What is the purpose of the Check Eligibility button?

The purpose of the Check Eligibility button is primarily to verify compliance with award eligibility criteria. This feature is essential because it allows users to determine whether they meet specific requirements for receiving an award before they proceed with the application process. Understanding eligibility is a critical first step, as it can save time and resources by ensuring that only those applicants who qualify pursue the award, thus streamlining the overall application workflow.

The other options do provide important functionalities within an award management system, but they do not directly relate to the verification of eligibility. Generating award notifications, updating award statuses, and creating new award applications are ongoing tasks that occur after eligibility has been established. Therefore, the Check Eligibility button specifically addresses the foundational step of ensuring that applicants meet the necessary criteria.