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Faculty prizes

Learn more about faculty prizes and awards
The following prizes and awards are established to recognise students for their outstanding academic achievement in various units or programs of study.

Many faculties, schools and disciplines award prizes to their students based on academic merit. These prizes often do not require applications.

Browse the list below by faculty or University school. Please note that this list is not exhaustive – for further information, please contact your faculty.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Anne Dunn Memorial Prize for Outstanding Performance in Media Production

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

Various

  • Have completed Media Production units in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Sydney

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. 

Benefits

The value of each prize under 3a and 3b in the terms and conditions is $200 and will be paid as a one-off payment. The value of prizes 3c and 3d in the terms and conditions is $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

Students must have completed Media Production units of study in one of the following degrees;

Undergraduate:

  • Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Media and Communications)
Postgraduate - includes Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of:
  • Media Practice 
  • Digital Communication and Culture 
  • Publishing 
  • Health Communication 
  • Strategic Public Relations

Background

Established in 2013 to commemorate the work of Associate Professor Anne Dunn, an outstanding colleague, and foundational staff member of Media and Communications at the University of Sydney. Associate Professor Anne Dunn was a respected and widely loved Australian journalism educator, media scholar and broadcast media professional who had a particular passion for creative partnerships between industry and academy.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 651.5KB)

Armstrong Prize in the Philosophy of Mind

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  • Coursework student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the Department of Philosophy during the annual Board of Examiners meeting.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in a coursework program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 
  • have completed and submitted your essay on the philosophy of mind and/or consciousness.

Background

This annual prize was established from a gift from Mr Dennis Balson to reward the best undergraduate essay on the philosophy of mind and/or consciousness.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 75.7KB).

Australasian Pioneers' Club Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1,200

  • Submitted an Honours thesis in the area of Australian History at the University of Sydney

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. 

Benefits

This prize has a value of $1,200 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have submitted an Honours thesis in the area of Australian History at the University of Sydney.

Background

Established in 1991 by a donation from the members of the Australasian Pioneers' Club.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 632KB).

Ben Sandford Cullen Award (Archaeology and Anthropology)

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  • Postgraduate research student studying Archaeology in odd-numbered years e.g. 2021 or Anthropology in even-numbered years e.g. 2022

26 October 2022

22 November 2022

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

This award has a value of $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in a master's by research (including MPhil) or PhD in studying Archaeology in odd-numbered years e.g. 2021 or Anthropology in even-numbered years e.g. 2022.
  • have completed in the three previous calendar years at least one of the the following:
    • a research article(s) in a refereed journal(s)
    • a refereed conference paper(s), or
    • book(s)

Background

The Ben Sandford Cullen Award (Archaeology and Anthropology) is to provide funds to enable post-graduate students whose research in Archaeology or Anthropology is theoretically innovative to be assisted with research, travel or publication expenses.

The award was founded in 1996 by the colleagues, friends and family of Dr Ben Cullen, who suddenly and unexpectedly died aged 31, in 1995. This award is to commemorate Dr Ben Cullen’s work in Archaeology.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 139.2KB).

David Ritchie Prize for 1000-level Latin

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Enrolled in a major in Latin in a bachelor’s degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. 
  • Completed 12 credit points of 1000-level Latin units of study.

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize..

Benefits

This award has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • Be enrolled in a major in Latin in a bachelor’s degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.
  • Completed 12 credit points of 1000-level Latin units of study.

Background

This prize is funded by a bequest by David Ritchie to support the study and promotion of Greek and Latin languages and literature.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 635.9KB).

David Ritchie Prize for 2000-level

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Enrolled in a major in Latin in a bachelor’s degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. 
  • Completed 12 credit points of 2000-level Latin units of study.

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in a major in Latin in a bachelor’s degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.
  • have completed 12 credit points of 2000-level Latin units of study.

Background

This prize is funded by a bequest by David Ritchie to support the study and promotion of Greek and Latin languages and literature.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 651KB).

David Ritchie Prize for 3000-level

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Enrolled in a major in Greek and/or Latin in a bachelor’s degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. 
  • Completed 12 credit points of 3000-level Greek and/or Latin units of study.

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in a major in Greek and/or Latin in a bachelor’s degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.
  • have completed 12 credit points of 3000-level Latin units of study.

Background

This prize is funded by a bequest by David Ritchie to support the study and promotion of Greek and Latin languages and literature.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 653KB).

David Ritchie Prize for Greek Honours

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Enrolled in Greek Honours in a bachelor’s degree at the University of Sydney.

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • Be enrolled in Greek Honours in a bachelor’s degree at the University of Sydney.

Background

This prize is funded by a bequest by David Ritchie to support the study and promotion of Greek and Latin languages and literature.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 634.2KB).

Eileen Groenewegen Prize in Classics and Ancient History

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  • Enrolled in a senior Ancient History unit of study

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the Head of School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (or nominated delegate) on the recommendation of a selection committee convened by the Chair of Classics and Ancient History Department.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in a senior unit of study in Ancient History.

Background

This prize is funded by a bequest by David Ritchie to support the study and promotion of Greek and Latin languages and literature.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 635.8KB)

EU Ambassadors Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$250

  • Completed fourth year European studies

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the chair of European studies.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $250 and will be paid in the form of a book voucher.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have completed your fourth year (honours or advanced year) in European studies.

Background

The EU Ambassadors Prize was established to recognise the engagement of students with European studies is awarded for the best overall academic result in the fourth academic year.

This prize is funded by the European Union External Action Service (EEAS) and the Delegation of the European Union to Australia and New Zealand.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 124.1KB).

GS Caird Scholarship in Linguistics III

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$2395

  • Enrolled in the third or fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts
  • Enrolled in a linguistics major

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. It will be awarded by the head of the Department of Linguistics, or their nominated delegate at the University.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $2395 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in the third or fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts
  • be enrolled in a linguistics major.

This prize is awarded annually to a student who shows the greatest proficiency in third or fourth-year linguistics units of study.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 76.3KB).

James Murdoch Prize for Japanese 4

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$250

  • Completed JPNS2612 Japanese 4 in that academic year

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the chair of the Department of Japanese Studies.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $250 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have completed JPNS2612 Japanese 4 in the academic year for which the prize is offered.

