Undergraduate Calendar 2011-2012
Scholarships Prizes and Awards
Prizes and Awards
General Information
Fourth Year
Third Year
Second Year
First Year
General Information
Awards in which studies, academic standing, or academic proficiency is a qualification normally require that the year must have been clearly passed at the first attempt without conditions and with at least Second Class standing. The following annual awards may be won by students who meet the requirements as specified by the donors or as determined by the Faculty Council and approved by the Commandant.
Definitions:
For the purposes of Prizes and Awards, a cadet is defined as a student enrolled under either the Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP), the Reserve Entry Training Plan (RETP) or under the University Training Plan, Non-Commissioned Member (UTPNCM). "Student" includes "cadets" and officers enrolled under the Initial Baccalaureate Degree Program (IBDP).
Fourth Year
The Sword of Honour
The Sword of Honour is awarded to the ROTP/RETP cadet of the Graduating Class who best combines high standards of proficiency in each of the four components of the RMCC programme. (Spring)
The Department of National Defence Award of Merit
The Department of National Defence Award of Merit is awarded to the graduating ROTP/RETP cadet attaining highest standards in each of the four com[ponents of the RMCC programme. (Spring)
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 RMCC, 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. (Spring)
The Sword of Distinction for Leadership
The Sword of Distinction for Leadership is awarded to the graduating ROTP/RETP cadet who displays outstanding leadership through attaining the highest Cadet appointment of Cadet Wing Commander (CWC) in their graduating year. (Spring)
The Victor van der Smissen-Ridout Memorial Award
The Victor van der Smissen-Ridout Memorial Award is awarded to the graduating ROTP/RETP cadet deemed to stand highest morally, intellectually, and physically at the Royal Military College of Canada (based on a vote by the cadets). (Spring)
The MacArthur Leadership Award
The MacArthur Leadership Award is awarded to the 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. (Spring)
The Navy League of Canada Prize
The Navy League of Canada Prize is awarded to the best Sea Operations cadet (Maritime Surface and Sub-Surface or Maritime Engineering) in the graduating class, based on high standards of proficiency in each of the four components of the RMCC programme. (Spring)
The Royal Canadian Artillery Association Prize
The Royal Canadian Artillery Association Prize is awarded to the best Combat Arms cadet (Armoured, Artillery, Infantry, Engineer) in the graduating class, based on high standards of proficiency in each of the four components of the RMCC programme. (Spring)
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 cadet, based on high standards of proficiency in each of the four components of the RMCC programme. (Spring)
The Air Cadet League of Canada Award of Merit
The Air Cadet League of Canada Award of Merit is awarded in alternate years (odd) to the best Air Operations or Aerospace Controller cadet in the graduating year, based on high standards of proficiency in each of the four components of the RMCC programme. (Spring)
The Commander Arturo Prat Leadership Award
The Commander Arturo Prat Leadership Award is 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 Chilien Embassy. (Spring)
The UTPNCM Award of Merit
The UTPNCM Award of Merit is awarded to the graduating UTPNCM cadet attaining the highest standards of proficiency in the four components of the RMCC programme. (Spring)
The Military Engineering Prize
The Military Engineering Prize is awarded to the best graduating cadet enrolled in the military occupations of Aerospace Engineer, Communications and Electronics Engineer, (Air), Signals, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, or Engineer, based on high standards of proficiency in each of the four components of the RMCC programme. (Spring)
The Military Support Award of Merit
The Military Support Award of Merit is awarded annually to the best 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 components of the RMCC programme. (Spring)
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 (CDA) is awarded to a Canadian Defence Academy 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 Gibson Medal - Graduating Year
The Gibson Medal – Graduating Year is presented in memory of 2569 Maj Desmond H. Gibson, ED and 805 Col The Honourable Colin W. Gibson, PC, MC, VD. It is presented to the top graduating student in the Faculty of Arts. (Spring)
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 program, provided this average is above 80%. (Spring)
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. (Spring)
The Leinster Shield
The Leinster Shield is 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 the 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 RMCC 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. (Spring)
The J. Douglas Young Sword of Excellence
The J. Douglas Young Sword of Excellence is 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 Honour Slate CSL 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. (Spring)
The Duncan Sayre MacInnes Memorial Scholarship
The Duncan Sayre MacInnes Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the graduating cadet who is considered the most deserving of those who accept a regular commission in the military occupation of Air Combat Systems Officer (ASCO) by reason of academic standing, character, and proficiency in occupational training. (Spring)
The W.M. Carleton Monk Memorial Scholarship
The W.M. Carleton Monk Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the graduating RETP cadet who obtains the highest marks in academic subjects in the graduating year, provided attendance at a university following graduation. (Spring)
The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award
The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award is awarded to an Air Force cadet in the fourth year, with achievement in the academic area. (Spring)
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 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. (Spring)
The Harris-Bigelow Trophy
The Harris-Bigelow Trophy is awarded to the Fourth Year cadet who has displayed the best combination of academic and athletic ability throughout the entire course of study at RMCC. 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. (Spring)
