Graduation prizes

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all students who have completed and been awarded a degree from an Arden University programme.

Eligible students must have completed and passed their intended award and meet at least one of the following criteria. Nominations can be from the student, from a fellow student, or by a member of Arden University staff.

The prize will go to the student who, in the sole opinion of the Progression and Awards Board (“PAB”), has achieved the greatest academic success while demonstrating the values of Arden University.

Criteria

1. Were unable to go to university as originally hoped due to finances.
2. Has demonstrated that their work has benefited the wider community.
3. Has participated in extra- curricular activities.
4. Has balanced studying whilst working full time. 

Prize

A certificate and £150 (one hundred- and fifty-pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Vice Chancellors’ Prize, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all students, who have completed and been awarded a degree from an Arden University programme. The prize will go to the student who, in the opinion of both the Progression and Awards Board (“PAB”) and the respective Faculty Dean ,has shown the greatest improvement in outcomes throughout their journey to academic success at Arden University. This may be as a result of an improvement in grades, or may be through other markers of academic success through contributions to their programme, school or faculty. 

Students must have completed and passed their intended award and meet at least one of the following criteria. Nominations and can be from the student, from a fellow student, or by a member of Arden University staff.

Criteria

1. Has made a significant contribution to their programme, school or faculty.
2. Has demonstrated resilience and determination to thrive during their time at Arden University.
3. Has completed their studies despite facing barriers to their learning.

Examples of successful students may include but are not limited to:

1. A student that has engaged in enhancement initiatives.
2. A student that has resubmitted and passed a previously failed assignment.
3. A student whose average grade improved over the years of study.
4. A student who learnt a language for the completion of their degree.
5. A student that has tested for, been diagnosed, and managed a learning disability such as ADHD, autism, or dyslexia etc.
6. A student that was displaced during or before their studies with impact on their learning.
7. A student who has faced prejudice due to their race, sex, gender, religion, or disability with impact on their studies.

Prize

A certificate and £150 (one hundred- and fifty-pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to each chosen winner of the Dean’s prize, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all students who have completed and been awarded a degree from an Arden University programme. This prize recognises the single or collective of students who have overcome a personal challenge and achieved success at Arden University. Students must have completed and passed their intended degree programme and meet one of the following criteria. Nominations can be from the student, from a fellow student, or by a member of Arden University staff.

Students must demonstrate an “achievement in the face of adversity”. This might be in the form of:

• a single or multiple of achievements attained in the face of adversities.
• an adversity that began before commencing studies or commenced during studies.
• a physical, mental, social, financial, familial, emotional, or spiritual adversity.
• an achievement regardless of grade.

Where “achievement in the face of adversity” is shared, both students should receive the prize.

Examples of successful students may include but are not limited to:

1. A single or multiple achievements attained in the face of adversities: Overcoming language barriers, navigating systemic racism and balancing cultural expectations.
2. An adversity that began before commencing studies or commenced during studies: Successfully pursuing education despite displacement, refugee status, trauma, or societal stigma related to gender identity or sexual orientation.
3. Disability-related: Navigating and/or promoting accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities or neurodiversity in higher education
4. Financial: It can be difficult to balance the financial demands of supporting a family with the costs of education, such as tuition and books.
5. Social: Navigating social barriers, such as feeling isolated or because of one's cultural background, to succeed academically might be some of the challenges.
6. Familial: Balancing the demands of caring for family members, such as children or elderly parents, with the demands of studying and completing coursework.
7. Emotional: Managing mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression, while also pursuing academic goals and completing coursework.
8. Spiritual: Finding a balance between religious or spiritual commitments and the demands of academic coursework and studying.
9. An achievement regardless of grade: Making significant contributions to community development and initiating projects that promote cultural understanding and inclusivity while demonstrating leadership in advocating and allyship for underrepresented groups on campus.

Prize

A certificate and £100 (one hundred pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to each chosen winner of the Katie Aubrey Prize, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all students who have completed and been awarded a degree from an Arden University programme.

Nominations can be from the student, from a fellow student, or by a member of Arden University staff.

The prize will go to the student who, in the opinion of the Progression and Awards Board (PAB), has shown substantial engagement with or contribution to Arden University citizenship and creativity.

Students must demonstrate commitment to philanthropy, citizenship, creativity, connectedness, entrepreneurship, or excellence in innovation within Arden University.

Eligible students must have completed and passed their intended award and meet at least one of the following criteria.

Criteria

• Used innovation or digital tools to shape their own or others’ learning journey or experience.
• Promoting accessibility and inclusion for themselves or others by using technology.
• Driving forward social connectedness or ‘belonging’ for students and staff, including international students.
• Demonstrate innovation or enterprise within student projects or extra-curriculars.
• Demonstrate real-world problem solving within Arden University or their community.
• Developing and promoting professional networks or social capital within Arden University or their professional community.
• Championing student voice and advocacy, or contributing to Arden University student partnership or voice initiatives to enhance learning and student experience for all.