Background

This prize is awarded to the best student in junior intermediate Japanese in the Department of Japanese.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 62.4KB).

Ken Watson Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$350

  • Must be enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Secondary), specialising in English

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $350 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Secondary), specialising in English.

Background

The Ken Watson Prize is awarded to pre-service teachers enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Secondary), specialising in English.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 659KB).

Khyentse Foundation Award for Excellence in Buddhist Studies

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

US$1500
  • Undergraduate student or graduate of Buddhist studies
N/A N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the Chair of the Department of Indian Subcontinental Studies or their nominated delegate.

Benefits

This prize has a value of US$1500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be an undergraduate student or graduate of Buddhist studies.

Note: For this prize to be eligible, at least five students must be enrolled in Buddhist studies.

Background

The Khyentse Foundation Award for Excellence in Buddhist Studies is awarded to an undergraduate student or graduate chosen by the Department, for recognition of distinction and hard work in the field of Buddhist studies.

This prize is funded by the Khyentse Foundation and managed by the Department of Indian Subcontinental Studies (Department) at the University of Sydney.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 128.5KB).

KU Children's Services Early Childhood Teaching Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$800

  • Completed the unit of study EDEC3011 Professional Experience 3 
  • Align with the values of KU Children's Services

10 April 2019

5 May 2019

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $800 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have completed the unit of study EDEC3011 Professional Experience 3 with the following elements: statement of professional philosophy, assessment of professional practice report, and professional teaching portfolio
  • be developing professional practice and philosophy that aligns with the values of KU Children's Services, including but not limited to:
    • supporting high quality and inclusive play-based learning
    • including children as capable and rights holders
    • respectful and ethical relationships
    • critical reflection and ongoing professional development
    • sustainability, diversity and inclusion.

Background

In 2018 the Sydney School of Education and Social Work partnered with KU Children’s Services and established a prize that would support the professional development of early childhood students and enhance their engagement with teaching in the prior-to-school sector.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 69.3KB).

Li Zuoji Prize in Chinese Language

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$2500

  • Majoring in Chinese studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Completed second-year units of study
  • Highest average mark in two Chinese studies units

N/A

N/A

How to apply

No application required.

Benefits

The prize is valued at $2500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If two or more students are of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be completing a major in Chinese studies
  • have completed second-year units of study and be proceeding into third-year units of study
  • be a student in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • have the highest average mark in CHNS2601 Chinese 2A (Lower Intermediate) and CHNS2602 Chinese 2B (Lower Intermediate).

Background

The Li Zuoji Prize in Chinese Language is awarded to the best performing student in second year Chinese Language units who has no previous experience of Chinese before enrolling in Chinese units at the University of Sydney. This Prize is funded by Lily X H Lee to establish an undergraduate prize in Chinese Studies.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 126KB).

Lucy Firth Honours Thesis Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Complete an honours thesis in philosophy 

N/A

N/A

How to apply

No application required. The Prize will be awarded by the Chair Department of Philosophy or their nominated delegates.

Benefits

The prize is valued at $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be a student at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • completed an honours thesis in philosophy.

Background

The Lucy Firth Honours Thesis Prize is awarded to a student who has written an honours thesis in philosophy and has been impacted by extenuating circumstances during their study at the University of Sydney. The prize is funded by the Lucy Firth Bequest made in 1997.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 132.1KB).

MAK Halliday Postgraduate Research Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

N/A

  • Postgraduate research student in the Department of Linguistics

13 December 2021

31 January 2022

How to apply

Apply here

Benefits

This prize has no monetary value.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in a master's by research or PhD in the Department of Linguistics

Background

This prize was established in 2018 by Department of Linguistics staff to honour Professor Halliday, who was appointed to the chair of linguistics in 1975 and retired in 1987.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 120KB).

Mark Kwan Memorial Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$250

  • Completed one of 14 Japanese units of study in that academic year

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. The winner of the prize will be nominated by the chair of the Department of Japanese Studies.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $250 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must: 

  • have completed at least one of the below units at the University of Sydney in the academic year for which the prize is offered:
    • JPNS1611 Japanese 1
    • JPNS1612 Japanese 2
    • JPNS2611 Japanese 3
    • JPNS2612 Japanese 4
    • JPNS2621 Japanese 5
    • JPNS2622 Japanese 6
    • JPNS2670 Love and Death in Japanese Literature
    • JPNS3002 Historical Texts and Cultures of Japan
    • JPNS3621 Japanese 7
    • JPNS3622 Japanese 8
    • JPNS3631 Japanese 9
    • JPNS3632 Japanese 10
    • JPNS3650 Japanese Language and Identity
    • JPNS3673 Japanese Society

Background

This prize is awarded to a student with an outstanding performance in a culture or language unit in the Department of Japanese Studies.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 67.1KB).

Margaret Ann Bailey Memorial Prize for Honours in a Modern European Language

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$2000

  • Female student
  • Completed honours year in French, Italian, German and/or modern Greek
  • Receive the highest mark

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $2000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must: 

  • be a female student
  • have completed your final honours year in any modern European language (French, Italian, German and/or modern Greek) at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • receive the highest mark.

Background

The Margaret Ann Bailey Memorial Prize for Honours in a Modern European Language is awarded to a female student with the highest mark in the final honour’s year in any modern European language.

This Prize was founded in 1957 in memory of Miss M A Bailey, formerly Principal of Ascham School.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 132.9KB).

Mary Mackay Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  • Enrolled in a particular course in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. The winner of the prize will be nominated by the chair of the Department of Art History.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must be enrolled in one of the following degrees:

  • Honours in art history
  • Master in Art Curating
  • Master in Museum and Heritage Studies
  • Master in Art History (research degree)

Background

The Mary Mackay Prize is awarded for the best original honours or master's by coursework long essay or research project, honours thesis, postgraduate coursework dissertation or master's by research thesis in Australian art history or related fields. This prize is funded by Kylie Winkworth, Richard, Max and David Mackay.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 121.5B).

