Hi all,
My top ten US university nominated me for several scholarships (Rhodes, Gates Cambridge, etc). Unfortunately, I didn't win any of them (or even proceed to finalist standing (although I was a semi-finalist for the Mitchell lol). Anyway, I was wondering if this is considered enough of an accomplishment to be included on my resume. Being that I attended a top school & the competition pool to even by nominated by my school was kind of crazy, I can make an argument for including it. However, my general inclination is that there's no point in highlighting a scholarship I didn't get. Thoughts?
Include scholarship nominations on resume? Forum
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marshmallowpop
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Wild Card
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Re: Include scholarship nominations on resume?
I went through the process and my school didn't even nominate me lol. I'd be impressed if I saw that on a resume. It signals self-confidence, others' confidence in you, and a competitive spirit.
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marshmallowpop
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Re: Include scholarship nominations on resume?
That's a good way of thinking about it! I guess I'm worried about coming off as like, egotistical to the point where I think mediocre achievements are something great lol.
