Albury-Wodonga campus
Campus awards
AlburyCity Community Leadership Prize ($500)
Awarded to a talented student from the Albury-Wodonga region who is studying on the Albury-Wodonga campus and who has demonstrated their commitment to campus life and community leadership.
Albury-Wodonga Community Scholarships (up to $1000)
Awarded to talented students on the Albury-Wodonga campus who might otherwise face difficulties in accessing higher education opportunities. Up to $1000. For application details visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/albury/communityschol.htm
La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga Campus Medal
Awarded to a high-achieving final-year student who has made a significant contribution to the Albury-Wodonga community through study or extra curricular activity.
La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor’s Regional Scholarships (LVCRS)
Five scholarships will be available for students commencing first year full-time undergraduate studies at each of La Trobe’s regional Campuses at Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton. The scholarship is valued at $3000 per year for the normal duration of the course including Honours if applicable. Further information: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/regional/lvcrs.html.
Lisa Malone Scholarship ($2000)
This scholarship pays tribute to the work of Lisa Malone, former resident of Wodonga and student in social work at La Trobe University. The scholarship provides $2000 for a year of study in any course that contributes to community development and welfare. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of commitment to social development either in Australia or overseas.
For further details contact Ann Kerin, tel: (02) 6024 9790, email: a.kerin@latrobe.edu.au or view the website: www.latrobe.edu.au/studadmin/aw/lisamalone.htm
Wodonga City Learning Award
Awarded to a student residing in Wodonga who has demonstrated superior academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to life-long learning.
Faculty of Education
Dean’s Medal
Awarded to the outstanding graduating student in the Faculty of Education at each Campus.
Design & Technology Teachers Association Victoria (DATTA Vic) (subscription, $100 book voucher, publications and certificate)
The prize is awarded to the most outstanding student in the Graduate Diploma in Technology Education at the Bundoora or Albury/Wodonga campuses and provides a one-year subscription to the Design & Technology Teachers Association Victoria (DATTA Vic), a $100 book voucher, a resources pack from the DATTA (which includes CDs and publications) and a certificate recognising excellence in the area of technology teaching.
For further information, contact the Faculty of Education Office on: (03) 5444 7885
John Hill Prize ($100 Book Voucher & Certificate) (Albury-Wodonga)
Awarded to the highest achieving postgraduate student studying in the Graduate Diploma in Education (P-12) for the Methods of Teaching Discipline of Science.
Faculty of Health Sciences
Division of Nursing and Midwifery
For further information phone: (02) 6024 9730.
Albury-Wodonga Private Hospital Prize ($500)
Awarded to the most outstanding first-year student in nursing.
Elsevier Undergraduate Academic Achievement Award ($150 book voucher)
Awarded to a pre-registration Bachelor of Nursing student who, through a book review of between 750 and 1000 words, can demonstrate critical thinking skills and provides student feedback and user critiquing.
The Kerry Faul Memorial Prize – Wodonga West Rotary Club ($1000)
Awarded for academic distinction and demonstrated commitment to high quality nursing.
Royal College of Nursing Australia High Achiever Award
Awarded to acknowledge the efforts of a student who has achieved to the best of their ability. The prize is one year’s membership to the RCNA.
Wodonga Regional Health Services Prize ($300)
Awarded to the most outstanding second year student in nursing.
Trent Jones Memorial Prize ($300)
Awarded to the Bachelor of Nursing Student (Division 2 Conversion) at the Albury-Wodonga campus who has pursued studies in the first year of the course and demonstrated a commitment to nursing.
School of Social Work and Social Policy
For further details contact Administration Officer, tel: (02) 6024 9802 or email: socialwork.aw@latrobe.edu.au
Helen Horton Memorial Prize – Department of Human Services
Awarded for outstanding performance by a graduating social work student. Work placement within the Department of Human Services.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
For further details contact Jennifer Turner, tel: (02) 6024 9805 or email: j.turner@latrobe.edu.au
Dean’s Merit Prize – First Year
Awarded to the most outstanding first-year undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Arts.
Dean’s Merit Prize – Second Year
Awarded to the most outstanding second-year undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Arts.
Dean’s Merit Prize – Third Year
Awarded to the most outstanding third-year undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Arts.
