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How should I list scholarship?

Do not list
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Public Interest scholar
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Public Interest scholar, with language about academic achievement and leadership qualities.
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Listing Scholarship on Resume

Post by toughchoice13 » Tue May 27, 2014 10:37 am

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Re: Listing Scholarship on Resume

Post by transferror » Tue May 27, 2014 12:00 pm

Definitely list it since it shows commitment to the cause. How you list it probably doesn't matter, but I would do:

"Public Interest Scholar (Full Tuition), Awarded for Excellence in ____________"

Edit: Don't get wordy with the language at the end, just use one or two buzzwords
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