Application deadline is Tuesday, 23 March 2021.
The Lord Strathcona Trust Fund Medal, most commonly referred to as the Lord Strathcona Medal, is the highest award which can be bestowed upon a cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical and military training. The medal, Certificate of Merit, and the lapel pin are awarded by the Lord Strathcona Trust.
Medal Objectives:
- encourage the improvement of the physical and intellectual capabilities of cadets
- foster patriotism in cadets through the acquisition of a good knowledge of military matters.
Selection Criteria:
- Have a high level of physical fitness
- Have attended at least one summer training course of three weeks in duration.
- Have qualified to training level not below level 3.
- Have met all the requirements of their squadron’s mandatory training program and attended at least 75% of the scheduled training parades in the year of nomination.
- Have met all requirements of their squadrons optional/support training program and participated inn at least 50% of scheduled activities in the year of nomination.
- Have completed three years as a cadet.
- Be regarded by peers and supervisors as exemplifying the model cadet.
Eligible cadets who are interested in applying for the Lord Strathcona Trust Fund Medal may do so using this form.