Student Academic Achievement Medals

In addition to entrance scholarships, the UPEI Faculty Association supports the following on an annual basis:

Undergraduate Medals

The Faculty Association Undergraduate Student Medals recognize exceptional achievement by third-year students. Recipients will be presented with a medal and with a $300-$500 award.

  • Gold Medal: Student with the highest standing in third year. ($500 Award)
  • Silver Medal: Student with the second-highest standing in third year. ($400 Award)
  • Bronze Medal: Student with the third-highest standing in third year. ($300 Award)

While these medals are funded by the Faculty Association, they are determined and awarded by the University.

Graduate Medals

The Faculty Association Graduate Student Medals recognize exceptional achievement by one student undertaking Master’s study and one student undertaking Doctoral study. Recipients will be presented with a medal and with a $500 award.

Medal Eligibility

  • Master’s Medal: Current registration in the year following completion of one academic year of full-time equivalent Master’s study.
  • Doctoral Medal: Current registration in the year following completion of two academic years of (i) full-time equivalent Doctoral study, or (ii) full-time equivalent study following transfer into a Doctoral program.

Applications are completed by students (faculty nomination not required) and are accepted until November 1, 2024.

Graduate Medal Application Guidelines [PDF]

Application Forms

Students should complete the following application and submit all materials (graduate transcript, CV, letter of application, and reference letters) via email:


Past Medal Recipients