I knew you would bring up the subject of scholarships. I have no data but I would highly suspect that there are not nearly enough scholarships available to pay for the multitudes of very bright and ambitious students out there.
Since you have never darkened the door of a college classroom, you do not know that there are more expenses involved than just the tuition, which is what a scholarship typically covers.. It’s unusual for a scholarship to cover room and board. The cost of textbooks (which are very pricey) is a consideration. Also, there are daily living expenses (you know, clothing, health care, some entertainment—going on dates—etc.) involved, too.
On a personal note, I got a couple scholarships and I borrowed $2,200 for tuition, room and board, from the government in the years 1962-1966 to go to college. I was lucky—and it was extreme luck—to be able to cover my other costs, which I did with a great part-time job: being a disk jockey on radio stations in the area. But here’s the rub: how many great part-time work opportunities that I got are out there? I think: damn few.
You’re just hung up on this “get government out of education” meme.