Prizes and Awards

 

General Information

Naval and officer cadets who are members of the Regular Officer Training Plan have their fees for the entire programme paid by the Department of National Defence and, in addition, are entitled to pay and allowances prescribed by the Department. 

Scholarships and Prizes awarded may be retained under the Regular Officer Training Plan.

Scholarships and Bursaries

General Scholarship Fund

Administered by Faculty Council, the General Scholarship Fund permits the introduction of new scholarships, bursaries and prizes, or the augmentation of existing awards. The Fund is made possible through contributions in memory of Ex-Cadet No. 5804 S.G. Esdaile and No. 5522 T.A. Spruston; gift of the late Mrs. Lilian Grier in memory of Ex-Cadet No. 599 Colonel Leroy Fraser Grant; and also through the kind generosity of Bull HN Information Systems Ltd.; Pyrolysis Systems Incorporated; and of Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering, the late Lieutenant-Colonel P.C. King.

The Leonard Foundation

Through the Leonard Foundation created by the late Lieutenant-Colonel Reuben Wells Leonard, RMC No. 87, financial awards are made available on the basis of need to provide assistance to students enrolled in undergraduate programmes. Preference in the selection of students for financial assistance is given to the sons and daughters of clergy, military personnel, schoolteachers, graduates of the Royal Military College of Canada, members of the Engineering Institute of Canada and members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. The numbers of the awards will vary depending on the applicant's financial situation, but on average will be $1250 and may be renewed on reapplication.

Dominion Cadetships

A Dominion Cadetship may be granted by the Minister of National Defence to a naval or officer cadet who, being a member of the Reserve Force enters the initial year at the Royal Military College of Canada.

  1. The value of a Dominion Cadetship encompasses:
    1. the annual college fee for the First Year;
    2. the cost of single quarters and rations for the First and subsequent years; and
    3. the annual Recreation Club fee for the First and subsequent years.
  2. Not more than fifteen Dominion Cadetships may be granted in a college year.
  3. A candidate, to be eligible for a Dominion Cadetship, must meet the enrolment and academic standards for admission and be the child of a person who was killed, has died, or is severely incapacitated as a result of service in:
    1. the Canadian Forces, or
    2. the Canadian Merchant Marine, during hostilities.
  4. Application for a Dominion Cadetship shall be made in writing, giving full particulars of the candidate's eligibility under subparagraph c. and shall normally be forwarded by the first day of March to a Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre or Detachment.
  5. The final board of selection shall submit to the Minister of National Defence for approval a list of candidates recommended for Dominion Cadetships, in order of merit.
  6. A Dominion Cadetship is forfeited on failure of an academic year.

Prizes and Awards

General Information

Awards in which studies, academic standing, or academic proficiency is a qualification normally requires that the year must have been clearly passed at the first attempt without conditions and with at least Second Class standing. Students who meet the requirements as specified by the donors or as determined by the Faculty Council and approved by the commandant may win the following annual awards.

Definitions: For the purposes of Prizes and Awards eligibility; "naval or officer cadet" is defined as a student enrolled as a naval or officer cadet through either the Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP), the Reserve Entry Training Plan (RETP) or, the University Training Plan - Non-Commissioned Members (UTPNCM) and "student" would include all students enrolled in a programme at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC). 

May Convocation / Commissioning

Fourth Year

The Sword of Honour

The Sword of Honour is awarded to the RETP or ROTP naval or officer cadet of the graduating class who best combines high standards of proficiency in each of the four pillars of the RMC programme.

The Department of National Defence Award of Merit

The Department of National Defence Award of Merit is awarded to the graduating RETP or ROTP naval or officer cadet attaining highest standards in each of the four pillars of the RMC programme.

The Governor General's Silver Medal

The Governor General's Silver Medal is awarded to the student with the highest overall average in the fourth year of study at RMC, on completion of an Honours or Engineering degree programme with First Class Distinction, provided that a four-year programme of study has been completed and that an overall average of at least "A-" has been recorded in third year.

