The list of Academic Awards appears below.Academic Awards (The following definitions apply for these awards)

FULL-COURSE: a minimum of four credits completed at The Collegiate between Spring/Summer & Fall/Winter Sessions.

FULL-TIME: a minimum of four credits completed at The Collegiate during the Fall/Winter Session.

Note: Students who are enrolled in an accelerated status program will be considered on an individual basis. If you are not sure if you are eligible for an award please see the Registrar or one of the Associate Deans.

Governor General's Medal:

Awarded annually to the full-time graduate who achieves the highest standing in Grade 12 in a program leading to admission to university.

University Medal:

Awarded annually to the full-time graduate who achieves second highest standing in Grade 12 in a program leading to admission to university.

Dean's Medal:

Awarded to a full-time graduate with high academic achievement and involvement in extra-curricular activities.

The Collegiate Alumni Medal:

Awarded annually to the full-time student who achieves the highest standing in Grade 11.

Wesley Medal:

Awarded annually to the full-time student who achieves the second highest standing in Grade 11.

Chancellor's Medal:

Awarded annually to the full-time student who achieves the highest standing in Grade 10.

President's Medal:

Awarded annually to the full-time student who achieves the second highest standing in Grade 10.

Dean's Honour List:

Recognition for Highest Distinction is given to fulltime students who have an average of 85 or better and who have completed at least four credits in the Fall/Winter Session. Recognition for Distinction is given to full-time students who have an average of 78 or better and who have completed at least four credits in the Fall/Winter Session.

(Note: Students who are enrolled in an accelerated status program will be considered on an individual basis. If you are not sure if you qualify for an award please see the Registrar or one of the Associate Deans.)

Collegiate Awards for Academic Excellence:

Collegiate Awards for Academic Excellence will be awarded to the student who obtains the highest final mark in a subject. To be eligible, a student must have completed the course within the 12-month period preceding the date of the award. Visiting Students are not eligible for these awards.

Collegiate Subject Awards:

Subject Awards are awarded in each subject to the student who obtains the second highest final mark.

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Special Achievement Awards:

Robert A. Anderson Memorial Award:

This award will be awarded to the full-time student with high academic achievement and excellent all-round participation in the life of The Collegiate.

Chemistry Achievement Award:

This award was established by Mrs. E. Johnston. It will be awarded on the recommendation of The Collegiate Faculty to the student who shows the greatest improvement in Chemistry 40S during the Fall/Winter Session.

Collegiate Alumni Association Award:

Awarded to the full-time graduate who was registered as a full-time student in Grade 11 during the previous Fall/Winter Session and who showed a significant improvement from Grade 11 to Grade 12.

Collegiate Twenty-five Year Award:

This scholarship, established by The Collegiate Alumni Association on behalf of the Class of ’75, is awarded to a student with good academic achievement and recognized extra-curricular activities during the academic year.

Howie Goldberg Memorial Award:

This award established in the memory of Howie Goldberg, Collegiate ’84, is to be awarded to the fulltime graduate who intends to register at a Manitoba university and who achieves the highest standing in five 40S academic credits (including 2 credits of Grade 12 English). A minimum of five credits must be completed in the Fall/Winter Session. While the scholarship will be announced at Spring Closing Exercises, it will be awarded the following September upon proof of registration at a Manitoba University.

The Irving L. Hechter Memorial Award:

This award will be awarded to a student with high academic standing, participation in extra-curricular endeavors in and out of school, and has been accepted to study in the Faculty of Education at any Manitoba Post-Secondary Institution.

R.O.A. Hunter Collegiate Alumni Award:

Awarded to a student with good academic performanceand active participation in Collegiate athletic programs.

Dr. Victor Leathers Award for Academic Excellence in Dramatics:

Awarded to a student in Dramatics, with an average of at least 70in the course, who participates actively in the drama productions of The Collegiate.

The Odyssey: The Collegiate Creative Writing Award:

Awarded to a full-course student in either Grade 10, 11, or 12 who has demonstrated outstanding ability in creative writing.

Lawrence F. Schmidt Memorial Award for Mature Students:

Awarded annually to a student who entered The Collegiate on Mature Status, who completed at least three credits at The Collegiate in any session(s), and who demonstrated good academic achievement and effort.

Shankar Memorial Prize:

These prizes have been established by Dr. Prem Shankar in memory of his parents Dr. Vishnu and Vachan Shankar. These awards will be given to two students, one from any University of Winnipeg course and another from The Collegiate, who have written the best essays promoting dialogue, understanding,and mutual acceptance between two or more religious traditions. Preference will be given to essays which consider both Eastern and Western religious traditions, or which promote the idea of non-violent ways of bringing about social change.

The Henry Rieff Stewart Memorial Scholarship for Adult Learners:

Awarded annually to a student who entered The Collegiate on Mature Status, who completed at least 3 credits at The Collegiate in any session(s), and who demonstrated good academic achievement and effort.

John Ting Memorial Scholarship:

This scholarship was established by friends and family in memory of John Ting. John was an exceptional instructor and administrator at The Collegiate from 1972 until his death in 2002. This scholarship will be awarded to the graduating international student with the highest combined mark in Grade 12 English and a Grade 12 science (Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer Science 40S, or Physics 40S).

The Scott Everett Wayne Warren Legacy Award:

Awarded annually to a Grade 10 or 11 student who has been highly involved with Student Council, whether as an elected member, or an unofficial helper, and who intends to continue to be a part of The Collegiate in the following school year(s). This award has been established to pay tribute to Scott Warren, Collegiate ’91, who was the first Student Council Prime Minister. Scott was passionate about so many things in life, especially The Collegiate and politics. He combined these passions and worked with fellow classmates to create a student council that resembled a Canadian model of parliament.

Derek Wong Memorial Award for Academic Excellence:

Given by the family and friends in memory of Derek Wong, a graduate of The Collegiate, who had a strong interest in leukemia research. It will be awarded to the full-time student who obtains the highest final combined grade in Biology 40S and Chemistry 40S.