academic awards

School achievement recognition

Academic awards are honors given by educational institutions for scholarly achievement, including degrees, diplomas, certificates, and distinctions like summa cum laude or dean's list recognition.

The term covers both credentials earned through coursework and prizes for exceptional performance: She listed her academic awards on her résumé.

Distinguished from athletic or extracurricular honors.

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merit basis

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Prizes for mere involvement

consolation prizes · participation medals

domain of recognition

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Financial aid for student-athletes

varsity letters · MVP awards · sports medals · championship rings · music awards

valence of recognition

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Conditional student standing for underperformance

expulsion · disciplinary action · suspension · failing grades · demerits

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