The Victor van der Smissen-Ridout Award

The Victor van der Smissen-Ridout Award is awarded to the graduating ROTP or RETP naval or officer cadet deemed to stand highest morally, intellectually, and physically at the Royal Military College of Canada (based on a vote by the cadets).

The Navy League of Canada Prize

The Navy League of Canada Prize is awarded to the best Sea Operations naval cadet (Maritime Surface and Sub-Surface or Maritime Engineering) in the graduating class, based on high standards of proficiency in each of the four pillars of the RMC programme.

The Air Force Association of Canada Award of Merit

The Air Force Association of Canada Award of Merit is awarded in alternate years (even) to the best Air Operations or Aerospace Controller graduating officer cadet, based on high standards of proficiency in each of the four pillars of the RMC programme.

The UTPNCM Award of Merit

The UTPNCM Award of Merit is awarded to the graduating UTPNCM naval or officer cadet attaining the highest standards of proficiency in the four pillars of the RMC programme.

The Canadian Forces Engineering Prize

The Canadian Forces Engineering Prize is awarded to the best graduating naval or officer cadet enrolled in the military occupations of Naval Combat Systems Engineering, Marine Systems Engineering, Engineers, Signals, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Aerospace Engineer, Communications and Electronics Engineering based on high standards of proficiency in each of the four pillars of the RMC programme.

The Military Support Award of Merit

The Military Support Award of Merit is awarded annually to the best naval or officer cadet in the graduating class from the Logistics, Health Care Administration, Military Police Officer, or other military occupation of the Support Group, based on high standards of proficiency in each of the four pillars of the RMC programme.

The Canadian Defence Academy Profession of Arms Award for Excellence in Military Professionalism (CDA)

The Canadian Defence Academy Profession of Arms Award for Excellence in Military Professionalism is awarded to a Canadian Defence Academy (CDA) student for demonstrating excellence in military professionalism, leadership and character, and who has consistently displayed the highest values of the Canadian Forces – integrity, courage, academic achievement, fitness, loyalty, comradeship and commitment. (Spring)

The Karagianis Cup

Awarded annually to the graduating Social Science and Humanities student who holds the highest overall 4th-year academic average upon graduating from an Honours Social Science and Humanities programme. This award is sponsored annually by Maj (ret’d) John M. Karagianis.

H5604 Ken Smee Physics Prize

Awarded annually to an outstanding graduating naval or officer cadet in the Department of Physics and Space Science achieving the highest academic standing in Physics.

The Stuart S. Barton Science Award

The Stuart S. Barton Science Award is awarded to the student who has maintained the highest overall academic average in the 4th year of an Honours Science programme, provided this average is above 80%. This award was sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Barton in memory of the late Dr. Barton, a distinguished member of the RMC Chemistry Department.

The Professional Engineers of Ontario Gold Medal for Academic Achievement

The Professional Engineers of Ontario Gold Medal for Academic Achievement is awarded each year to the engineering student with the highest academic standing in the final year.

The Major General John Arthur Stewart Trophy

The Major General John Arthur Stewart Trophy is awarded to the top Military Engineer officer cadet in his or her graduating year whose occupation classification is Engineer (MOC 24) or Construction Engineer (MOC 46). Sponsored by the Canadian Military Engineer Association, it is based on high standards of proficiency in each of the four pillars of RMC. (Spring)

The Duncan Sayre MacInnes Memorial Scholarship

The Duncan Sayre MacInnes Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the graduating officer cadet who is considered the most deserving of those who accept a regular commission in the military occupation of Aerospace Control Officer by reason of academic standing, character, and proficiency in occupational training.

The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award

The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award is awarded to the graduating officer cadet in an Air Force officer cadet classification who obtains the highest academic marks.

The Canadian Forces Military College Academic Awards for Graduating Students

The Canadian Forces Military College Academic Awards for Graduating Students is awarded annually in each of Honours Arts, Honours Science, and Engineering to the graduating UTPNCM naval or officer cadet with Advanced Standing who, having First Class Distinction, stands highest of the graduating UTPNCMs in the course of study, provided that an overall average of Second Class Distinction without failures or conditions was maintained in the previous year.

