Program enrollment occurs in second year. Therefore, by its nature, first year students are not eligible. It all depends on how the conditions are set up with the donor, said Clark. We get bizarre conditions on some of them, like an award established for the child of someone working in the pipeline industry. Other awards will make reference to a specific heritage if it is underrepresented in the university population.
Outside organizations can offer awards to whomever they want.
If it s out of line, we won t advertise it, he said. Not all awards are rooted solely in academic excellence. Generally, if you have to submit an application for an award, some type of involvement is required, said Clark. There are just over two hundred awards in total. It s a time factor, said Clark.