Milan Malesevic Award in Film Studies

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1500

  • Currently enrolled to study a Masters by Research or PhD within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and undertaking research in Film studies

1 April 2022

22 April 2022

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

This scholarship is valued at $1,500 and will be paid as a one-off payment on receipt of Scholarship Acceptance Form.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled to study a Masters by Research or PhD within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney
  • be undertaking research in Film studies
  • provide details for expenses that will be incurred as part of their research including fieldwork, conference attendance or any other related expense.

Background

The award was established in 2021 in memory of Milan who passed away at the age of 23 and is funded by his family. Milan graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in Bachelor of International and Global Studies (Government and International Relations and Film Studies) in 2019, and with Master of Media Practice and Industry from UTS in 2020. He achieved outstanding results in his studies in film at both universities. The award is dedicated to Milan’s love of research and creative practice in film. The Milan Malesevic Award in Film Studies has been established to provide financial assistance to Masters by Research or PhD students who are undertaking research in Film Studies at the University of Sydney.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 649KB).

Nicholson Medal

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$15, 000

  • Completed a Latin Honours degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney, or
  • Be enrolled in a major in Latin in an undergraduate degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $15,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must meet one of the following reqirements:

  • Completed a Latin Honours degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney, or 
  • Be enrolled in a major in Latin in an undergraduate degree within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney

Students who have completed a Latin Honours degree must meet the below additional criteria:

  1. Submitted a thesis in Latin and received a minimum grade of Honours Class I, and
  2. Be enrolled in or have been accepted into a master’s or PhD in Latin at the University of Sydney.

Students who are enrolled in a major in Latin must meet the below additional criteria:

  1. Have completed 12 credit points at 2000-level and 18 credit points at 3000-level Latin units of study,
  2. Have a minimum average of 85 in 3000-level Latin units of study, and
  3. Be enrolled in or have been accepted into Latin Honours at the University of Sydney.

The Prize will be awarded to the eligible honours student who has the highest mark in their thesis in Latin. If there is no eligible Honours student, the prize will be awarded to the eligible student enrolled in a major in Latin with the highest average mark in 3000-level Latin units of study.

Background

The Nicholson Medal is awarded for significant achievement in Latin Studies, in honour of Sir Charles Nicholson, Bt, MD Edin., Hon. DCL Oxf., Hon. LLD Camb., Provost (1854-59) and Chancellor (1860-61) of the University of Sydney.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 653.9KB).

Peter Groenewegen Prize in Economics

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$400

  • Completed your first year of the Master of Economics

N/A

N/A

How to apply

The prize will be awarded to the student with the highest Annual Average Mark (AAM) at the end of the year.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $400.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have completed your first year of the Master of Economics.

Background

This prize is funded by Ms and Mr Groenewegen.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 136.5KB).

Postgraduate Prize for Academic Merit in Gender and Cultural Studies

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1500

Student or recent graduate of:

  • Department of Gender and Cultural Studies
  • Master of Cultural Studies
  • Master of Philosophy
  • PhD

13 September 2019

9 December 2019

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $1500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in a Master of Cultural Studies, Master of Philosophy or PhD in the Department of Gender and Cultural Studies, or
  • be a recent graduate of one of these courses and have met all the progress expectations.

Background

This prize has been established to provide recognition of excellence among postgraduate students who are studying gender studies or cultural studies.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 129KB).

Richard Copley Coltheart and David Copley Memorial Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney
  • Must have completed a 2000-level or 3000-level unit of study pertaining to
    metaphysics in Philosophy

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. The prize will be awarded by the Chair of Philosophy or their nominee(s).

Benefits

This Prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney
  • have completed a 2000-level or 3000-level unit of study pertaining to
    metaphysics in Philosophy.

Background

The Richard Copley Coltheart and David Copley Memorial Prize in Metaphysics is awarded to a student who achieves the highest mark in a unit of study at 2000-level or 3000-level in any subject area pertaining to metaphysics.

Richard Copley Coltheart studied undergraduate philosophy at the University of Sydney, before commencing a PhD in the US. Sadly, he passed away before he could complete the degree. This Prize is funded by a donation from the Copley family.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 653KB).

Robert Schuman Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$250

  • Completed first-year units of study
  • Enrolled full-time in second-year units of study

N/A

N/A

How to apply 

There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by the chair of European studies.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $250 and will be paid in the form of a bookshop voucher.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have completed your first-year units of study
  • be enrolled full-time and be proceeding onto your second-year units of study.

Background

The Robert Schuman Prize was established to recognise the engagement of students with European studies and is awarded for the best overall academic result in the first academic year.

This prize is funded by the European Union External Action Service (EEAS) and the Delegation of the European Union to Australia and New Zealand.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 119.5KB).

Roderick and Janet West Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Completed at least one of the below units at the University of Sydney in the academic year for which the prize is offered
N/A

N/A

How to apply 

N/A

Benefits

$500. If multiple students are of equal merit the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must Students must have completed at least one of the below units at the University of Sydney in the academic year for which the prize is offered: 

  • GRKA1600 Introduction to Ancient Greek 1
  • GRKA1601 Introduction to Ancient Greek 2
  • GRKA2620 Learn to Read Ancient Greek 1
  • GRKA2621 Learn to Read Ancient Greek 2
  • GRKA7001 Classical Greek for Postgraduates I
  • GRKA7002 Classical Greek for Postgraduates II
  • LATN1600 Introduction to Latin 1
  • LATN1601 Introduction to Latin 2
  • LATN2620 Learn to Read Latin 1
  • LATN2621 Learn to Read Latin 2, 
  • LATN7201 Latin for Postgraduates I
  • LATN7020 Latin for Postgraduates I.

Background

This Prize was established from a donation by Joydeep Hor to commemorate Roderick West (1933-2016), an inspiring educator who was Headmaster of Trinity Grammar School 1975-1996, and his wife Janet West, who was a teacher and historian of Anglicanism and women in the Australian church

Terms and conditions (pdf, 137.4KB).

Sydney Films Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$2000 + production support

  • Completed at least 48 credit points in the Master of Moving Image by the end of that semester

7 October 2019

5 January 2020

How to apply 

Apply here.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $2000 and will be paid as a one-off payment. The successful prize recipient will also receive access to production support from Sydney Films valued at $8000.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have completed at least 48 credit points in the Master of Moving Image by the end of the semester in which this prize is advertised.