The Canadian Forces Military College Academic Award

The Canadian Forces Military College Academic Award is awarded annually to the UTPNCM naval or officer cadet with Advanced Standing who stands highest among the Advanced Standing naval or officer cadets, provided that the year has been clearly passed without condition and that an overall weighted average of A- or better, has been obtained in the third year of 3-year (Pass) programme.

The Toronto Branch Award in Honour of Sydney Frost

The Toronto Branch Award in Honour of Sydney Frost is awarded to the graduating ROTP or RETP naval or officer cadet who has demonstrated the greatest improvement from 1st year to 4th year in Academics and Fitness, thereby reflecting the value of a military college degree.

The Harris-Bigelow Trophy

The Harris-Bigelow Trophy is awarded to the fourth year naval or officer cadet who has displayed the best combination of academic and athletic ability throughout the entire course of study at RMC. This trophy was given for annual competition by the Class of 1932 in memory of their classmates, No. 2039 T.W.E. Harris and No. 2021 J.G. Bigelow.

The Lieutenant-Colonel Leroy Fraser Grant Memorial Prize

The Lieutenant-Colonel Leroy Fraser Grant Memorial Prize is awarded in any year to the student of any year who, in open competition, submits the best original essay on an international topic other than Canada or the Commonwealth.

The Class of ’78 – Dr. Walter S. Avis UTPNCM Honour Shield

Presented annually to the UTPNCM graduate who has contributed most to the positive development of the UTPNCM squadron during the entire time at RMC, as determined by a secret ballot of the members of the UTPNCM squadron.

The Jack C. Sargant Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to a member of a men's varsity team and a member of a women’s varsity team who demonstrate combined proficiency in academic standing, sportsmanship, leadership, and athletic ability.

Sean FrankHam Award for the Top Graduating Air Force Cadet in Business Administration

This award will be bestowed on the top graduating Air Force cadet in Business administration. It will be awarded on a yearly basis at the departmental level. Sean Frankham was a proud graduate of the Royal Military College with a degree in Business Administration. Sean was an accomplished management consultant with expertise in operational excellence and leadership. Skilled in change management, coaching, team building, and continuous improvement, Sean held an Executive MBA from Athabasca University and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Sean’s core values were steeped in tradition, and he strongly believed in service to country and to others.

Departmental Medals – Graduating Year

A medal is awarded annually in each academic programme to the graduating naval or officer cadet standing highest in the programme, providing an overall average of A- or better has been earned by the recipient. Recipients must have maintained a minimum overall average of B- or better without failures or conditions in the previous year of study.

The Fort St-Jean Chapter Prize

Awarded to a graduating student registered in second language courses (SOLET/LCF or FLF) during the year in question who demonstrated an outstanding interest in bilingualism and achieved excellent results.

The Lieutenant-Colonel Victor B. Rivers Award

Awarded annually to the top graduating naval or officer cadet (MOSID 00213 Intelligence Officer) who demonstrates excellence in all four pillars and achieves First Class Distinction in academics.

The Doreen and John Windsor Award

The Doreen and John Windsor Award is awarded annually to the student in the final year of study in Honours History or Military and Strategic Studies programmes who demonstrated excellence in an area of Canadian or international history.

Canadian Psychological Association Military Psychology Award

Canadian Psychological Association Military Psychology Award is awarded annually to the graduating honours psychology student with the highest standing in the programme, provided a minimum of ten 300 and 400 level psychology courses are taken at RMC.

The Society of Chemical Industry Award, Canadian Section

The Society of Chemical Industry Award, Canadian Section, is awarded to the graduating students who have the highest standing in the final year of the course in each of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry; provided that the overall average is at least A- and that the course of study has been completed in, at most, the normal number of years.

