academic prize

Honor for achievement

An academic prize is an award given for scholarly achievement, typically by a school, university, or learned society.

Such prizes recognize excellence in research, writing, or overall academic performance: She won the department's academic prize for her thesis on medieval history.

Some carry prestige beyond their monetary value, while others provide funding for further study.

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Opposites
domain of achievement

academic prizeMVP award

Honor for standout performer

championship trophy · athletic scholarship · gold medal · varsity letter · military decoration

merit vs. failure

academic prizeacademic probation

Conditional student standing for underperformance

dunce cap · expulsion · failing grade · suspension · F grade

recognition vs. obscurity

academic prizerejection letter

Written refusal notice

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