Prizes and scholarships are awarded each year to students in the Faculty for meritorious work. These are made available through the generosity of private individuals and public organisations. They are offered each semester, annually or biennially. In rare instances, a prize or scholarship is offered only when funds permit. Most prizes and scholarships are offered subject to the provision that they will be awarded only when a student has attained a mark or level of achievement considered by the Faculty Board to be sufficiently high. In addition to these official University prizes and scholarships, it should be noted that there are available a number of prizes and scholarships from external sources for which University students can compete. Information about these prizes and scholarships appears from time to time on official noticeboards. Students should note that the conditions of the awards listed in this handbook are being reviewed and may be subject to change.

University medals

Students who meet the minimum requirement for the award of a University Medal are considered by the Faculty Medals Committee. According to University policy, the number of medals awarded in any one year by the Faculty is limited.

Dean's Merit List for Academic Excellence

The Faculty wishes to formally recognise outstanding performance by its students through the awarding of prizes, medals and the grading of degrees. The Dean's Merit List endeavours to formally acknowledge outstanding academic achievement throughout a student's course of study. The Faculty publishes a list of students who have been placed on the Dean's Merit List. Each student also receives a certificate to this effect. To be listed, a student usually needs to undertake a normal load, achieve an average mark for the year of 85 per cent or above and be recommended by the relevant Examination Review Committee in December each year.

Agilent Technologies Prize for Most Competent Analytical Chemist

This prize was established in 2004 and is awarded annually to the student who has demonstrated the most outstanding practical skills in the subject Analytical Chemistry 3. The main focus of the practical component of Analytical Chemistry 3 is to consolidate the skills that the students have learnt and practised throughout the analytical strand. The students are required to research, develop and implement an instrumental analytical method. This prize recognises leadership, excellent standard and sample preparation, and initiative to promote understanding and operation of the instrumentation. The prize is valued at $500.

Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (NSW/ACT Branch) Prize

This prize was established in 1995 by the NSW/ACT Branch of the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists, initially for students in a postgraduate course. It is now offered annually to the student in an undergraduate course in the Faculty of Science who has gained the highest weighted average mark in the subjects Biochemistry 1, Biochemistry 2, Analytical Biochemistry, Medical and Diagnostic Biochemistry and Biochemistry, Genes and Disease, provided that the weighted average mark is not less than 70 per cent. The prize consists of a suitably inscribed plaque, a cash award of $200 and one year's membership of the Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists.

The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Prize

This prize is awarded to the graduating student from the Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine course who obtains the highest average mark for all the subjects in the course. The prize is in the form of a suitably worded certificate together with a book allowance to the value of $250, plus one year's complimentary membership of the Australian Acupuncture Association Limited.

Australian Ceramic Society Award

Established in 1986, this is awarded annually to the student who, when undertaking a research project in the area of ceramics, obtains the highest average mark in stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. The cash value of the award is $400.

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists' Curtis Hill Prize in Clinical Bacteriology

This prize was established in 1983 by the New South Wales Branch of the Australian Institute of Medical Laboratory Scientists. It is offered annually to students enrolled in the Biomedical Science course who take the AIMS Accredited Program of Study, and is awarded to the student who obtains the highest mark in the subject 91338 Clinical Bacteriology. The prize consists of a cash award of $250 and a one-year subscription to Path Report.

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists' Jim Ruxton Prize in Haematology

This prize was established in 1983 by the New South Wales Branch of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists. It is offered annually to students enrolled in one of the Biological and Biomedical Science courses who take the AIMS Accredited Program of Study, and is awarded to the student who obtains the highest mark in Haematology 2. The prize consists of a cash award of $250 and a one-year subscription to Path Report.

Australian Institute of Physics Prize

The NSW Branch of the Australian Institute of Physics has made available an annual award to the student who achieves the best mark in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Physics course. The prize is a cash ward of $250 plus one year's free membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.

Australian Society for Parasitology Prize

This prize was established in 2001 and is awarded to the student enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University who achieves the highest mark for the subject 91352 Parasitology, provided that the grade obtained is not lower than Distinction. The prize is in the form of a suitably worded certificate and cash award of $400.

Biotechnology Prize

This prize was established in 2000 by Dr Iain Stevenson, former Course Director of the Biotechnology degree, and is awarded annually to the graduating student from the Biotechnology degree courses who achieves the highest weighted average mark in 91314 General Microbiology, 91330 Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology and 91369 Biobusiness and Environmental Biotechnology, provided that the weighted average mark is at Distinction level or higher. The prize consists of a suitability worded certificate and a cash award of $250.

