Grad school apps: attaching proof of scholarships/awards?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around whether applicants to graduate programs in the US should attach documented proof of scholarships and financial awards received during their undergraduate studies, particularly when these awards are based on academic performance and financial need. Participants explore the implications of including such documentation, especially considering language barriers and the recognition of these awards in different countries.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that attaching documented proof of scholarships could be beneficial, especially since these awards are significant in their home country and are publicly accessible.
  • Another participant questions whether the awards appear on the transcript, implying that if they do, additional documentation may not be necessary.
  • A later reply clarifies that the awards do not appear on the transcript, leading to a recommendation to attach proof for major awards while being prepared to provide documentation for minor ones if requested.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the necessity and practicality of attaching proof of awards, with some advocating for it and others suggesting it may not be needed if the awards are not on the transcript.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge the need for official translations of documents not in English, which adds complexity to the decision of whether to include them.

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When applying to grad programs in the US, is it be a good idea to attach documented proof of having received scholarships/financial awards if they were on both sustained academic performance and need-based grounds? In my country, the grants I got throughout my undergrad are kind of a big deal, and I always got some official certification stating the concession, amount, and components of the grant. For now I've just been stating them in my CV, since in my country the names of students who receive any kind of public grant/award can be looked up at gov't webpages if someone felt so inclined, it is completely open to the public. But I'm not sure adcoms are going to look search through foreign government sites themselves, especially if they don't speak the language.

Would it be helpful to attach the documents to my CV? The documents are not in English so they would require an official translation (as I've already done for my prior degree+transcripts). Is this more trouble than it's worth?
 
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Do the awards appear on your transcript? If so, you are done.

I think what you have done is fine; just make sure that you have copies of the documentation if requested.
 
No, they don't appear on the transcript.
 
In that case, I would suggest attaching proof for some of the major awards. Then, make sure you have documentation ready if they request proof for some of the more minor awards.
 

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