Modern certificate of merit with blue gradient bars at the top and bottom and a bold black title.

Certificate of Merit Template

Blue gradient bars and a bold, simple title keep this certificate of merit clean and modern, with a field for the academic year so it fits any end of year awards list.

Use this template

Size: A4, US Letter
Orientation: Landscape

BEST FOR

End Of Year Awards
Schools And Colleges

What's included

Add your school logo and seal

Place your school logo, seal and signatures on the certificate so every copy carries your branding.

QR verification

Each certificate has a unique QR code and ID that link to a Wauld page confirming it is genuine.

Bulk issue for end of year awards

Upload a spreadsheet and Wauld creates a personalized certificate for every name in one go.

Email delivery to students

Certificates arrive by email with a link to view, download and share them.

Print-ready PDF

Download a high-resolution PDF sized for A4 and US Letter, ready for your printer or a print shop.

About this template

Key Features:

White body with blue gradient bars along the top and bottom
Bold black sans-serif "Certificate of Merit" title
Wording that recognizes effort and results across a whole academic year
QR code centered between date and signature

Suggested wording:

This certifies that [Name] has been awarded this certificate in recognition of academic merit, consistent effort and excellent results achieved during the [Academic Year] academic year.

Fields included: Student name, Academic year, Date, Signature, Certificate ID, QR code

Who it's for: Schools, colleges and tutoring centers that hand out merit awards each term or at the end of the year.

Printing notes: This landscape design is sized for both A4 and US Letter. Download the print-ready PDF and print at 100% scale on 200 to 300 gsm card for a sturdy finish, or send it digitally with a verification link. Change the font, color and layout to match your school or foundation, add the sponsor's logo and signature, and celebrate each student's hard work with an award they can download, print or share with pride.