Cathay Herbal Laboratories Prize

This prize is awarded annually to the graduating student from the Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine course who obtains the highest aggregate mark in the final-year clinical subjects. The prize is in the form of a suitably worded certificate, together with Cathay Herbal Laboratories products such as textbooks, acupuncture supplies, herbal medicines and educational services to the value of $1,000.

Chemistry Department Prize

This prize was established in 1986. It is awarded annually to the student enrolled in the Applied Chemistry degree course who, having completed Stage 2 of the course, obtains the best performance in the Stage 2 chemistry subjects. The prize is valued at $250.

China Books Prize

This prize was established in late 2002 and is awarded to the student who achieves the highest weighted average mark in all TCM subjects up to the end of the second year. The prize is a voucher for the purchase of books to the value of $250.

CIBA Specialty Chemicals – Industrial Training Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to allow students currently undertaking the Diploma in Scientific Practice to obtain full-time training at CIBA Specialty Chemicals for up to 12 months. The scholarship is valued at $20,000 and is available from time to time.

Colin Field Prize

This prize was established in 1989 by Emeritus Professor Colin Field, former Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences and Head of the School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The prize is awarded annually to the Biomedical Science, Environmental Biology or Biotechnology student who obtains the highest overall average mark from all subjects undertaken in Stages 1 and 2. The prize has a cash value of $250.

CSL (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories) Prize

This prize was established in 1990. It is awarded to the graduating student from the Faculty of Science who attains the highest aggregate mark in the subject 91129 Transfusion Science, with a mark at Distinction level or higher. The prize has a cash value of $250.

CSL Essay Prize for Transfusion Science

This prize was established in 2002 and is awarded to the student enrolled in any science course who obtains the highest weighted average mark for the essay component on completion of the subject 91129 Transfusion Science. The prize is an inscribed certificate plus $500 to cover expenses for attending the annual National Immunohaematology Continuing Education (NICE) meeting held in Albury.

Department of Land and Water Conservation Prize

This prize was first established as the Department of Water Resources Prize in 1990. It is awarded annually to the student enrolled in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences courses who obtains the highest average mark in the subjects 91121 Aquatic Ecology, 91119 Terrestrial Ecosystems, and 91120 Mapping and Remote Sensing, provided that the average mark is at Distinction level or higher. The prize has a cash value of $250.

DFC Thompson Memorial Prize

This prize is awarded annually to the student who, upon completion of Stage 5 in the Applied Chemistry degree course, obtains the highest weighted average mark for subjects in Stages 3, 4 and 5 of the course. The prize consists of a suitably worded certificate, together with a cash prize of $1,500.

Environmental Biology Prize

This prize was established anonymously in 1984. The prize has a cash value of $250 and is awarded to the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology who obtains the highest average mark in Stages 3 to 6 of the degree course.

Foseco Prize

This prize was established in 1982 by Foseco Pty Ltd as an incentive to students engaged in studies in the field of Materials Science. The prize is offered annually and is awarded to the student who achieves the highest aggregate mark in the subject 67407 Physical Properties of Materials. The prize consists of a cash award of $500.

Foundation for Australian Resources Prizes

The Foundation for Australian Resources is an independent nonprofit organisation whose nominated beneficiary is the Faculty of Science. The Foundation has made available a prize valued at $250 for the best graduating student from the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics degree.

Francis E Feledy Memorial Prize

This award was established by the staff of the British Motor Corporation as a memorial to the late Francis E Feledy for his work as an architect and engineer with that company. The award was first made available in 1966 through the then Department of Technical Education. In 1974, the then Institute became the Trustee of the fund. At the discretion of the Trustee, the prize is awarded annually to an outstanding part-time student entering his or her final year in each of the faculties of Engineering; Science; and Design, Architecture and Building. Each prize is valued at $600.

Hampson Sugerman Macquarie Prize in Biomedical Science

This prize was established in 1984 by Macquarie Pathology Services Pty Ltd. It is awarded annually to the student who obtains the highest weighted average mark in Stages 3–6 of the degree course leading to the award of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science. The prize includes a cash award of $375 and a medal.

Hampson Sugerman Macquarie Prize in Pathology

This prize was established in 1982 by Dr David Sugerman. It is awarded annually to the student enrolled in the Biomedical Science degree course who obtains the highest aggregate in the subjects 91354 Anatomical Pathology, 91351 Immunology 1 and 91355 Haematology 1, provided that the student reaching the highest aggregate has an average mark of not less than a Credit. The prize consists of a cash award of $375 and a medal.