Background

This industry prize has been established to assist the Master of Moving Image students with the cost of their final project and to give them industry experience. The prize was donated by Sydney Film Production Company PTY LTD (Sydney Films).

Terms and conditions (pdf, 93.4KB).

Sydney Policy Reform Project Prize

Highlights

Value Eligibility Open date Close date
$1250
  • Participate in the Sydney Policy Reform Project
3 February 2022 23 February 2022

How to apply 

There is no separate application for this prize. The winner will be nominated by an Associate Dean within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or their nominated delegate, a senior staff member of Student Affairs and Engagement within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and at least one other academic with policy and law reform experience.

Benefits

The value of the prize is $1250. The value of the prize will be shared equally among each of the students who completed the successful written work.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • participate in the Sydney Policy Reform Project from Semester 2 2021 onwards.

Background

The Sydney Policy Reform Project Prize acknowledges the outstanding performance of students who have participated in the Sydney Policy Reform Project. This prize is funded by the Yim Family Foundation.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 125.7KB).

The European Studies Konrad Adenauer Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$250 book voucher

  • Best academic results in the major of European Studies
  • Completed second and/or third year units of study for this major

N/A

N/A

How to apply

There is no separate application for this prize. The department coordinator will nominate up to three students who are shortlisted for it.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $250 and will be paid as a one-off payment in the form of bookshop vouchers.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled full time and have completed your second and/or third-year units of study in the major of European studies.

The prize is awarded to students who have the best overall academic result in the major.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 648KB).

The Fauvette Loureiro Memorial - Leipzig International Art Program Travel

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$10 000

  • Currently enrolled in a postgraduate research degree at the Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) at the University of Sydney
  • Accepted into the Leipzig International Art Program

N/A

N/A

How to apply

Please contact the SCA with evidence of acceptance into the Leipzig International Art Program and quote the prize name in the subject of the email and send to sca.enquiries@sydney.edu.au

Benefits

This Prize has a value of $10,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be currently enrolled in a postgraduate research degree at the Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) at the University of Sydney
  • accepted into the Leipzig International Art Program

Terms and conditions (pdf, 61.8KB).

The Frank Stilwell Award in Political Economy

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

Up to $10000

  • Full-time PhD, Master of Philosophy or Master of Arts (research) student in the Department of Political Economy

1 April 2021

30 May 2021

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

The value of the prize is determined by the Scholarships Award Committee and will be a maximum of $10,000. This amount will be paid as a one-off payment

Who's eligible

You must be:

  • enrolled full-time in the Department of Political Economy in a PhD, Master of Philosophy or Master of Arts (Research)
  • able to demonstrate financial hardship.

Students who currently receive a Postgraduate Research Scholarship from the University that provides a stipend allowance are not eligible for this prize.

Background

Established in 2013, this prize is awarded to the most meritorious postgraduate research student in the Department of Political Economy.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 180KB).

The French Embassy Prize I, II and III

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

Books

  • Completed your first, second or third-year units of study in the French and Francophone Studies Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced pathway
  • Be enrolled full-time and be going into your next year

N/A

N/A

How to apply 

There is no separate application, students will automatically be considered for this prize.

Benefits

The successful recipient of this prize will be award books.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have completed your first, second or third-year units of study in the French and Francophone Studies Introductory pathway
  • be enrolled full-time and be going into your next year.

Background

The French Embassy Prizes are awarded to the highest performing first, second and third-year students who are completing the Introductory Pathway.

This prize is funded by the Embassy of France in Australia since 2019.

Terms and conditions

The French Embassy Prize I (pdf, 122.7KB)The French Embassy Prize II (pdf, 119.2KB)The French Embassy Prize III (pdf, 119.7KB).

The Judith Yates Essay Prize in Economics

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

 $10,000

  • Enrolled in second or third year of the pre-Honours pathway in the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney, or
  • Enrolled in the fourth year of the Honours pathway in the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney
  • Must submit an essay on the advertised essay question

26 August 2022

3 October 2022

How to apply 

Apply here.

Benefits

This Prize has a value of $10,000 and will be paid as a one off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in second or third year of the pre-Honours pathway in the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney, or
  • be enrolled in the fourth year of the Honours pathway in the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney
  • submit an essay on the advertised essay question.

Background

The Judith Yates Essay Prize in Economics is awarded for the best annual essay exploring the topic of unmet societal needs. 

This Prize is funded by the University of Sydney USA Foundation.

Terms and conditions

The Judith Yates Essay Prize in Economics (pdf, 119KB).

The Stephen Castles Award in Migration Studies

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

 $50

  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate coursework degree in the School of Social and Political Sciences within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Written an essay on migration or a migration-related topic
N/A
N/A

How to apply 

There is no separate application for this prize.

Benefits

This Prize has a value of $50 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in one of the below postgraduate coursework degrees in the School of Social and Political Sciences within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
    • Master of Social Justice (Human Rights),
    • Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies),
    • Master of Social Justice (Development Studies),
    • Master of International Relations,
    • Master of International Security,
    • Master of Public Policy,
    • Master of Political Economy,
    • Graduate Diploma in Social Justice (Human Rights),
    • Graduate Diploma in Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies),
    • Graduate Diploma in Social Justice (Development Studies), or
    • Graduate Certificate in Social Justice
  • have already written an essay on migration or a migration-related topic

Background

The Stephen Castles Award in Migration Studies will be awarded to a postgraduate student from the School of Social and Political Sciences for producing the best essay focusing on migration or a migration-related topic.

Terms and conditions

The Stephen Castles Award in Migration Studies (pdf, 657KB).

The SUGS Prize for Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  •  Completed studying Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies in a Bachelor of Advanced Studies or honours

N/A

N/A

How to apply 

No application required.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If two or more students are of equal merit the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have completed your final year studying Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies as part of the Bachelor of Advanced Studies, or
  • have completed studying Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies as a standalone honours year.

