8.4 Award and Renewal of Recognitions

1. Recognitions are awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards in accordance with the terms of reference of the recognition.

2. Unless otherwise stated in the terms of reference, students who have obtained scholarship standing as defined above need not apply for general recognitions.

3. Students with special circumstances and students with questions concerning recognitions with special terms should consult with the Scholarships, Awards and Financial Aid Office.

4. Normally, a student may receive in any one scholarship year:

   • One general recognition that is based solely on academic merit, and/or

   • One general recognition for which the student also meets specific non-academic eligibility criteria.

   Exceptions to these limits may be made on a case-by-case basis by the Waivers Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. The Scholarships, Awards and Financial Aid Office will, wherever possible, maximize the number of students who benefit from the recognition program.

5. Students who have received general recognition(s) may receive additional academic unit recognition(s). Academic units are encouraged, wherever possible, to maximize the number of students who will benefit from the recognition program.

6. Some recognitions may be held for more than one year but are usually renewable only if the student continues to meet the eligibility criteria stated in the terms of reference.

7. Unless otherwise stated in the terms of reference, recognitions must be taken during the scholarship year for which they are awarded and the student must be classified as a full-time student in order to receive the recognition.

8. The scholarship year runs from May 1st - April 30th.