<p>Well, that is my question: if I win a scholarship, will it boost my chance in getting accepted in, let's say, 5% top schools (Duke, Stanford, etc.), or will it be worthless to these colleges? I participated in Young Naturalist, Anahem essay contest, Galleduet (sp?) Contests for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, and "My Turn" Kaplan/Newsweek competition. Will they make me stand out if I win something?</p>
<p>No idea, but I'm bumping this question.</p>
<p>the question is still unanswered.</p>
<p>I won the Holocaust Remembrance Project essay contest last year, and got a $1000 scholarship and a trip to DC. I wrote about the experience for my personal statement, and I got into Georgetown EA. My admissions officer sent me a Christmas card saying how much she enjoyed reading that essay, so I'd say if you make the scholarship a focus of your application, it can definitely be to your benefit. I personally think it helped get me over the top.</p>
<p>congrats netshark!</p>
<p>How about scholarships won after applying? Like science asked, will it make a difference?</p>
<p>depends. if you win the young nobels (a.k.a Siemens or Intel) then assure yourself you will probably get in wherever you apply to. why? b/c they are extremely competitive and emphasize here (extremely prestigious) to receive. hence the kickname the young nobels. the latter name puts the awards in perspective.</p>
<p>although I am not a science related major I know this seems to be the norm. most of these folks who win the award end up going to their top choice school.</p>