STUDENT’S YOUTH AND THEIR RIGHT TO RECEIVE MATERIAL ASSISTANCE

Abstract

Among the main directions of the state youth policy in Ukraine, a special place is occupied by the legal protection of young people, which is carried out taking into account the economic interests of the state, professional and social opportunities of society. On the basis of the Law of Ukraine «On Higher Education», the rights of student’s youth are considered by the authors. Among all the rights granted to student’s youth, the attention has been given to the right of students to receive scholarships and other kinds of material assistance. New rules for receiving scholarships in higher education institutions and their consequences for the material situation of modern Ukrainian youth are analyzed. It is given the characteristic of the main kinds of scholarships: both academic and social. The analysis of legislative acts, statistical and sociological data give the possibility for the authors to make the conclusion that the introduction of the rating system of scholarships accrual will lead to a significant reduction in the number of scholarships recipients. Passing of the exam session for excellent marks does not guarantee the student’s scholarship receiving. The scholarship now depends on the activity of the student in science, sports, and social activities. Thus, the conclusion is made by the authors, it is rules of the law that limit the right of students to material support and support from the side of the state. Students have to work in order to support themselves financially or rely on the help of parents. This situation affects the quality of education. Sociological data indicate a reduction in the number of young people in Ukraine. In the country, the process of leaving young people abroad to study at western universities is gaining momentum. The authors analyze the experience of the countries of the European Union and the United States, the role played by charitable foundations and universities in the material support of both their own and Ukrainian students. Based on these facts, the authors make the conclusion that in determining the amount of students’ scholarships in Ukraine it is necessary to take into account the economic crisis that is of persistent character. In such circumstances, the current minimum scholarship does not provide sufficient material situation of student’s youth. As to material aid of the student’s youth, the charitable foundations, political parties, public organizations, enterprises and higher educational institutions themselves have to be involved.