Background

This prize is funded by a donation from the Sydney University Greek Society (SUGS) to honour the outstanding commitment to the Department and its students by Professor Vrasidas Karalis and Associate Professor Anthony Dracopoulos.

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions (pdf, 123KB).

The Walter Reid Memorial Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences student
  • Commenced studies in the current year and enrolled in your undergraduate degree through the Early Offer Year 12 Scheme, Broadway Scheme, or the Gadigal Program, or be the recipient of one of the listed scholarships

N/A

N/A

How to apply 

There is no separate application for this prize. The prize will be awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Benefits

This prize has a value of up to $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment. Recipients must use the prize funds received to purchase books, magazines or periodicals (hard copy or electronically) related to their studies or their general education.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in a degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (for combined degree students, your enrolled faculty must be the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • have commenced studies in the current year and received admission to your undergraduate degree program through the Early Offer Year 12 Scheme, Broadway Scheme or the Gadigal Program, or
  • have commenced studies in the current year and be a current recipient of one of the following scholarships:
    • The University of Sydney Access Scholarships, or
    • The University of Sydney Indigenous Entry Scholarship.

Background

This prize is funded by The Walter Reid Memorial Fund, established in memory of Walter Edward Steward Reid, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney in 1922. He was an authority on central European history and was a scholar in French and German. He was admitted to the Bar in 1928, and at his untimely death at the age of 49, he was the Honorary Secretary of the New South Wales Bar Association.

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions (pdf, 147.7KB).

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Engineering PhD Completion Award

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

RTP stipend rate 

  • PhD student within the Faculty of Engineering
14 September 2022 12 October 2022

How to apply

Apply here

Benefits

This award provides a stipend allowance equivalent to the University of Sydney’s Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate per annum (pro-rata) for up to 6 months.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be under examination in a PhD within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney at the start of the award
  • have chosen 'Oral examination' as your mode of examination for your thesis
  • apply within 6 months of your expected thesis submission date
  • not have consumed the maximum candidature for your degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy at the start of the award.

Background

This award has been established to enable students who have shown strong potential to pursue jobs in prestigious academic and industrial positions the opportunity to improve their publication record while in advance of their oral examination.

Terms and Conditions (pdf 798KB)

School of Computer Science Social Impact Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$5000

  • Final year undergraduate or honours students from the School of Computer Science
18 November 2021 20 December 2021

How to apply

Apply here. Shortlisted finalists will be invited to give a 15-minute presentation to the selection committee.

Benefits

This prize is valued at $5000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have been, in 2021, enrolled in your final year of a undergraduate or honours degree in one of these degrees:
    • Bachelor of Advanced Computing,
    • Bachelor of Information Technology,
    • Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology,
    • Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology (Advanced)

Background

This prize is funded by a donation to the School of Computer Science. It is awarded to an individual or team who showcases software they have worked on in the past year that can help people in some way and could have a major impact on the economy, society, environment and/or culture.

Terms and Conditions (pdf 141.7KB)

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Applied Medical Sciences Honours Cohort Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Honours student in applied medical science
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The first placed student in each cohort will receive the prize valued at $500 and this will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in applied medical sciences
  • complete an introductory oral presentation
  • complete a mid-year oral presentation
  • complete a journal club presentation
  • complete a poster presentation.

Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize for Best Oral Presenter

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Receive the highest combined mark in AMED4102 and the final oral presentation
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The first placed student in each cohort will receive the prize valued at $500 and this will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in applied medical science
  • receive the highest combined mark in Scientific Analysis and Communication (AMED4102) and the final oral presentation.

Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize for Best Overall Improvement

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500
  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Receive the biggest postive difference between the Science WAM and honours mark
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The first placed student in each cohort will receive the prize valued at $500 and this will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in applied medical science
  • receive the biggest positive difference between in the Science WAM and honours mark.

Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize for Highest Mark Awarded

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500
  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Receive the highest honours mark
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The first placed student in each cohort will receive the prize valued at $500 and this will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in applied medical science
  • receive the highest honours mark.

Brain and Mind Centre Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Researching neuroscience and/or mental health
9 October 2019 14 October 2019

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

The first placed student in each cohort will receive the prize valued at $500 and this will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in applied medical science
  • be undertaking research in neuroscience and/or mental health related projects.

Claude Bernard Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

TBC each year

  • Student who receives the highest combined mark in a combination of physiology units of study
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • receive the highest combined mark in the following four units of study in the same year:
    • Frontiers in Cellular Physiology (PHSI3009)
    • Reproduction, Development and Disease (PHSI3010) 
    • Frontiers in Whole Body Physiology (PHSI3011)
    • Physiology of Disease (PHSI3012)

Background

Founded in 1999 by an anonymous donation.

Colin Dunlop Prize for Physiology Honours

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

TBC each year

  • Student who receives the highest mark in physiology honours
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in physiology
  • receive the highest mark in physiology honours.

Background

This prize was established in 1971 by donations from friends and colleagues of Associate Professor CW Dunlop of the Department of Physiology.

Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close da

te

$500
  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Researching cancer
9 October 2019 14 October 2019

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

The prize valued at $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in applied medical science
  • be undertaking research in cancer related projects.

David Monks Adams Award

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

TBC each year

  • Honours in physiology student
  • Require financial assistance to attend an event
  • Demonstrate academic excellence
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in physiology
  • require financial assistance to attend a conference, seminar or other meeting in Australia
  • demonstrate academic excellence (to the satisfaction of the Head of School).

Background

Established in 1973 by a bequest from Margaret Hypatia Adams as a memorial to her son David J Monk Adams, a former lecturer at the University of Sydney.

Dorothy Thorp Prize in Science Communication

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

TBC each year

  • Honours in pharmacology student
  • Receive the highest mark
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in pharmacology
  • receive the highest mark.

Background

Established in 1997 by the Department of Pharmacology in honour of Dr Dorothy Thorp, a long time member and benefactor of the Department of Pharmacology.

FMH Thesis Excellence Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

TBC 

  • Doctor of Philosophy candidates within Faculty of Medicine and Health
  • Pass thesis examination without any emendations or amendments
N/A 31 December

How to apply

No application necessary, FMH will identify eligible students.