The A.C. Leonard Award

The A.C. Leonard Award is awarded annually by the Department of Mechanical Engineering to the Fourth Year project group judged by the faculty to have presented the best project in MEE471/GMF471.

The Chikhani Award

The Chikhani Award is awarded annually to the fourth year project group in electrical and computer engineering deemed to have the best project by the members of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The prize is awarded in memory of Dr. Aziz Chikhani, PhD, PEng, former Dean of Engineering and Head of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The winners receive the references required to prepare for the Practice of Professional Engineering exams.

The W.C. Moffatt Aeronautical Engineering Award

The W.C. Moffatt Aeronautical Engineering Award is awarded to the student who contributed to a positive learning experience for his or her entire class not only through demonstrated academic excellence but also through sound leadership in the classroom and laboratories. The winner must have enhanced his or her intellectual achievements with maturity, creativity and a breadth of learning. The nominee is selected by a secret ballot of the students in the Aeronautical Engineering programme. The nominee is confirmed by the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department faculty to have met the prize criteria.

The J.F. Lott Award

The J.F. Lott Award is awarded annually by the Department of Civil Engineering to the student group judged to have presented the best Fourth Year design project. The award honours 06106 John Frederick Lott, twice a graduate from the Department.

The R. Mann Award

The R. Mann Award is awarded annually by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering to the fourth year students judged by the faculty to have completed the best design project.

The M. Evans Award

The M. Evans Award is awarded annually by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering to the Fourth Year student judged by the faculty to have completed the best chemistry senior project.

The Mathematics Prize for Arts Students

The Mathematics Prize for Arts Students is awarded annually in any years by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department to the Arts student who achieves the highest standing in the courses of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, provided that the year has been passed without conditions and a grade of at least A-, has been obtained in one of the courses of the department.

The Mohan Chaudhry Award in Operations Research

Awarded annually to the graduating student who has the highest standing in the operations research courses of a mathematics program, provided that the overall average is at least A-. The prize may be split between two students who meet the criteria.

The Ammunition Technical Officer Award for Academic Excellence

Awarded annually to the Ammunition Technical Officer candidate achieving the highest standing in the Ammunition Technology Certificate, providing an overall average of A- or better has been earned by the recipient.

The Sword of Distinction for Leadership

Awarded to the graduating RETP or ROTP naval or officer cadet who displays outstanding leadership through attaining the highest cadet appointment of Cadet Wing Commander (CWC) in their graduating year.

The MacArthur Leadership Award

Awarded to the naval or officer cadet who demonstrates outstanding leadership performance based on General Douglas MacArthur’s credo of Duty-Honour-Country and potential for future service in the profession of arms.

The Commander Arturo Prat Leadership Award

Awarded to the graduating naval cadet who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, moral values, performance, and potential for future service in the Profession of Arms. The award is sponsored by the Chilean Embassy.

The Leinster Shield

Awarded to the ROTP/RETP squadron amassing the most points in the Commandant's Competition, with events involving military, athletic and academic prowess. After each event, the squadron leading in the competition flies its pennant from a designated flagstaff and takes the right-of-the-line position on parade. At year's end, the winning squadron will take the right-of-the-line on the Commissioning Parade. The position of right-of-the-line is traditionally a place of honour, as this was the unit that lead an Army into battle. The Leinster Shield was originally inaugurated in 1892 by the 1st Battalion, Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) for their inter-company challenge shield. The shield came to RMC in 1922 when the Leinster Plate was entrusted to Canada on the disbanding of the regiment. The Class of 1933 refurbished the Shield for use in the Commandant's Competition

The J. Douglas Young Sword of Excellence

Awarded in conjunction with the Leinster Shield on Graduation Parade to the Cadet Squadron Leader (CSL) of the Squadron winning the Commandant's Competition. The sword will be carried by the CSL of the Squadron until the next graduation parade. The fall and winter term CSL of the winning squadron will receive a commemorative plaque for personal retention. The College Number of the CSLs will be engraved on the scabbard to permit a continuing record. The J. Douglas Young Sword of Excellence was donated by the Class of 1933 in memory of their classmate #2360 John Douglas Young, who was killed in action on D-Day, 6 June 1944

The Toronto Branch RMC Club Prize

Awarded to the Fourth Year ROTP or RETP naval or officer cadet who obtains the highest combined marks in Drill and Physical Education during the entire course of study at RMC.