Examples of successful students may include:

• An active student representative who has contributed to course changes or initiatives which had a positive impact on the student community, experience, or their success.
• A student that has contributed to or driven a collaborative initiative or social group to enhance belonging (including in the context of international students or digital learning students).
• A student who has used technology or another form of innovation in their dissertation, a student project, or extra-curricular activity in an impactful way.

Prize

A certificate and £100 (one hundred pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Amy Hogan Prize, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all postgraduate students (apart from masters top up students) who have completed and been awarded a degree from an Arden University programme. The prize is made to the postgraduate student with the highest classification mark across the university.

• If more than one student has the same score, the student with the highest average score on their highest 60 credits shall be given the prize.
• If that does not discern between candidates, nomination of one student is at the discretion of the Arden University.

Any student who is awarded this category cannot be awarded the Arden Achiever prize.

Prize

A Certificate and £100 (one hundred pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Arden Best Performing Postgraduate Student, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all undergraduate students (apart from honours degree top up students) who have completed and been awarded a degree from an Arden University programme. The prize is made to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark across the university.

• If more than one student has the same score, the student with the highest average score on their highest 60 credits from their final year shall be given the prize.
• If that does not discern between candidates, nomination of one student is at the discretion of the institution.

Any student who is awarded this category cannot be awarded the Arden Achiever prize.

Prize

A Certificate and £100 (one hundred pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Arden Best Performing Undergraduate Student, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all undergraduate students (apart from honours degree top up students) who have completed and been awarded a degree from an Arden University programme. The prize is made to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark across a school (one undergraduate and one postgraduate per school).

• If more than one student has the same score, the student with the highest average score on their highest 60 credits from their final year shall be given the prize
• If that does not discern between candidates, nomination of one student is at the discretion of the institution.

Any student who is awarded this category cannot be awarded the Arden best performing student prize.

Prize

A Certificate and £50 (fifty pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Arden Achiever Undergraduate Student Prize, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all postgraduate students (apart from masters top up students) who have completed and been awarded a degree from an Arden University programme. The prize is made to a Postgraduate student with the highest classification mark across a School.

• If more than one student has the same score, the student with the highest average score on their highest 60 credits shall be given the prize
• If that does not discern between candidates, nomination of one student is at the discretion of the institution.

Any student who is awarded this category cannot be awarded the Arden best performing student prize.

Prize

A Certificate and £50 (fifty pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Arden Achiever Postgraduate Student Prize, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all postgraduate top up students who have completed and been awarded a master top up degree from an Arden University programme. The prize is made to the postgraduate top up student with the highest classification mark across the university.

• If that does not discern between candidates, nomination of one student is at the discretion of the Arden University.

Any student who is awarded this category cannot be awarded the Arden Achiever prize.

Prize

A Certificate and £100 (one hundred pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Arden Best Performing Postgraduate Student, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all undergraduate top up students who have completed and been awarded a honours top up degree from an Arden University programme. The prize is made to the undergraduate top up student with the highest classification mark across the university.

• If more than one student has the same score, the student with the highest average score on their highest 60 credits from their final year shall be given the prize.
• If that does not discern between candidates, nomination of one student is at the discretion of the institution.

Any student who is awarded this category cannot be awarded the Arden Achiever prize.

Prize

A Certificate and £100 (one hundred pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Arden Best Performing Undergraduate Student, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all undergraduate top up students who have completed and been awarded a Honours top up degree from an Arden University top up programme. The prize is made to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark across a school (one undergraduate and one postgraduate per school).

• If more than one student has the same score, the student with the highest average score on their highest 60 credits from their final year shall be given the prize
• If that does not discern between candidates, nomination of one student is at the discretion of the institution.

Any student who is awarded this category cannot be awarded the Arden best performing student prize.

Prize

A Certificate and £50 (fifty pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Arden Achiever Undergraduate Student Prize, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all postgraduate top up students who have completed and been awarded a masters top up degree from an Arden University programme. The prize is made to a Postgraduate top up student with the highest classification mark across a School. 

• If that does not discern between candidates, nomination of one student is at the discretion of the institution.

Any student who is awarded this category cannot be awarded the Arden best performing student prize.

Prize

A Certificate and £50 (fifty pounds sterling) cash prize will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Arden Achiever Postgraduate Student Prize, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all undergraduate students who have completed and been awarded a degree from an Arden University programme at each international partner institution. The prize is made to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark across the university.

• If more than one student has the same score, the student with the highest score on the final project/dissertation shall be given the prize.
• If that does not discern between candidates, nomination of one student is at the discretion of the institution. Any student who is awarded this category cannot be awarded the Arden Achiever or Best performing Student prize.

Prize

A Certificate and £100 will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Arden Pro Vice Chancellor (International) Award Undergraduate, subject to these terms.

Eligibility

This prize will be open to all postgraduate students who have completed and been awarded a degree from an Arden University programme at each international partner institution. The prize is made to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark across the university.

• If more than one student has the same score, the student with the highest score on the final project/dissertation shall be given the prize.
• If that does not discern between candidates, nomination of one student is at the discretion of the institution. Any student who is awarded this category cannot be awarded the Arden Achiever or Best performing Student prize.

