University Finalist for the Governor General's Gold Medal

Each year, nominees for the Governor General's Gold Medal who are considered, but who are not selected to receive a medal will be awarded the designation as a 'University Finalist for the Governor General's Gold Medal.' This is a special designation in lieu of a medal, recognizing exceptional graduate students at the University of Waterloo. Recipients will be selected by the Advisory Committee on Graduate Scholarships and Awards and the Associate Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and will receive a certificate. The award is automatically granted to those selected as finalists through the departmental nomination process for the Governor General's Gold Medal. This designation is open to both master's and doctoral students across all programs at the University of Waterloo. Both Canadian/Permanent residents and International students with study permits are eligible for this recognition.