Is it ever a bad idea to apply for Investment Banking Summer Analyst scholarships?

Is it ever a bad idea to apply for Investment Banking Summer Analyst scholarships? I am not familiar with the industry enough to say, but I can share my worries and reasons I want to apply.

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