Benefits

Will be matched to the individual amount awarded (per student) as The Peter Bancroft Prize.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be Doctor of Philosophy candidate from the following schools:
    - Sydney Nursing School
    - Sydney School of Health Sciences
    - Sydney Dental School
    - Sydney Pharmacy School
  • pass thesis examination without the requirement for any emendations or amendments ("award without further conditions")

Background

The FMH Thesis Excellence Prize was established to recognise candidates for the high quality of their presented Thesis.

Frank Cotton Memorial Prize for Physiology

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$330

  • Studying a Bachelor of Science (Medical) in physiology
  • Demonstrate proficiency in a combination of units of study
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize is $330 and if more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying a Bachelor of Science (Medical) in physiology
  • demonstrate profeciency in:
    • Frontiers in Cellular Physiology (PHSI3009) or Frontiers in Cellular Physiology (Advanced) (PHSI3909)
    • Reproduction, Development and Disease (PHSI3010) or Reproduction, Development and Disease (Advanced) (PHSI3910)

Background

The Frank Cotton Memorial Prize for Physiology recognises excellence in the coursework and examination of the cellular physiology units of study.

Intermediate Physiology Merit Award

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

TBC each year

  • Student who receives the highest combined mark in a combination of physiology units of study
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • receive the highest combined mark in:
    • Integrated Physiology A (PHSI2005) or Integrated Physiology A (Advanced) (PHSI2905)
    • Integrated Physiology B (PHSI2006) or Integrated Physiology B (Advanced) (PHSI2906)

J L Shellshear Memorial Prize for Surgical Anatomy

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$180

  • Bachelor of Medical Sciences student
  • Proficiency in practical anatomy 
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

This prize is valued at $180. Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize is awarded annually.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be a Bachelor of Medical Sciences student
  • be proficient in practical anatomy.

Background

This prize was founded in 1959 from a gift from Professor N.W.G. Macintosh and Dr G. Bell.

The Noel Martin Memorial Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1500
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Oral Health student 
N/A N/A


Benefits

This prize is valued at $1500 as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) student.

Background

This prize was established in memory of Emeritus Professor Noel Martin, who served as dean of the Faculty of Dentistry from 1970-1988.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 212KB).

Korner Prize in Medical Science

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

TBC each year
  • Student who receives the highest combined mark in a combination of units
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying a Bachelor of Medical Science
  • receive the highest combined mark in the Medical Science Exchange units (BMED2551, BMED2552, BMED2553, BMED2554, BMED2555, BMED2556).

Background

Established in 1992 by a combined donation from the Departments of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Histology, Physiology and Pathology in honour of Professor P I Korner, former Professor of Cardiology and former Head of the Baker Medicine Research Institute.

Louisa Wilson Award

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

 $1,000
  • The student with the highest overall weighted average mark (WAM) in an eligible degree
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The Prize has a value of $1,000 and will be paid as a one off payment.

Who's eligible

Students must have completed requirements of one of the below degrees in the calendar year of award:
I. Bachelor of Pharmacy
II. Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management, or
III. Master of Pharmacy.

The Prize will be awarded to the student with the highest overall weighted average mark (WAM) in an eligible degree.

Background

This Prize was established in 2021 from a donation from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, it is named after the first female pharmacy graduate at the University of Sydney.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 118KB)

Marie Bashir Institute Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Researching infectious diseases
9 October 2019 14 October 2019

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

The prize valued at $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in applied medical science
  • be undertaking research in infectious diseases related projects.

Neil and Norma Hill Foundation Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Researching translational medical research related projects
9 October 2019 14 October 2019

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

The prize valued at $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in applied medical science
  • be undertaking research in translational medical research related projects.

Outstanding Achievement in Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$100

  • Student who receives the highest mark in NEUR3003 or NEUR3903
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize is $100. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • receive the highest mark in Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience (NEUR3003) or Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience (Advanced) (NEUR3903).

Background

This prize recognises excellence in the coursework and examination of the cellular and developmental neurosciences units of study.

Outstanding Achievement in Integrative Neuroscience

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$100

  • Student who receives the highest mark in NEUR3004 or NEUR3904
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize is $100. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • receive the highest mark in Integrative Neuroscience (NEUR3004) or Integrative Neuroscience (Advanced) (NEUR3904).

Background

This prize was established in 2005 and recognises excellence in the coursework and examination of the integrative neuroscience units of study.

PO Bishop Medal for Physiology in BSc (Med)

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

Medal

  • Studying a Bachelor of Science (Medical) in physiology
  • Demonstrate proficiency in an approved course
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The successful recipient of the prize will receive a medal.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying a Bachelor of Science (Medical) in physiology
  • demonstrate proficiency in an approved course.

Background

Established in 1979 by donations from the academic staff of the Department of Physiology in honour of Professor PO Bishop, MB BS DSc, FAA FRS, Professor of Physiology at the University from 1955 to 1967.

Roland H Thorp Prize in Pharmacology

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

TBC each year

  • Student who receives the highest combined mark in a combination of pharmacology units
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • receive the highest combined mark in two of the following units of study:
    • Toxicology (PCOL3011)
    • Toxicology (Advanced) (PCOL3911)
    • Drug Design and Development (PCOL3012)
    • Drug Design and Development (Advanced) (PCOL3912)
    • Drug Therapy (PCOL3021)
    • Drug Therapy (Advanced) (PCOL3921)
    • Neuropharmacology (PCOL3022)
    • Neuropharmacology (Advanced) (PCOL3922)

Background

This prize was established in 1985 to honour Emeritus Professor RH Thorp who held the Chair of Pharmacology from 1949 to 1975.

The University of Sydney School of Health Sciences Student Leadership Award

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  • Current student engaged in leadership activities while studying health sciences
TBC TBC

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

This prize is valued at $1000.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be a current student engaged in leadership activities while studying health sciences.

Background

This prize is funded by the Sydney School of Health Sciences.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 251KB)

Westmead Research HUB Applied Medical Sciences Honours Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Honours student in applied medical science
  • Undertaking research using HUB core facilities at Westmead
9 October 2019 14 October 2019

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

The prize valued at $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. If more than one recipient, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying an honours in applied medical science
  • be undertaking research using HUB core facilities at Westmead.

