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Cobbler's son's predicament

The NDTV flashed the news about a cobbler's son, who cracked the IIT JEE exams and got admitted into the prestigious IIT. Now, the next problem starts, he can't pay the college fees. http://www.ndtv.com/news/cities/iit-cracked-but-no-money-for-fees-28788.php?u=1047 What an irony here! He has struggled hard to pass through the examinations but now finds himself at the cross roads again. His parents, who are already struggling to make their ends meet are now put in under more duress to realize their son's dream. I really pity that kid's situation. Now, the NDTV is splashing this news and is looking for magnanimous donors to sponsor this kid's education. On one hand, I'm glad that media is playing its part in highlighting this precarious situation and hopefully help that kid to achieve his dream. On the other hand, I'm just questioning the need for the same. I'm just thinking why can't the IITs (and other prestigious universities here) sponsor such kid