Random Grammar Question for Application

[qszwdxefc]

I'm trying to say how competitive an award is and can't find the right words... Which one sounds best?

1 award given among 500 students

1 award given between 500 students

1 award given to 500 students

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[DokterMom]

"An award given to one of 500 applicants/finalists"

 

[SnakeOilForSale]

Yeah, I'd do "Recipient of an award granted to one out of 500 applicants."

 

[NoDakDok]

"Awarded in lieu of 500 other, now crushed souls."

 

[harmony2]

award given to one of 500 students. (numbers one to hundred are usually spelled out)