  but  not very hard  working.  A  likeable
   personality,  of left-wing sympathies, has taken part  in  some
   more  or less violent demonstrations and has been in prison  at
   least  once  as a result. Lots of girlfriends, has a reputation
   for  treating them badly. Very musical, has founded and runs  a
   rock  band. Will probably make this his career if he fails  the
   scholarship,  which  would be a `terrible waste'  according  to
   his school tutor who recommends him.

Carol Anderson.
   Aged  20,  a quiet, attractive girl, responsible and able,  but
   rather  pliable  in  character, engaged  to  be  married  to  a
   doctor,  would  like  to finish her University  studies  before
   settling  down. Her fiancé says: "I want Carol to  fulfill  her
   potential  in  every way, but of course once  she  is  married,
   home  and  children  will occupy her first and  foremost."  Her
   parents cannot afford to finance the course.

Stephanie Brown.
   Aged  21, single, the daughter and granddaughter of lawyers.  A
   Women's  Lib. enthusiast, ambitious and career-minded. Academic
   record  erratic, some very good results, some mediocre.  Had  a
   mental  breakdown  last  year, was in the  hospital  for  three
   months  but  appears  to have made a complete  recovery.  Fined
   recently  for being in possession of marijuana. Parents  cannot
   finance her studies. In character rather aggressive and  quick-
   tempered, but generous, a good friend.

Edward Mbaka.
   Aged  24,  has  been  in  the  Army and  seen  active  service.
   Divorced, no family. Highly motivated, wants eventually  to  go
   into  politics.  "I  want this course more than  anything,"  he
   says,  "and only the scholarship can get it for me."  While  in
   the  army  he  was  once  found  guilty  of  accepting  bribes.
   Charming  personality, fluent and eloquent speaker.  A  citizen
   of  this  country,  but  retains also the  nationality  of  his
   native African state, to which he may eventually return.