The Panet Cup

The Panet Cup is awarded to the graduating naval or officer cadet who achieves the highest average score in all four years in the Spring RMC Physical Fitness Test.

The Padre W.A Ferguson Shield of Duty

Awarded to the Officer Cadet who best exemplifies the qualities of civic duty that are the hallmark of an Ex-Cadet, through contributions to the College, the Club, and his/her community

The Robert Bradshaw Award

Awarded each year to the fourth year officer cadet who has distinguished him or herself in the field of mentorship.

The UTPNCM Prize for Military Professionalism and Physical Fitness

Awarded to the graduating UTPNCM cadet who has maintained, throughout the complete course of study, the highest standard in Military Professionalism and physical fitness among those graduating.

Badging / Reunion Weekend

Third Year

The English Prize for Engineering or Science Students

The English Prize for Engineering or Science Students is awarded annually by the English Department to the Science or Engineering student who achieves the highest standing in English 100, provided that the year has been passed without condition and at least A-, has been achieved in English 100.

Military Leadership Excellence Award in Third Year

The Military Leadership Excellence Award in Third Year is awarded to the ROTP or RETP naval or officer cadet attaining the highest standards of proficiency in each of the four pillars in the third year of the RMC programme.

Howard B. Ripstein Award of Excellence for Third Year

The Howard B. Ripstein Award of Excellence for Third Year is awarded to a naval or officer cadet of each of the Navy, Army and Air Force elements who have completed the third year of undergraduate studies and has demonstrated excellence in all four pillars of the Royal Military College of Canada programme.

The Naval Operations Sword

The Naval Operations Sword is awarded to the best overall naval operations cadet based on third year academic marks and overall performance in naval training during summer training periods.

The Naval Engineering Sword

The Naval Engineering Sword is awarded to the best overall naval engineering cadet based on third year academic marks and overall performance in naval training during summer training periods.

The Sea Logistics Sword

The Sea Logistics Sword is awarded to the best overall sea logistic naval cadet based on third year academic marks and overall performance in naval training during summer training periods.

The Captain Matthew Dawe Memorial Sword

The Captain Matthew Dawe Memorial Sword is awarded to the most deserving Combat Arms officer cadet in third year.

The Captain Nichola Goddard Memorial Sword

The Captain Nichola Goddard Memorial Sword is awarded to the most deserving Artillery officer cadet in third year.

The Royal Military College of Canada Award for Academic Excellence in Third Year

The Royal Military College of Canada Award for Academic Excellence in Third Year is awarded annually to the student who has obtained the highest academic standing in the third year.

The P.F. Fisher Memorial Trophy and Scholarship

The Dr. P.F. Fisher Memorial Trophy and Scholarship is awarded to the third year naval or officer cadet considered most deserving by reason of academic standing and qualities of leadership and sportsmanship.

The Frank R. Kossa Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada-United States Unit Memorial Scholarship (ANAVICUS)

The Frank R. Kossa Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada-United States Unit Memorial Scholarship (ANAVICUS) is awarded to the best naval or officer cadet of third year on the basis of personal qualities, academic performance and leadership potential.

The J.W. Brown Memorial Medal

The J.W. Brown Memorial Medal is awarded to the cadet who obtains the highest academic standing in the third year of an Arts programme. The medal is presented in memory of No. 7268 J.W. (Jim) Brown, a 1967 graduate in Commerce and President of the RMC Club of Canada in 1985/86.

The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Undergraduate Scholarship

The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education is an Undergraduate Scholarship Awarded annually to two in-course students enrolled in CEAB-accredited programme within the Faculty of Engineering who have demonstrated an equal combination of high academic achievement and demonstrated leadership through participation in professional affairs and extracurricular activities.