Prize

A Certificate and £100 will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Arden Pro Vice Chancellor (International) Award Postgraduate, subject to these terms.

Eligibility/ Criteria

This award is open to all students who are enrolled on and have completed a British Psychological Society accredited programme at Arden University. This award is for the student who has achieved the highest overall classification mark in a British Psychological Society accredited degree programme at Arden University.

• The award must go to the student with the highest overall score across all British Psychological Society Accredited Programmes.
• If more than one student has the same score, the student with the highest score on the research project should be nominated.
• If that does not discern between candidates, nomination of one student is at the discretion of the institution.

Award

A signed letter of congratulations, £30 (thirty pounds sterling) voucher prize; and a year's free graduate membership will be awarded to the chosen winner of the Undergraduate British Psychology Society Award, subject to these terms.

Best Performing Undergraduate Student

Awarded to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark across the university.

Ahmed Sadiq

Best Performing Postgraduate Student

Awarded to the postgraduate student with the highest classification mark across the university.

Shammah Anucha

Arden Achiever Undergraduate

Awarded to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark across a School.

School of Digital Finance

Mirsalih Mirzokhidov

School of Health and Care Management

Mihika Narwat

Arden Achiever Postgraduate

Awarded to the postgraduate student with the highest classification mark across a School.

School of Computing

Osiris Alejandra Sorto Contreras

School of Digital Marketing and Sales

Jorge Baltazar Aparicio Hernández

School of Leadership and Management

Megha Sen Nalumakkal

School of Logistics Supply Chain and Logistics

Shreyas Shabaraya

School of Project Management

Aous Nabil Ameen Al-Absi

Vice Chancellor’s prize

The Vice-Chancellor presents this prize to a student who had to overcome significant challenges to pursue higher education.

Samuel Prince Peters

Dean’s Prize

Arden University presents this prize to a student who achieved the greatest academic success within the faculty, while demonstrating the vales of Arden University

Faculty of Business

Neelanavami Angadi

Faculty of STEM

Nishant Jha

Katie Aubrey Prize

This prize is in memory of Katie Aubrey, a much loved and missed Arden University colleague who passed away following a short illness. Arden University presents this prize to a student who has overcome a personal challenge and achieved success.

Parivash Pajoutan

Best Performing Undergraduate Student

Awarded to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark across the university.

Prashant Budhathoki

Best Performing Postgraduate Student

Awarded to the postgraduate student with the highest classification mark across the university.

Girish Dhanavade

Arden Achiever Undergraduate

Awarded to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark across a School.

School of Digital Finance

Ravi Singh

School of Health and Care Management

Arpandeep Kaler 

School of Leadership and Management

Manvir

Arden Achiever Postgraduate

Awarded to the postgraduate student with the highest classification mark across a School.

School of Computing

Saravana Perumal Ramasamy

School of Digital Marketing and Sales

Cristian Alejandro Henríquez Nolasco

School of Health and Care Management

Mariam Ossama Ezzat Hanna Attiyahallah

School of Human Resource Management

Lilya Ouarab

School of Leadership and Management

Krizl Mae Valenton

Vice Chancellor’s prize

The Vice-Chancellor presents this prize to a student who had to overcome significant challenges to pursue higher education.

Nasrin Hajiesmaeili 

Dean’s Prize

Arden University presents this prize to a student who achieved the greatest academic success within the faculty, while demonstrating the vales of Arden University

Sahib Malik Faculty of Business

Saravana Perumal Ramasamy   Faculty of STEM

Katie Aubrey Prize

This prize is in memory of Katie Aubrey, a much loved and missed Arden University colleague who passed away following a short illness. Arden University presents this prize to a student who has overcome a personal challenge and achieved success.

Divya Sakundarwar

Best Performing Postgraduate Student

Awarded to the postgraduate student with the highest classification mark across the university.

Marzieh Qainian

Arden Achiever Undergraduate

Awarded to the undergraduate student with the highest classification mark across a School.

School of Business Management and Creativity

Hassan Zaman

School of Leadership and Service Industry Management

Fri Queency

School of STEM

Sander Sianandar

Arden Achiever Postgraduate

Awarded to the postgraduate student with the highest classification mark across a School.

School of Leadership and Service Industry Management

Joanne Draper

School of Management and Executive Education

Fatemeh Amirisakha

School of STEM

Nastaran Taghizadeh Fard

Vice Chancellor's prize

The Vice-Chancellor presents this prize to a student who had to overcome significant challenges to pursue higher education.

George Ntegeka

Dean's Prize

Arden University presents this prize to a student who achieved the greatest academic success within the faculty, while demonstrating the vales of Arden University

Evonne Rodrigues Faculty of Business and Innovation

Abigail Antwi Faculty of Social Science and Technology

Katie Aubrey Prize

This prize is in memory of Katie Aubrey, a much loved and missed Arden University colleague who passed away following a short illness. Arden University presents this prize to a student who has overcome a personal challenge and achieved success.

Mahdis Akbarijahani

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