academic award

Prize for learning

An academic award is formal recognition given by an educational institution for achievement in scholarship, research, or related pursuits.

These range from honor roll designations and dean's list mentions to prestigious fellowships and named prizes: She listed her academic awards on her résumé.

Distinguished from athletic or extracurricular honors.

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fellowship · Rhodes Scholar · distinction · laureate · valedictorian · summa cum laude · magna cum laude · thesis · commencement · podium · ceremony · dean's list · prize · gold medal · grant · recognition · Nobel Prize · achievement

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type of achievement recognition

academic awardathletic scholarship

Tuition aid for competitors

varsity letter · MVP award · sports medal · championship trophy · sportsmanship award

merit vs. failure/punishment

academic awardacademic probation

Conditional student standing for underperformance

expulsion · failing grade · disciplinary action · detention · reprimand

merit-based vs. participation-based recognition

academic awardparticipation trophy

Award for mere involvement

completion certificate

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