The Canadian Forces Military College Academic Awards

The Canadian Forces Military College Academic Awards will be awarded annually to those UTPNCM naval or officer cadets with advanced standing who stand highest among the advanced standing naval or officer cadets in the years and programmes listed below, provided that the year has been clearly passed without condition and that an overall weighted average of A- or better has been obtained:

  • second sear of a 3-year (Pass) programme; and
  • third year of a four-year programme in each of Arts, Science, and Engineering.
The Chemical Institute of Canada Undergraduate Prize

Awarded to the student who obtains the highest standing in each of third year Chemical Engineering and Chemistry.

The Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division Scholarships (RCAF)

The Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division Scholarship (RCAF) is awarded to naval or officer cadets entering the third year of a four-year degree programme on the basis of high scholastic achievement and outstanding personal qualifications. One or more awards may be made annually.

The Corps of Guides Prize

The Corps of Guides Prize is awarded to the naval or officer cadet who obtains the highest marks in Surveying and Terrain Analysis.

Second Year

The Military Leadership Excellence Award in Second Year

The Military Leadership Excellence Award in Second Year is awarded to the ROTP or RETP naval or officer cadet attaining the highest standards of proficiency in each of the four pillars in the Second Year of the RMC programme.

The Royal Military College of Canada Award for Academic Excellence in Second Year

The Royal Military College of Canada Award for Academic Excellence in Second Year is awarded annually to the student who has obtained the highest academic standing in the Second Year.

The Class of 1942 Memorial Trophy

The Class of 1942 Memorial Trophy is awarded to the best all-around ROTP or RETP naval or officer cadet of the second year in academic standing, leadership, and sportsmanship.

First Year

The Military Leadership Excellence Award in First Year

The Military Leadership Excellence Award in First Year is awarded to the ROTP or RETP naval or officer cadet attaining the highest standards of proficiency in each of the four pillars in the first year of the RMC programme.

The Royal Military College of Canada Award for Academic Excellence in First Year

The Royal Military College of Canada Award for Academic Excellence in First Year is awarded annually to the student who has obtained the highest academic standing in the first year.

The Howard B. Ripstein Award of Excellence for First Year

The Howard B. Ripstein Award of Excellence for First Year is awarded to a naval or officer cadet of each of the Navy, Army, and Air Force elements who have completed the first year of undergraduate studies and summer training and has demonstrated excellence in all four pillars of the Royal Military College of Canada programme.

The C. Raymond Grandy Memorial Scholarship

The C. Raymond Grandy Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the best naval or officer cadet entering second year at RMC as determined by academic standing, leadership potential, and overall performance in the first year.

The Queen's University Challenge Shield

The Queen's University Challenge Shield is awarded to the best all-around ROTP or RETP naval or officer cadet of the first year in academic standing, leadership, and sportsmanship.

The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance Scholarships

Awarded annually to well-rounded entrance students enrolled in CEAB-Accredited programme within the Faculty of Engineering who have demonstrated a combination of high academic achievement and exhibit characteristics of leadership. As a minimum requirement, recipients must have graduated with an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma with an overall average of at least 80 percent in academic subjects. One of the awards is made to an eligible female student and one to an eligible male student.

The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award (Bilingual)

Awarded to the third year Air Force cadet registered in second language courses (SOLET/LCF or FLF) during the year in question who demonstrated an outstanding interest in bilingualism and achieved excellent results.

The Anthony Daniel Bowie Memorial Medallion

Awarded to the recruit who best demonstrates determination, enthusiasm, and genuine concern for the welfare of others in the lead up to the Recruit Obstacle Course.

The Captain John Bart Teamwork Prize

Awarded to the First Year Team that wins the College’s Obstacle Course Competition.

The Captain John Bart Leadership Award

Awarded to the best leader in each Squadron during the Obstacle Race.

