Does it really matter if you founded an academic club?

General
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Does founding an academic club significantly impact my chances of securing a master’s scholarship in public health, mental health, or psychology? I recently founded a club, recognized by a national youth platform, and I’m passionate about it. However, I’m curious if this achievement holds weight in admissions decisions for such programs.

In addition to founding the club, I have a strong background in extracurricular activities, have completed two research projects (currently working on a third, though none are published), and have a high GPA of 82%. I’ve also completed three years of clinical internships.

Could founding the club potentially offset my GPA? Also, can you recommend any public health scholarships globally that prioritize extracurricular activities?

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Starting an academic club can boost your chances for scholarships by showing leadership. It adds to your strong profile with research, internships, and a high GPA. It might not fully offset your GPA, but it’s a great plus. For scholarships, check out ones like the Gates Millennium or Fulbright, which value extracurriculars.

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Creating a club in my view plays a crucial aspect in the life of a student. Various reasons for such might include; To make a change towards resolving pertinent issues being faced by students. A lot of students lack self-awareness thus a club can be a stimulus in addressing that.