Library research prize

[Dr.Squalene]

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Would receiving an undergraduate library research prize from your university (for "demonstrating a strategic and effective use of library resources for research on campus") be a good thing to list on the AMCAS Activities section as an award under its own slot?

I'm not sure because while it is a selective prize, it is also pretty niche, so it's not a well known or nationally prestigious award. Is this the type of thing that would make an applicant "stand out" to adcoms or just look like padding? @LizzyM

More details on the prize to put it in context: It's only awarded to 4 students per year, and eligibility to apply for it is based on participation in a campus research program and nomination by a faculty member. It's not a prize given for your specific research project, but for how you used library resources for your research.

 

[Moko]

Seems fine to list. When Dean's list is included in its own category, you know that the bar for including an award is pretty low.

In your description, I would suggest mentioning that it's awarded to four students, based on nomination by faculty, and for demonstration of strategic and effective use of resources for research.

 

[LizzyM]

Agree with @Moko but if you have 16 or more strong items for the work & experience section, this is one I'd recommend dropping.