The Toronto Branch RMCC Club Prize
The Toronto Branch RMCC Club Prize is awarded to the Fourth Year ROTP/RETP cadet who obtains the highest combined marks in Drill and Physical Education during the entire course of study at RMCC . (Spring)
Departmental Medals - Graduating Year
Departmental Medals - Graduating Year. A medal is awarded annually in each academic programme to the graduating student 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. (Spring)
The Panet Cup
The Panet Cup is awarded to the graduating cadet who achieves the highest average score in all four years in the Spring RMCC Physical Fitness Test. (Spring)
The CMR St-Jean Ex-Cadet Club Prize
The CMR St-Jean Ex-Cadet Club Prize is awarded to the graduating cadet with the most improved second language profile since entry into RMCC while attaining a superior performance in the other components of the programme. (Spring)
The Padre W.A. Ferguson Shield of Duty
The Padre W.A. Ferguson Shield of Duty is 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. (Spring)
The Bradshaw Award
The Bradshaw Award is awarded each year to the 4th year OCdt who has distinguished him/herself in the field of mentorship. (Spring)
The UTPNCM Drill and Physical Education Prize
The UTPNCM Drill and Physical Education Prize is awarded to the graduating UTPNCM cadet who has maintained, throughout the complete course of study, the highest standard in drill and physical education among those graduating. (Spring)
The Lieutenant-Colonel Leroy Fraser Grant Memorial Prize
The Lieutenant-Colonel Leroy Fraser Grant Memorial Prize is presented 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. (Spring)
The Class of '78 - Dr. Walter S. Avis UTPNCM Honour Shield
The Class of ‘78 - Dr. Walter S. Avis UTPNCM Honour Shield is presented annually to the UTPNCM graduate who has contributed most to the positive development of the UTPNCM squadron, during the entire time at RMCC as determined by a secret ballot of the members of the UTPNCM squadron. (Spring)
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 programs who demonstrated excellence in an area of Canadian or international history. (Spring)
The Society of Chemical Industry Award, Canadian Section
The Society of Chemical Industry Award, Canadian Section, is awarded to the graduating students who has 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. (Spring)
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. (Spring)
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. (Spring)
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 program. The nominee is confirmed by the Mechanical Engineering Department faculty to have met the prize criteria. (Spring)
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. (Spring/Fall)
Third Year
Military Leadership Excellence Award in Third Year
The Military Leadership Excellence Award in Third Year is awarded to the ROTP/RETP cadet attaining the highest standards of proficiency in each of the four components in the Third Year of the RMCC programme. (Fall)
Howard B. Ripstein Award of Excellence for Third Year
The Howard B. Ripstein Award of Excellence for Third Year is awarded to a cadet of each of the Navy, Army and Air Force elements who has completed the third year of undergraduate studies and has demonstrated excellence in all four components of the Royal Military College of Canada programme. (Fall)
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. (Fall)
The Captain Nichola Goddard Memorial Sword
The Captain Nichola Goddard Memorial Sword is awarded to the most deserving Artillery Officer Cadet in Third Year. (Fall)
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. (Fall)
The P.F. Fisher Memorial Trophy and Scholarship
The Dr. P.F. Fisher Memorial Trophy and Scholarship is awarded to the Third Year cadet considered most deserving by reason of academic standing and qualities of leadership and sportsmanship. (Fall)
The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada-United States Unit Scholarship (ANAVICUS)
The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada-United States Unit Scholarship (ANAVICUS) is awarded to the best cadet of Third Year on the basis of personal qualities, academic performance and leadership potential. (Fall)
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. (Fall)
The Professional Engineers of Ontario Foundation for Education, Undergraduate
The Professional Engineers of Ontario Foundation for Education, Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Achievement provides an award to the undergraduate student in either Second or Third Year of an engineering programme who obtained the highest academic standing. (Fall)
The Professional Engineers of Ontario Foundation for Education, Undergraduate
The Professional Engineers of Ontario Foundation for Education, Undergraduate Scholarship for Non-Academic Achievement provides an award to an undergraduate students in either Second or Third Year of an engineering programme who exhibited exceptional role model qualities through participation in non-academic activities while maintaining above average marks. (Fall)
The UTPNCM Drill and Physical Education Departmental Prize
The UTPNCM Drill and Physical Education Departmental Prize is awarded to the UTPNCM cadet not in the graduating year who achieves the highest standard in drill and physical education in the year. (Fall)
Programme Prizes
The Programme Prizes are awarded annually to the student standing highest in each academic programme in the Second and Third Year, providing the year has been passed without condition and an overall average of A- or above has been attained. (Fall)
The Canadian Forces Military College Academic Awards
The Canadian Forces Military College Academic Awards will be awarded annually to those UTPNCM cadets with Advanced Standing who stand highest among the Advanced Standing 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 Year of a three-year (Pass) programme;
- third Year of three-year (Pass) programme; and
- third Year of a four-year programme in each of Arts, Science, and Engineering. (Fall)
The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award
The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award is awarded to an Air Force cadet in the third year, with achievement in the bilingualism area. (Fall)
The Jack C. Sargant Memorial Scholarship
