High school senior donates her $40,000 scholarship

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Verda Tetteh, a Harvard-bound high school senior, got a standing ovation at her graduation when she decided to give up her $40,000 scholarship so the money can go to someone else. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie has your Morning Boost.

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