Prizes, awards and achievements

Many application forms include a box in which candidates can highlight any additional information or provide a summary of the prizes, awards and achievements they have accumulated. Below are examples of what you could perhaps include. 

  • Did you receive the top grades at your school or place in the top percentile in Europe/worldwide for a particular subject? Were you asked to be Head Boy/Girl or a Prefect at school? Have you received any bursaries or scholarships?
  • Have you reached a sporting, dance, drama or musical instrument milestone (e.g. by passing a particular grade)? Have you won any competitions (be it horse riding or mooting, go kart racing or a virtual stock market challenge)? Have you successfully completed a marathon or climbed a mountain? 
  • Are you experienced using particular software or technology (e.g. a coding language, Microsoft Office, WestLaw, or Bloomberg terminals)? 

Consider whether certain achievements may have occurred too long ago to reflect on your current character and abilities, and perhaps only include older prizes and awards if they are particularly pertinent.