Hatrick-Jotun Prize

This prize (formerly the Hatrick Fiberfil Prize in Design and Materials Selection) was re-established in 1986 and is awarded to the student who achieves the best performance in the subject 67608 Composites. The prize has a cash value of $250.

Hatrick-Reichhold Prize in Polymer Technology

This prize was established in 1984 by A C Hatrick Chemicals Pty Ltd as an incentive to students studying in the field of polymers and resin technology. The prize is awarded to the student who achieves the best performance in the subject 67409 Polymer Technology. The cash value of the prize is $250.

Helio Supply Co. Prize

This prize is awarded to the graduating student from the Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine course who obtains the highest weighted average mark for Traditional Chinese Medicine subjects in the final year. The prize is in the form of a suitably worded certificate, together with a cash prize of $250 and a $250 credit account with Helio Supply Co.

The Institute of Materials Engineering Australasia Prize

Established in 1983, this prize is awarded annually to the student who achieves the highest mark in the subject Mechanical Properties of Materials. The prize consists of a cash award of $200 and one year's membership of the Institute of Materials Engineering Australasia.

Leonard J Lawler Prize

This prize is presented by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) in dedication to the past services of Leonard J Lawler to the New South Wales Branch of the AIMS. Over a long period, Mr Lawler has shown great interest in the education of clinical chemists. The prize has been awarded annually since 1976. It is awarded to the student enrolled in the Biomedical Science course who attains the best aggregate in the subjects 91344 Medical and Diagnostic Biochemistry and 91345 Biochemistry, Genes and Disease. The prize consists of a cash award of $250 and one year's subscription to Path Report.

Loctite Australia Prize

This prize was established in 1983 and is awarded annually to the student who achieves the best performance in the subject Surface Chemistry of Materials. The prize has a cash value of $1,000.

M Y Ali Prize in Cytopathology

This prize (previously known as M Y Ali Prize in Diagnostic Cytology) was established in 1978 by Dr M Y Ali, former Associate Head of the School of Life Sciences at NSWIT, who was responsible for the introduction and initial development of studies in diagnostic cytology. It is awarded annually to the student enrolled in the Biomedical Science degree course who achieves the highest mark in the subjects 91130 Cytopathology Part A and 91131 Cytopathology Part B, provided that the mark is not less than a Credit. The prize consists of a cash award of $200 and a suitably worded certificate.

New South Wales Police Service Prize

This prize was established in 1997 by the New South Wales Police Service Education and Training Command. It is awarded to the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Chemistry – Forensic Science who obtains the highest weighted average mark for the forensic examination of physical evidence subjects. The prize consists of a suitably worded certificate together with a cash award of $500.

Pasminco Prize in Extractive Metallurgy

This prize was established in 1990. It is awarded to the student enrolled in one of the Physical Sciences courses who obtains the highest aggregate mark in the subject 65062 Extractive Metallurgy/Metallurgical Chemistry. The prize has a cash value of $250.

Pfizer Achievement Award

This prize was established in 1997 by Pfizer Pty Ltd. It is awarded to the student enrolled in either the Applied Chemistry degree course or the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Chemistry – Forensic Science course who achieves the highest mark in the subject 65508 Organic Chemistry 2 (Structure, Elucidation and Synthesis), provided that the grade obtained is not lower than a Distinction. The prize has a cash value of $1,000.

Physics Staff Prize

This prize was established in 1985. It is awarded each year to the student in the Applied Physics degree course who obtains the highest average mark in Stages 1–4 of the course. The prize has a cash value of $250.

RACI Industrial Chemistry Group Prize for Environmental Chemistry

This prize, established in 2001, is awarded to the student enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University who achieves the highest mark for the subject 65621 Environmental Chemistry, provided that the grade obtained is not lower than a Distinction. The prize is in the form of a suitably worded certificate and a cash award of $500.

RACI Undergraduate Prize for Academic Excellence in Analytical Chemistry

This annual prize, established in 2003, is awarded to the student studying for either a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry, or Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Chemistry – Forensic Science degree, who has completed the subject 65606 Analytical Chemistry 3 in the year for which the award is made, and who has achieved the highest aggregate in the subjects 65306 Analytical Chemistry 1, 65409 Analytical Chemistry 2 and 65606 Analytical Chemistry 3. The prize has a cash value of $250.

R F G MacMillan Award

This prize was established in 1991. It is awarded to a Materials Science degree student for participation and involvement in materials science activities beyond the normal academic requirements. The prize has a cash value of $500.

