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D.F. Forster Medal - Magisteriate [C5951]
| Donor(s): | The University of Guelph |
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| Value: | 1 medal |
| Awarded: | At summer convocation |
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| Deadline: | No later than May 1; Deans' offices will be notified annually of the deadline date |
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The D.F. Forster Medal - Magisteriate and D.F. Forster Medal - Doctoral are the most prestigious convocating graduate awards at the University of Guelph. These medals are awarded annually to one convocating Master’s student and one convocating PhD student who excel both academically and in extra-curricular activities. Selection will be based on high academic achievement as well as motivation, leadership and citizenship, demonstrated in part through significant involvement in extra-curricular activities. Research performance will also be considered. One Master’s student and one PhD student is nominated every year by each College Awards Committee by May 1 of each year; this deadline date will be communicated to Deans' office annually. The Senate Honours and Awards Committee will make the final selection and the medals will be awarded at Convocation in June. No application required.
Students graduating in June or who have graduated in the previous Fall or Winter from a full-time Master’s program who have achieved academic excellence during their program of graduate study.