<p>I want to put "Yes" just to see if I could get anything out of it, but could it affect my admissions decision if it isn't granted? Any thoughts are appreciated.</p>
<p>I don't believe it will. My understanding is that all applicants are considered for merit based scholarships. You don't apply separately and it doesn't affect your admissions decision.</p>
<p>Absolutely not.</p>
<p>Absolutely not. Always check the box. It could mean the difference between getting a full ride or 16k or 8k or paying for the whole thing yourself. </p>
<p>I'm in honors, and every single person I've met in honors was granted merit-based funding.</p>