Robert K Murphy Research Fund

To perpetuate the name of Dr R K Murphy, who was for 25 years Lecturer-in-Charge of the Chemistry Department and subsequently Principal of Sydney Technical College, the Sydney Technical College Science Association sponsored a fund to be known as the Robert K Murphy Research Fund, to which a number of chemical industries also subscribed. The income from the fund has been applied to set up the following prizes and a scholarship:

1. Robert K Murphy Prize

This prize is awarded annually to the student in the Applied Chemistry degree course who entered the course on completion of the Chemistry Certificate of the TAFE Commission and who achieves the best overall performance in the Applied Chemistry degree. The prize has a cash value of $250.

2. Robert K Murphy Research Prize

This prize is awarded annually to the student in the Applied Chemistry degree course who submits the best original chemistry project. The prize has a cash value of $250.

3. Robert K Murphy Research Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to the student in the Applied Chemistry degree course who satisfies the Trustees that such a scholarship is warranted to assist the student in research, investigation or advanced study. The prize has a cash value of $250.

Roche Award for Excellence in Pharmacology

This prize, established in late 2002, is awarded to the student with the highest mark in 91707 Pharmacology 1. The prize is a suitably inscribed certificate plus $300.

Safety Institute of Australia Ratcliffe Prize

This prize is awarded for the best aggregate result in the Master of Occupational Health and Safety Management course. This prize has a cash value of $250.

Sam Huxham Memorial Prize

This prize was established in 1994 in memory of Samuel Hugh Huxham, who joined the NSW Institute of Technology in 1971 and was Head of the Statistics and Operations Research Unit at the time of his death in May 1994. It is awarded each year for the best performance in the Statistics major by a student who completed the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree in the preceding year. The prize has a cash value of $250.

Schering Plough Prize

This prize was established in 1990. It is awarded to the student enrolled in an Advanced Chemistry project in the Applied Chemistry course who presents the best project seminar (in terms of both technical merit and presentation). The prize has a cash value of $250.

St Joe Mineral Deposits Prize

St Joe Australia Pty Ltd established this prize in 1984. The prize is awarded to the student who obtains the highest mark in the subject 66408 Earth Resources. The prize has a cash value of $50.

Stanton Coalstad Prize

This prize is awarded annually to the student who obtains the highest mark in the subject 67101 Introduction to Materials at his or her first attempt. The prize is valued at $500 and comprises a cash award and a book voucher.

Sun Ten Prize

Established in 2003, this prize is awarded annually to the student who obtains the highest weighted average mark in all Chinese herbal medicine related subjects within the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The prize consists of Sun Ten products to the value of $250.

Surface Coatings Association of Australia (SCAA) Memorial Trust Prize

This prize was established in 2002 and is awarded to students enrolled in any stage of an undergraduate or Honours science course in any subject in science on coatings, polymers, pigments or corrosion who obtain the highest weighted average mark for a project report, substantial essay, a paper or conference/workshop presentation. The prize is an inscribed certificate together with a cash award of $1,000.

Sydney Environmental and Soil Laboratory Prize in Urban Horticulture

This prize is awarded to the graduating student from the Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Urban Horticulture course who obtains the highest weighted average mark in Stages 3–6 of the course at Credit level or above. The prize is in the form of a suitably worded certificate, together with a cash prize of $300.

Western Mining Corporation Prize

This prize was established in 1986. It is awarded annually to the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science course who obtains the highest average mark of all students undertaking the Field Project in the year for which the award is made. The successful student will preferably demonstrate an interest in metalliferous exploration geology. The prize has a cash value of $200.

Western Mining Corporation Junior Studies Prize

This is a cash prize of $150 awarded annually to the student who has shown the most significant improvement in the quality of academic work at the completion of Stage 4 in the Materials Science degree course. The prize was awarded for the first time in 1979.

Western Mining Corporation Senior Studies Prize

This is a cash prize of $150 awarded annually, subject to a suitable recipient being nominated by the Head of the Department of Chemistry, Materials and Forensic Science, for distinguished performance in the final year (Stages 5 and 6) of the Materials Science degree course. The prize was awarded for the first time in 1979.

Workcover Authority Prize

Awarded for the highest aggregate mark in the first year of study in the Master of Occupational Health and Safety Management course, this prize is in the form of a suitably worded certificate, together with a cash prize of $500.

Yakult Student Award in Biotechnology

This prize was established in 1996. It is awarded to the graduating student in the Biotechnology degree courses who obtains the highest weighted average mark for the specialist biotechnology subjects 91368 Bioreactors and Bioprocessing and 91369 Biobusiness and Environmental Biotechnology, provided that the average mark is at Credit level or higher. The prize is valued at $250.

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