The Jack C. Sargant Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a varsity athlete who demonstrates combined proficiency in academic standing, sportsmanship, leadership, and athletic ability. (Fall)
The Strong Challenge Shield
The Strong Challenge Shield is awarded to the cadet of the Third Year attaining the highest physical fitness score in the RMCC Physical Fitness Test. (Fall)
The Chemical Institute of Canada Undergraduate Prize
The Chemical Institute of Canada Undergraduate Prize is awarded to the student who obtains the highest standing in each of Third Year Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. (Fall)
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. (Fall)
Second Year
The Military Leadership Excellence Award in Second Year
The Military Leadership Excellence Award in Second Year is awarded to the ROTP/RETP cadet attaining the highest standards of proficiency in each of the four components in the Second Year of the RMCC programme. (Fall)
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. (Fall)
The Class of 1942 Memorial Trophy
The Class of 1942 Memorial Trophy is awarded to the best all-round ROTP/RETP cadet of the Second Year in academic standing, leadership, and sportsmanship. (Fall)
The Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division Scholarships (RCAF)
The Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division Scholarship (RCAF) is awarded to 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. (Fall)
The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award
The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award is awarded to an Air Force cadet in the second year, with achievement in the military area. (Fall)
The Canadian Military Engineers Association Award (CMEA)
The Canadian Military Engineers Association Award (CMEA) is presented to the highest standing Second Year Officer Cadet in Engineering whose classification is either Engineer (MOC 24) or Airfield Engineer (MOC 46). (Fall)
The Professional Engineers of Ontario Foundation for Education, Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Achievement
The Professional Engineers of Ontario Foundation for Education, Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Achievement provides an award to the undergraduate student in either Second or Third Year of an engineering programme who obtained the highest academic standing. (Fall)
The Professional Engineers of Ontario Foundation for Education, Undergraduate Scholarship for Non-Academic Achievement
The Professional Engineers of Ontario Foundation for Education, Undergraduate Scholarship for Non-Academic Achievement provides an award to an undergraduate students in either Second or Third Year of an engineering programme who exhibited exceptional role model qualities through participation in non-academic activities while maintaining above average marks. (Fall)
Programme Prizes
Programme Prizes are awarded annually to the student standing highest in each academic programme in the Second and Third Year, providing the year has been passed without condition and an overall average of A- or above has been attained. (Fall)
Departmental Prizes
Departmental prizes are awarded annually to the students in First and Second Year who have achieved the highest standing in the several courses of a department provided that the year has been passed without condition and at least A- has been obtained in one of the courses of the department concerned. (Fall)
The Grant Prize
The Grant Prize is awarded to the cadet in Second Year attaining the highest physical fitness score in the RMCC Physical Fitness Test. (Fall)
The Corps of Guides Prize
The Corps of Guides Prize is awarded to the cadet who obtains the highest marks in Surveying and Terrain Analysis. (Fall)
First Year
The Military Leadership Excellence Award in First Year
The Military Leadership Excellence Award in First Year is awarded to the ROTP/RETP cadet attaining the highest standards of proficiency in each of the four components in the First Year of the RMCC programme. (Fall)
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. (Fall)
The Howard B. Ripstein Award of Excellence for First Year
The Howard B. Ripstein Award of Excellence for First Year are awarded to a cadet of each of the Navy, Army, and Air Force elements who has completed the first year of undergraduate studies and summer training and has demonstrated excellence in all four components of the Royal Military College of Canada programme. (Fall)
The C. Raymond Grandy Memorial Scholarship
The C. Raymond Grandy Memorial Scholarship are awarded to the best cadet entering Second Year at RMCC as determined by academic standing, leadership potential, and overall performance in the First Year. (Fall)
The Queen's University Challenge Shield
The Queen's University Challenge Shield is awarded to the best all-round ROTP/RETP cadet of the First Year in academic standing, leadership, and sportsmanship. (Fall)
The Hope Medallion
The Hope Medallion is awarded to the recruit showing best potential of leadership during the First Year Orientation Program. (Fall)
The Captain John Bart Teamwork Prize
The Captain John Bart Teamwork Prize is awarded to the First Year team that wins the College’s Obstacle Course Competition. (Fall)
The John Bart Leadership Award
The Captain John Bart Leadership Award is awarded to the best leader in each Squadron during the Obstacle Race. (Fall)
The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award
The Squadron Leader McAlpine Cadet Trust Fund Award is awarded to an Air Force cadet in the first year, with achievement in the athletic area. (Fall)
The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance Scholarships
The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance Scholarships provides two entrance awards to Grade 12 graduates entering an accredited RMCC engineering programme. Based upon academic potential standing at admission, one of the awards is made to an eligible female student and one to an eligible male student. (Fall)
Departmental Prizes
Departmental prizes are awarded annually to the students in First and Second Year who have achieved the highest standing in the several courses of a department provided that the year has been passed without condition and at least A- has been obtained in one of the courses of the department concerned. (Fall)
The Fulton Award
The Fulton Award is awarded to the cadet in First Year attaining the highest physical fitness score in the RMCC Physical Fitness Test. (Fall)
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. (Fall)
