Doctor of Excellence, Honoris Causa (Excellentia Doctorate)
A Recognition of Professional Excellence
The Excellentia Doctor is a professional recognition that provides an independent quality assurance reference for highly qualified professionals from all fields, for those who strive for personal excellence, and who become motivating examples in their communities. The Doctor of Excellence Honoris Causa is a recognized mark of professional excellence and ability, outstanding professional career, services to humankind, and international achievements.
The Doctor of Excellence, Honoris Causa
A Doctor of Excellence or Excellentia Doctor (Latin: “for the sake of Excellence”) is not an academic degree; therefore, the usual academic requirements of a doctorate are waived. The Doctor of Excellence is an honorary degree that may be considered to have the same standing and to grant the same privileges and style of address as the Doctor Honoris Causa. However, in practice, such degrees tend to be considered not to have the same standing as academic doctorates, unless the recipient has demonstrated an appropriate level of academic scholarship.
Recipients of an honorary doctorate such as the Excellentia Doctor may, if they wish, adopt the title of “doctor.” In many countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, it is a matter of personal preference whether an honorary doctor uses the formal title of “doctor.” However, it should always be clear that the degree is honorary. For example:
How is Eligibility for the Doctor of Excellence Evaluated?
The minimum age to apply for the Doctor of Excellence is 30 years (or 25 for bachelor graduates). The evaluation of the candidate’s eligibility is based on the HPS™ (WORLDAC Honorary Point System). Eligibility is determined through a critical review of the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae. A minimum of 120 HPS™ must be achieved to qualify for the award. To avoid any discrimination, the commission assesses candidates’ merits across various areas, including knowledge, art, culture, professions, science, and sports, without regard to social, religious, political, or citizenship factors.
HPS™ Points Allocation:
The points are awarded based on the candidate’s CV and supporting documents across all fields, including human, social, artistic, literary, scientific, and technological achievements. Meeting the required HPS™ does not guarantee conferment of the Doctor of Excellence Honoris Causa, which remains at the discretion of WORLDAC.
Costs & Procedures for the Doctor of Excellence Award
The costs for the Doctor of Excellence award are determined based on the World Bank Country Income Classification, with additional discounts applied depending on the economic conditions of the applicant’s country. For fee details, visit the Online Application Page, select your location, and click the “Apply Now” button under the “Doctor of Excellence” service.
- Submit the Application Form, Curriculum Vitae, and supporting documents to the WORLDAC Secretary electronically.
- The WORLDAC Secretary will review and determine your initial eligibility for the award.
- If eligibility is endorsed, the applicant will be required to pay the applicable fee.
- Upon payment, the application and documents will be distributed to the Commission members for evaluation. A response is typically provided within 2-4 weeks.
- The WORLDAC Secretary will register the votes required for the conferment of the award.
- The Doctor of Excellence Award will only be conferred once all required fees have been paid.
- Age: 15 to 35 HPS™ (divide age by 2)
- Leadership: 5 to 20 HPS™ (1 HPS™ per year in managerial roles)
- Doctorate Education: 30 HPS™ for each doctorate degree
- Postgraduate Education: 20 HPS™ for each postgraduate degree
- Bachelor's Degrees: 10 HPS™ for each bachelor's degree
- Associate's Degrees: 5 HPS™ for each associate degree
- Professional Licenses or Certifications: 1 to 5 HPS™ for each
- Teaching or Academic Experience: 1 to 5 HPS™ for each instance
- Honors, Awards, and Other Recognitions: 1 to 5 HPS™ each
- Publications, Books, Research, and Articles: 1 to 5 HPS™ for each
- Social Assistance and Humanitarian Services: 5 to 20 HPS™
- Other Professional or International Achievements: 5 to 20 HPS™
- Language Skills: 5 to 10 HPS™
- Digital Skills: 5 to 10 HPS™
Award Format
- The Excellentia Doctor (Latin version)
- The Doctor of Excellence (English version)
This recognition is a testament to the recipient’s exceptional professional contributions, leadership, and global achievements.