William C Stanley Memorial Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$200

  • Student who receives the highest mark in a combination of units of study
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize is $200. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • receive the highest combined mark in:
    • Frontiers in Whole Body Physiology (PHSI3011) or Frontiers in Whole Body Physiology (Advanced) (PHSI3911)
    • Physiology of Disease (PHSI3012) or Physiology of Disease (Advanced) (PHSI3912)

Background

This prize was established in 2016 by a donation from Mrs Beth Stanley in memory of her husband, Professor William C Stanley.

The YE Knight Neuroscience Essay Prize

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

TBC each year

  • Student who submits the best research report as part of NEUR3006 and NEUR3906
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The value of the prize will be determined by the School of Medical Sciences each year. If more than one recipient is of equal merit, the value of the prize may be shared.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be studying a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Medical science
  • submit the best research report as part of the unit of study requirements for:
    • Neural Information Processing (NEUR3006)
    • Neural Information Processing (Advanced) (NEUR3906)

Background

This prize was established in 1998 from an annual donation by Ms YE Knight, a former student of neuroscience in the Bachelor of Medical Science course.

Faculty of Science

Dean's Award for Citizenship and Outreach

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  • Full-time postgraduate science student
  • Contributor to the faculty's non-academic and/or science outreach activities 
2 November 2022
31 March 2023

How to apply

Apply here. You will also require endorsement from an academic/professional staff member from the Faculty of Science. You'll be required to upload your CV and a letter of support from the endorsing academic/professional staff member.

Benefits

The prize is $1000.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled full time in a postgraduate coursework or research degree.

The prize will be awarded based on contributions to the Faculty of Science’s non-academic activities and interests and/or to science outreach activities.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 110KB).

Faculty of Science Prize for Outstanding PhD Thesis

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

 

This Prize has no monetary value.

 

Candidates must have been awarded a PhD in the Faculty of Science at any time in the preceding year.

N/A
N/A

How to apply

No application is necessary, as eligible candidates are nominated by their school.

Benefits

This prize has no monetary value. Up to eight prizes may be awarded, to the nominees from:

  • School of Chemistry (one prize)
  • School of Geosciences (one prize)
  • School of History and Philosophy of Science (one prize)
  • School of Life and Environmental Sciences (two prizes*)
  • School of Mathematics and Statistics (one prize)
  • School of Physics (one prize)
  • School of Psychology (one prize)
  • Sydney School of Veterinary Science (one prize)

* The second ranked nominee in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences will only be awarded the prize if there is no other nominee from one of the other Schools.

Who's eligible

You must: 

  • have been awarded a PhD in the Faculty of Science at any time in the preceding year.

Background

The Faculty of Science Prize for Outstanding PhD Thesis is awarded to recent PhD graduates in recognition of excellence in their PhD thesis.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 136KB).

Faculty of Science Postgraduate Research Prize for Leadership

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

This prize has no monetary value.

  • Nominated by their peers for outstanding leadership
  • Enrolled in Master’s by Research or PhD in the Faculty of Science in the preceding year
  • Represent fellow students through a leadership role
TBC
TBC

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

This prize has no monetary value.

Who's eligible

You must: 

  • have been enrolled in Master’s by Research or PhD in the Faculty of Science in the preceding year
  • represented their fellow students, through a leadership role at either the School, Faculty, or University and/or in a professional organisation or through outreach within the community
  • nominated by their peers for outstanding leadership.

Background

The Faculty of Science Postgraduate Research Prize for Leadership is awarded to HDR students who take on additional responsibilities through leadership roles or representation at their School, Faculty and University committees and/or in professional organisations and undertake outreach within the community.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 145KB).

Faculty of Science Postgraduate Research Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  •  Postgraduate research student
  •  Lead/primary author of a significant, high-quality peer reviewed publication
N/A
N/A

How to apply

No application is necessary, as eligible candidates are nominated by their school.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment. Up to ten prizes are awarded annually, to the nominees from:

  • School of Chemistry (one prize)
  • School of Geosciences (one prize)
  • School of History and Philosophy of Science (one prize)
  • School of Life and Environmental Sciences (up to three prizes)
  • School of Mathematics and Statistics (one prize)
  • School of Physics (one prize)
  • School of Psychology (one prize)
  • Sydney School of Veterinary Science (one prize).

Who's eligible

You must: 

  • have commenced your candidature in either a PhD or master's by research in the Faculty of Science in the year of award, or within the two preceding years
  • be a lead/primary author of a significant, high-quality peer reviewed publication that was submitted for publication no less than six months from the official commencement of your candidature, and was accepted for publication within 36 months of commencing studies. Flexibility may be offered to students who, because of serious illness or misadventure, had to suspend their studies for a period of up to 6 months, but only at the discretion of the dean of the Faculty of Science.

Background

Established in 2007, this prize is awarded to postgraduate research students in recognition of outstanding achievement in research publication.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 94.2KB).

Helen Beh Citizenship Award

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Full-time undergraduate student
  • Contributor to the faculty's non-academic and/or science outreach activities 
02 November 2022
31 March 2023

How to apply

Apply here. You will also require endorsement from an academic/professional staff member from the Faculty of Science. You'll be required to upload your CV and a letter of support from the endorsing academic/professional staff member.

Benefits

The prize is valued at $500.

Who's eligible

You must: 

  • be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree.

The prize will be awarded based on contributions to the Faculty of Science’s non-academic activities and interests and/or to science outreach activities.

Background

Established in 1997 in honour of Professor Helen Beh and her services to the Faculty of Science and the University of Sydney, this prize is awarded to undergraduate students who have contributed significantly to the Faculty of Science’s non-academic activities and interests.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 111KB).

The Murray Writing-Up Support Grant

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$13,000

  • Enrolled in a PhD in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Submitted a thesis in whole organism biology
2 November 2022
16 January 2023

How to apply

Apply here. You will be required to include a proposal for a skill transfer workshop or event for other PhD students.

Applicants who have applied previously for this Prize will not be eligible to apply.

Benefits

The prize is $13,000.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in a PhD in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
  • have written a thesis in whole organism biology
  • submitted your thesis anytime from 1 July 2021 to 31 December 2022.

