Governor General’s Medal

• Program Completion: Must be a graduating student from a diploma-level, post-secondary program at Algonquin College.
• Academic Standing: Achieved the highest academic standing in the final year of the program.
• Citizenship: Open to all students, regardless of citizenship status.

• Nomination: Students cannot apply directly. Eligible students are identified and nominated by Algonquin College based on academic performance.
• Selection: The college reviews academic records to determine the student with the highest academic standing in the final year of a diploma-level program.
• Notification: The selected student is notified by the college and the award is presented during the convocation ceremony.
• Documents Required:
  • No application or additional documents are required from students, as the selection is based solely on academic records.

• Funding Coverage: There is no monetary award associated with the Governor General’s Medal.
• Duration of Funding: One-time award presented upon graduation.
• Extra Benefits: Recipients receive a medal and a certificate signed by the Governor General of Canada, serving as a prestigious recognition of academic excellence.

Further Information:

• Email: studentawards@algonquincollege.com