Albury–Wodonga Prize for Academic Achievement
Awarded to Bachelor of Arts students who have completed their first year (120 credit points) of studies. Awarded on the basis of grades and participation in academic activities.
Faculty of Law and Management
For further details contact the Academic Services Officer, tel: (02) 6024 9850 or email: business.aw@latrobe.edu.au or tourism.aw@latrobe.edu.au
Please note that all Faculty of Law and Management prizes and scholarships are currently under review.
Andrea Hore Business Scholarship ($2000)
Awarded to a student who has achieved outstanding academic results in their first year of study in a Business degree offered by the School of Business at the Albury-Wodonga Campus and made a demonstrable and positive contribution to the wider community.
The BMG Partners Prize ($500 and certificate) – awaiting final University Approval
Awarded for the best academic achievement in the subject Taxation, at the Albury-Wodonga campus.
CPA Australia – Prizes
Best first-year Accounting student. ($100 plus framed certificate).
Best second-year Accounting student ($200 plus framed certificate).
Best third-year Accounting student ($300 plus framed certificate and enrolment into the first segment of CPA Program valued at $650).
AlburyCity Scholarship ($1500)
Awarded to a talented student from the Albury-Wodonga area who is studying in the School of Business at the Albury-Wodonga campus in their final year of study and who has demonstrated their commitment to the future of their profession within their local community.
Dean’s Medal (Regional Campus)
Awarded to the outstanding graduating student from a regional Campus in the Faculty of Law and Management.
Deans Commendations
Awarded to the top student (A average) in each year in each program
Evan Patullock Memorial Scholarship ($1500)
Awarded to a domestic student enrolling in their first year of the Bachelor of Business degree offered through the School of Business, Albury-Wodonga Campus.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia – First year prize ($300)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in the subject Introductory Financial Accounting enrolled at the Albury-Wodonga campus.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia – Second year prize ($500)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in the subject Corporate Reporting enrolled at the Albury-Wodonga campus.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia – Third year prize ($700) new
Awarded to the best submitted practical problem involving accounting for superannuation, in the subject Advanced Financial Accounting, at the Albury-Wodonga campus.
The North East Water Prize ($250 and certificate)
Awarded to a first-year student enrolled in business, psychology or science and achieving the highest academic result in subject statistics.
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (Albury-Wodonga Campus) Award ($250 and certificate)
Awarded for best overall performance in second-year in the Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) degree at Albury-Wodonga Campus.
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (Albury-Wodonga Campus) Award ($250 and certificate)
Awarded for best overall performance in third-year in the Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) degree at Albury-Wodonga Campus.
Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
Dean’s Medal – Albury-Wodonga
This prize will be awarded annually to the most outstanding student in the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering completing an undergraduate program (including honours) who is from the Albury-Wodonga Campus. Students who transfer to Melbourne (Bundoora) after a pass degree to complete an honours year will also be eligible for the award. The final decision will be based on academic merit and will take into consideration the student’s entire academic record.
Department of Environmental Management and Ecology
For further details contact the Administration Officer, tel: (02) 6024 9885 or email: deme.aw@latrobe.edu.au
The Environmental Group Prize for Waste Water Management (up to $750)
Annual membership of the Waste Water Operators Association of Australia and all expenses paid to attend the Annual Conference of the Waste Water Operators of Australia (including registration and accommodation costs) to a value of up to $750. The prize is awarded to a third-year student in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology who has the highest aggregate mark in Environmental Pollution Control and Water and Air Quality in second year and who has a keen interest in waste water management.
Esler & Associates Prize ($100)
Awarded to the most outstanding third-year student in two subjects that have a soil and water component within the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology.
Hamilton-Smith Rotary Scholarship for Environmental Studies ($2000)
This scholarship is awarded to a student undertaking full-time study within the second-year of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology.
The John Hill – Albury-Wodonga Campus Chemistry Prize ($100 book voucher)
Awarded for the best overall performance in first year chemistry (defined as CHE1GEN/BAS plus CHE1APL) at the Albury-Wodonga Campus by a student enrolled and continuing in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology.
Norske Skog Prize ($500)
Awarded to the best first-year student in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology.
North-East Catchment Management Authority Prize ($250)
Awarded to the student with the best overall academic performance in the third-year of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology.
Environmental Management and Ecology Second year Prize ($200)
Awarded for outstanding academic achievement in the second-year of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology.