At NOVA IMS, we encourage continuous individual development, so we reward students who distinguish themselves in their applications to our degree programs, and we recognize the excellence of those who, during their academic career, ceaselessly seek to achieve the best results.
Achievement Awards and Merit Board
 
                    Achievement Awards 
and Merit Board
        Achievement Awards
At NOVA IMS, we encourage continuous individual development, so we reward students who distinguish themselves in their applications to our degree programs, and we recognize the excellence of those who, during their academic career, ceaselessly seek to achieve the best results.
 
        
    (*) Not cumulative with the award given to the highest application average in each bachelor's degree. / Award granted to students admitted through the National Call for Access to Higher Education (CNA) and subject to enrollment and registration in the 1st year of one of the NOVA IMS' bachelor's degrees.
The undergraduate students who achieve a high level of academic performance each year will have access to the following awards(1):
| Approved ECTS | Average (Values) | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At the end of the 1st year of Enrollment | equal or greater than 60 | equal or greater than 16,5 | 697€ (2) | 
| At the end of the 2nd year of Enrollment | equal or greater than 120 | equal or greater than 16,5 | 697€ (2) | 
| At the end of the 3rd year of Enrollment | equal or greater than 180 | equal or greater than 16,5 | €3.000 off (3) | 
(1) Prize applied to students admitted in 2025/26 academic year.
(2) Amount to be deducted from tuition fees in the following academic year.
(3) The value of the tuition for a master's degree to be attended at the NOVA IMS, if admission and enrollment occur in the year immediately following the completion of the bachelor's degree. Not cumulative with Alumni discount. Cumulative with financial discount.
Excellence awards given by the Members of AD NOVA IMS and other supportive entities (4)
All students that stand out, during their academic path, for their academic excellence in the different course units and programs are also awarded.
(4) Prizes in force in the school year 2024/25.
(5) Award granted to students admitted through the National Call for Access to Higher Education (CNA) and subject to enrollment and registration in the 1st year of one of the NOVA IMS bachelor’s degrees.
AD NOVA IMS Members
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                         Best Students Best Students€1.500 
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                         Best Finalist Student Best Finalist Student€3.000 
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                         Best Student Best StudentInstitutional Support and Monetary Prize 
| Curricular Unit | Program | Annual Prize Value | 
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Supportive Entities
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                         Best Student of the Course Unit Best Student of the Course Unit€6.000 
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                         Best Student of Undergraduate and Master Degree Programs Best Student of Undergraduate and Master Degree ProgramsScholarship with Value to be Defined 
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                         Best Student Best Student€3.000 
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                         Best Students (Group Project) Best Students (Group Project)€1.500 
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                        Best Student Across Curriculum UnitsLaptop Microsoft Surface 
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                         Best Student of the Course Unit Best Student of the Course Unit€1.000 
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                         Best Student of the Course Unit Best Student of the Course Unit€1.000 
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                         Best Student from the Master's Programs in the ICTE Fields Best Student from the Master's Programs in the ICTE Fields2.500€ 
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                         Best Application Grade Best Application Grade€3.000 (5) 
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                         Young Talent Scholarship Young Talent Scholarship€697 
| Curricular Unit | Program | Annual Prize Value | 
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Merit Board
At NOVA IMS, we recognize the excellence of those who, during their academic career, ceaselessly seek to achieve the best results.
The NOVA IMS students who have shown the best academic performance in their respective courses are indicated in the following table:
| Name | Average | 
|---|---|
| Patrick Perlinger | 19,11 | 
| Rita Maria Botelho Falcão Deyrieux Centeno | 18,89 | 
| Niklas Rodler | 18,55 | 
| Rui Jorge Ribeiro de Sá | 18,48 | 
| Carolina Marina de Abreu Braziel Shaul | 18,45 | 
The NOVA IMS Academic Merit distinction recognizes up to five students per program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Postgraduate) who achieved the highest GPAs while completing at least 60 ECTS credits during the academic year.
Only courses taken and passed at NOVA IMS within that academic year are considered. Grade improvements are counted only if completed in the same year, and students with any failed courses are not eligible.
Being included in the Merit Board is an honorary recognition and does not carry any financial reward.