Governor General's Gold Medal
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.