The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award (Athletic)

Awarded to an Air Force cadet in the first year, with achievement in the athletic area.

The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award (Military)

Awarded to an Air Force cadet in the second year, with achievement in the military area.

The Strong Challenge

Awarded to the cadet of the Third Year attaining the highest physical fitness score in the RMC Physical Fitness Test.

The Grant Prize

Awarded to the officer or naval cadet in the second year attaining the highest physical fitness score in the RMC Physical Fitness Test.

The Fulton Award

Awarded to the cadet in First Year attaining the highest physical fitness score in the RMC Physical Fitness Test.

The UTPNCM Prize for Military Professionalism and Physical Fitness

Awarded to the UTPNCM cadet not in the graduating year who achieves the highest standard in Military Professionalism and physical fitness in the year.

Indigenous Leadership Opportunity Year (ILOY)

Indigenous Leadership Opportunity Year Top Officer Cadet

Indigenous Leadership Opportunity Year Top Officer Cadet Awarded to the best overall ILOY naval or officer cadet based on performance in all four pillars of the ILOY programme (academic, military, cultural, and athletic). (June)

Ammunition Technical Officers Certificate (ATO)

The Ammunition Technical Officer Award for Academic Excellence

Awarded annually to the Ammunition Technical Officer candidate achieving the highest standing in the Ammunition Technology Certificate, providing the recipient has earned an overall average of “A-” or better.

Graduate Studies Prizes & Awards

The Milton Fowler Gregg VC Memorial Trust Fund Bursary

Offered annually to those students enrolled in the Royal Military College of Canada’s Division of Graduate Studies whose programmes will include environmental studies or international affairs. The student should not normally be in receipt of full Department of National Defence financial support for these studies. The bursary is sponsored by the Royal Canadian Regiment Trust and is presented on the recommendation of the Faculty of the Division of Graduate Studies.

The Royal Canadian Logistics Services Medal of Academic Excellence in the MBA Programme

The Royal Canadian Logistics Services Medal of Academic Excellence in the MBA Programme is awarded annually to the graduating student of the RMC Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme who has achieved the highest academic standing.

The Colonel Geoff Parker Memorial Award

Presented to an officer of the Canadian Forces who displayed outstanding leadership, professionalism, perseverance and academic excellence in the pursuit of technical studies, following the completion of a graduate degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Royal Military College of Canada. The award is given in memory of Colonel Geoff Parker, CD, MEng of the Royal Canadian Regiment who obtained a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada and was tragically killed in action in Kabul, Afghanistan on 18 May 2010.

3346 Dr. Jay Howard Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Postgraduate Scholarship

Created through the generosity of Dr. Jay Howard to recognize academic excellence and research promise in a candidate taking a Master’s or Doctoral degree in the disciplines of Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.

The G.L. Pickard Prize

Awarded annually to the outstanding Master of Science (MSc) graduating student in Ocean Sciences, based on marks achieved in graduate courses and on the quality of the thesis. Should no outstanding candidate be identified, the award will not be allocated.

The Wolfgang Ernst Eder Bursary in Mechanical Design

Awarded annually to an outstanding graduate student in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering based on marks achieved in graduate-level courses and on the quality of the thesis and research publications.  Preference will be given to a student working on a research topic related to the area of Mechanical Design.

The Governor General Gold Medal

Awarded to the graduating student who achieves the highest academic standing in a Master’s or Doctoral degree programme.

The Mohan Chaudhry Award in Operations Research

Awarded annually to the graduating student who has the highest standing in the operations research courses of a mathematics program, provided that the overall average is at least A-. The prize may be split between two students who meet the criteria. (Spring)

The Barry Hunt Memorial Prize

Awarded annually to the best graduate student graduating in War Studies or in History. The prize was established in the memory of the late Dr. Hunt, former Dean of Arts and Chair of the War Studies programme.

The Royal Canadian Naval College Class of ‘46 Scholarship

Awarded to the graduating Regular Force member of the Naval environment with the highest academic average.

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