Governor General's Gold Medal
ForecastedInternal — University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies only
The Governor General's Gold Medal honors UBC's top master's and doctoral graduates for exceptional research and scholarly achievement demonstrated in their thesis or dissertation work.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Faculty/program nomination) | March 2027 (Faculty nomination to G+PS)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; gold medal and certificate presented at convocation.
Summary: Recognizes the most outstanding master's and doctoral graduates at UBC for exceptional academic achievement.
Key Information: Only one master's and one doctoral medal awarded annually; highly competitive, thesis completion required.
Description
The Governor General's Gold Medal is a prestigious academic distinction awarded annually by the University of British Columbia (UBC) to the most outstanding master's and doctoral graduates. The award honors exceptional scholarly achievement, with one medal for a doctoral student and one for a master's student who has completed a thesis. Winners receive a gold medal and a personalized certificate signed by the Governor General of Canada, presented during convocation ceremonies. There is no monetary component to this award; it is a mark of the highest academic honor among UBC graduate students.
