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Academic Structure + Modules > Graduation and recognition > Medals, awards and prizes

Medal, Awards and Prize at University Scholars Programme

The following medal, awards and prize are given to outstanding USP students or graduands on an annual basis.

Joanna Wong Gold Medal Award 
This award is presented to the graduating student from the University Scholars Programme who best embodies the ethos of the programme.  The student has been evaluated for academic excellence and for commitment to co-curricular activities.  Academic excellence is assessed by Cumulative Average Point.  Co-curricular involvement is evaluated based on participation and leadership in activities that foster "learning beyond the classroom” such as Global Programme and University Scholars Club activities. 

President's Honour Roll (Previously Vice-Chancellor's List) 
The President's Honour Roll recognises excellence in intellectual and leadership qualities among students who graduate from the University Scholars Programme according to the following criteria: outstanding academic accomplishment (first-class honours degree awarded by the student's home faculty); and outstanding contributions to student-led activities through the Global Programme and/or University Scholars Club.

Sung Kah Kay Memorial Prize 
The Sung Kah Kay Memorial Prize is presented to the graduating student from the University Scholars Programme who best exemplifies scholarship and academic excellence.  The Sung Kah Kay Memorial Prize identifies the graduate as a leader in independent and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Scholars Programme Recognition Award 
The Programme Recognition Awards are presented to students from non-graduating cohorts in recognition of their contributions to the University Scholars Programme through both academic accomplishment and/or co-curricular activities.  Criteria for excellence may include exceptional academic talent, exceptional leadership in co-curricular activities, or a strong combination of both.

USP Senior Honour Roll
The USP Senior Honour Roll recognises excellence in intellectual and leadership qualities among USP students who have fulfilled all of the USP first-tier curricular requirements. The placement criteria for the USP Senior Honour Roll are as follows: meritorious academic performance; active engagement in USP beyond-the-classroom learning; and significant contributions to the USP community.

USP Honour Roll
The USP Honour Roll recognises excellence in intellectual and leadership qualities among USP students who have fulfilled at least half (but not all) of the USP first-tier curricular requirements. The placement criteria for the USP Honour Roll are as follows: meritorious academic performance; active engagement in USP beyond-the-classroom learning; and significant contributions to the USP community.

CapitaLand-USP Prize
The CapitaLand-USP Prize is presented on a semestral basis to one student who best exemplifies excellence in academic and extra-curricular pursuits and leadership achievements. The selection criteria are multidisciplinary academic achievements; beyond-the-classroom achievements/contributions; and demonstrated peer leadership.

USP Honour Roll Awardees 2009