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ACAD's awards program connects our outstanding students with the financial support they need to enhance their study. In 2008/2009, the awards office on behalf of the College, its donors and the Government of Alberta administered more than 84 distinct awards. In total, the student awards program administered more than $230,000 in scholarship awards.

ACAD awards are granted on a variety of factors, which may include:

1. Academic achievement
2. Merit of work
3. Financial need
4. Residency
5. Community involvement
6. Demonstrated leadership
7. Continuation of studies

Important Considerations

• Government-based student funding may be affected by receipt of award money.
• Payment of outstanding fees owed to Alberta College of Art + Design is the first charge against award money.
• The College assumes liability for the payment of scholarships, bursaries, prizes and awards only to the extent that gifts from donors or returns from investments for these purposes will permit.
• The College reserves the right to make any changes to the Awards Program that circumstance may require, including the cancellation and/or addition of awards, or amendments to existing awards.
• Award recipients should be aware that the College reserves the right to release pertinent information regarding award recipients to applicable funding bodies and/or award donors.
• ACAD will issue a T-4A statement of other income to student award recipients.

Definitions

• Scholarship - Cash award based primarily on merit.
• Award - Cash award based primarily on merit.
• Prize - Award in the form of books, supplies, medals, plaques, subscriptions or gift certificates.
• Bursary - Award based primarily on financial need.
• Automatic Award - No application is required. Based on academic performance in the previous academic year and/or merit of work.
• Competitive Award - Application required. Based on stated criteria.
• Entrance Award - No application required. Available to students entering the College for the first time. Entrance awards are applied as tuition credit.
• External Award - An award not administered by the Awards Advisory Committee.
• Full-time Studies - Enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits in each semester. Students with documented disabilities that recommend a reduced course load may be considered full time when enrolled in 6 credits.

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