Background

This prize is funded by a donation from a bequest by Dr Patrick Murray.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 170KB).

University of Sydney Business School

GS1 Australia Global Distribution Strategy

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

nil

  • Be a full-time student 
  • Be enrolled in the course ITLS6201: Global DIstribution Strategy

N/A

N/A

How to apply

No application required. 

Benefits

The GS1 Prize for the best student in ITLS6201: Global Distribution Strategy.

Who's eligible

To be considered eligible for this Prize, students must be enrolled full-time, and in the course ITLS6201: Global DIstribution Strategy. 

Background

The GS1 Prize for the best student in ITLS6201: Global Distribution Strategy.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 118.2KB).

GS1 Australia Logistics and Supply Chain Systems

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Be a full-time student 
  • Be enrolled in the course ITLS6010: Logistics and Supply Chain Systems

N/A

N/A

How to apply

No application required. 

Benefits

This Prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

To be considered eligible for this Prize, students must be enrolled full-time, and in the course ITLS6010: Logistics and Supply Chain Systems.

Background

The GS1 Prize for the best student in ITLS6010: Logistics and Supply Chain Systems.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 118.2KB).

Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1,000

  • Be a current student in the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies’ Higher Degree by Research program 
  • Have a minimum of one year full time equivalent candidature by the end of the award year

N/A

N/A

How to apply

No application required. 

Benefits

The prize is valued at up to $1000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

To be considered eligible for this Prize, students must be a current student in the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies’ Higher Degree by Research program (with a minimum of one year full time equivalent candidature by the end of the award year).

Background

Awarded for excellence in postgraduate research in transport, logistics or supply chain management.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 118.6KB).

Kahneman/Thaler Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

nil

  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course
  • Must submit a 1000 word essay 

29 October 2021

10 November 2021

How to apply

Apply here.

Applications close 6pm, 10 November 2021

Benefits

This Prize has no monetary value.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course at the University of Sydney
  • submit a 1000 word essay addressing a topic in behavioural economics or psychology that influences government, NGO or corporate behaviour, as set by the Discipline of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Background

The Kahneman / Thaler Prize is named in honour of Nobel Laureates Daniel Kahneman and Richard Thaler to acknowledge excellence in the fields of business, psychology and/or economics.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 95.1KB).

Mrs MA Ching Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1,000

  • be an international student
  • have completed at least 24 Credit Points of ITLS units of study in the Master of Commerce

N/A

N/A

How to apply

No application required. 

Benefits

This Prize has a value of $1,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be an international student
  • have completed at least 24 Credit Points of ITLS units of study in the Master of Commerce

Background

The Mrs MA Ching prize is awarded to an international student for the highest academic achievement in the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) specialisation in the Master of Commerce.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 140.1KB).

Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia Award for Excellence

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • The Prize will be awarded to the student with the highest Weighted Average Mark (WAM) across all units of study completed of the academic year for the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

N/A

N/A

How to apply

No application needed.

Benefits

This Prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

A membership pack, framed certificate and perpetual trophy will also be provided to the Prize recipient.

Who's eligible

The Prize will be awarded to the student with the highest Weighted Average Mark (WAM) across all units of study completed of the academic year for the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Background

The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia Award for Excellence is awarded to recognize academic achievement in the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 124.5KB).

The Access Corporate Group Genesis Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$25,000

  • Participate in the Genesis program

See page details

See page details

How to apply

The prize will be awarded to the winning team of the Genesis competition.

Benefits

The prize is valued at $25,000.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • participate in the Genesis program
  • have your team led by a University of Sydney alumni, staff member or student.

Background

This prize is funded by the Access Corporate Group

Terms and conditions (pdf, 142.6KB).

The Peter Koning Memorial Award

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$500

  • Be a domestic student
  • Have completed at least 24 credit points of ITLS units of study in the Master of Commerce
N/A
N/A

How to apply

No application needed. 

Benefits

This Prize has a value of $500 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • Be a domestic student
  • Have completed at least 24 credit points of ITLS units of study in the Master of Commerce.

Background

The Peter Koning Memorial Award Prize is awarded to a domestic student for the highest academic achievement in the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) specialisation in the Master of Commerce.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 161KB).

Wendy and Christopher Adam Prize (Masters)

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$1000

  • Enrolled in the Master of Transport

N/A

N/A

How to apply

The prize will be awarded at the Institute of Transport and Logistics discretion.

Benefits

The prize is valued at up to $1000.

Who's eligible

You must: 

  • be enrolled in the Master of Transport.

Background

This prize was established in 2020 by Wendy and Christopher Adam to support students of the University of Sydney, undertaking studies in the field of transport and/or logistics.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 141.1KB).

Wendy and Christopher Adam Prize (Research)

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

Up to $2000

  • Enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy
  • Undertaking research in transport and/or logistics.

N/A

N/A

How to apply

No application is required.

Benefits

The prize is valued at up to $2000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.

Who's eligible

You must: 

  • be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy for at least one year
  • be undertaking research in transport and/or logistics.

Background

This prize was established in 2020 by Wendy and Christopher Adam to support students of the University of Sydney, undertaking studies in the field of transport and/or logistics.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 154.6KB).

University of Sydney Law School

Yim Family Foundation Prize

Highlights

Value

Eligibility

Open date

Close date

$2500

  • be the winning team (four students) who produced the best work/presentation in the 2021 Summer Innovation Program
N/A N/A

How to apply

No application is required. The Prize will be awarded to the team who were considered by the Summer Innovation Program 2021 Judging Panel to have produced the best work/presentation.

Benefits

This prize has a value of $2,500 and must be used to support further development of the winning project. 

This will be administered by the University of Sydney Law School.

Who's eligible

You must: 

  • be the winning team (four students) who produced the best work/presentation in the 2021 Summer Innovation Program

Background

Established in 2021 by a donation from the Yim Family Foundation, the Yim Family Foundation Prize is to be awarded to the winning team (four students) who produced the best work/presentation in the 2021 Summer Innovation Program.

The funds will be available for the team to use to support further development of the winning project.

Terms and conditions (pdf, 160KB).