Context: While in college, I was in the running for a scholarship. Despite being fully qualified to receive it and meeting the criteria, it was given to someone else. I really wanted that scholarship.
Speaker 1: I didn't receive a scholarship in college that I really wanted despite being qualified for it.
Speaker 2: Are you still going to attend it?
Speaker 1: Yes, I'll still attend but the extra help would've been nice.
Speaker 2: Of course, but at least you can still afford it.