Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
For further information regarding prizes offered by the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering, phone: (03) 9479 2220 or email: sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au
Faculty awards
AlburyCity Scholarship ($1500)
Awarded to a talented student from the Albury-Wodonga area who is studying in the Department of Environmental Management and Ecology 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. Please view the AlburyCity Scholarship information flyer (151 KB).
David Kelly Medal (medallion)
Awarded to the best fourth year student in the areas of engineering and mathematical sciences, life sciences, molecular sciences, and psychological science.
Dean’s Scholarships for Excellence ($6000 each)
Up to ten scholarships will be awarded to students commencing in courses across the Faculty each year. Scholarships will be offered at both city and regional Campuses. Each scholarship is of one year’s duration, awarded annually to eligible commencing students. Additional information and application forms are available from the Faculty Office, tel: (03) 9479 2220.
Dean’s Medal for Outstanding Service to Science and Engineering (Medallion)
This prize will be awarded by the Dean in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the fields of science or engineering, or who have provided significant support to the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering.
The Nancy Millis PhD Excellence Prize ($200)
The prize is awarded annually to the student who demonstrates the most outstanding PhD in the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering.
Agriculture
Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (Melbourne) Prize ($100)
Awarded to the best overall fourth year Bachelor of Agricultural Science student.
Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) Cadetship Program
The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) offers sponsored cadetships to students finishing VCE or first year university, who are keen to study an approved science degree at a recognised Victorian university. Each cadet would receive an annual allowance of $9000, a book allowance of up to $500 for each year of study, access to hands-on job experience during their university course and is assured of four years of full-time work upon graduating. For further information and an ‘Expression of Interest’ form, contact the DSE website: www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/ and type ‘Careers’ in KeySearch.
Rural Finance Corporation Scholarships ($6000)
Rural Finance offers up to six new scholarships each year across different Rural Finance regions. Scholarships are awarded to first or second year students undertaking their first undergraduate degree, which is agriculturally related, at a tertiary institution in Victoria. Students must be under the age of 26 years as at 1 January in the year of application to university. Additionally they must be able to demonstrate a career commitment to agriculture, not only students planning to take up farming as a career but also students planning to provide consultancy, research, technological and other advice to agricultural industries. Scholarships are worth up to $6000 per year for the duration of the course. Further information and application forms can be obtained from the Rural Finance website: www.ruralfinance.com.au. Applications close on 31 May each year.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry Honours Prize ($400)
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest overall mark (for thesis and coursework).
Bruce Stone Third year Biochemistry Prize ($300)
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest average mark in the third year level subjects, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3A and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3B.
Second year Biochemistry Prize ($200)
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest average mark in the two second year level subjects, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology A and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology B.
Genesearch Honours Prize ($50)
Awarded to the student who is considered to be the best final seminar speaker as judged by a panel comprising the biochemistry Honours committee.
Bioinformatics
VABC Bioinformatics Entrance Scholarships ($5000)
The VABC Bioinformatics Entrance scholarship is awarded annually to an eligible commencing student enrolling in the Bioinformatics program of a Bachelor of Biological Science/Bachelor of Science Double Degree (this scholarship may also be possible for students enrolling in a Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Science). Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. Tel: (03) 9479 2600.
Biology
McGraw-Hill Prize ($500 voucher)
Awarded annually to the student or students with the highest aggregate mark in BIO1OF (Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms) who proceeds to enrol in second year level biological sciences subjects.
Biomedical Science
Hema and Bala Kumble Family Award for Third year Biomedical Science ($1000)
Awarded to the student with the highest aggregate of marks across all subjects undertaken in the third year of the Bachelor of Medical Science.
Hema and Bala Kumble Family Award for Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours ($1000)
This prize is to be awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Honours year from those eligible for qualification as Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours.
Botany
AB Wardrop Book Prize ($100 book voucher)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in third year Botany. This award honours the memory of Emeritus Professor Alan Buchanan Wardrop, Foundation Professor of Botany from 1966 to 1986.
AB Wardrop Honours Prize ($200)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in Botany Honours, in recognition of research excellence.
David Ashton Honours Prize
Awarded to the most outstanding student taking Conservation Biology and Ecology Honours. Approximately $3000 awarded every 2-3 years when sufficient funds have accrued.
Second year Botany Book Prize ($100 book voucher)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in second year botany.
Chemistry
Hospira Prize for Third Year Medicinal Chemistry ($500)
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest average mark in the third year level subjects CHE3MCC and CHE3MCD.
The Professor Jim Morrison Prize in First year Chemistry sponsored by McGraw-Hill ($200 book voucher)
Awarded to the top first year student enrolled in chemistry.
The Trevor Broxton Prize in Chemistry ($100 book voucher)
Established in the memory of Dr Trevor Broxton who taught in the Department from 1969 to 2002. The Prize is awarded annually to the top second year student enrolled in chemistry in the Bachelor of Science based on their performance in CHE2FND, CHE2DEV, CHE2CWQ or CHE2RWD.
Michael Grant Third year Prize in Chemistry ($100 book voucher)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in third year chemistry.
Max O’Connor Honours Year Prize in Chemistry ($150 book voucher)
Awarded to the most outstanding Honours graduate in chemistry.
Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Australian Computer Society (Victorian Branch) Award in Computer Science ($150 book voucher)
Awarded to the best final-year student in each of the following courses:
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
- Bachelor of Information Systems
- Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons)
- Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering
- Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Computer Network Engineering
- Bachelor of Computer Technology
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Electronic Engineering.
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Scholarships ($2000)
Multiple scholarships of $2000 each are available to students commencing courses in the fields of computer science, computer engineering and information technology. Further information and application details are available from the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, tel: (03) 9479 1374.
Department Prize for the Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering ($150)
Awarded to the most outstanding third year student in the Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering.
Department Prize in Computer Science ($150)
Awarded to the most outstanding third year student in computer science.
Engineers Australia Award ($300)
Awarded to the most outstanding final-year student in a computer-engineering course.
Honours Prize in Computer Science ($150)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in the Honours year of computer science.
Honours/Masters Minor Thesis Prize
The Best Honours/Masters Minor Thesis Prize is awarded annually to an honours or masters student who has completed the Best Honours or Masters Minor thesis. Runner up awards will be awarded annually to Outstanding thesis. The prize/s will be awarded on the basis of quality of research, innovation and impact of the research, and thesis presentation. The awards are judged by a Selection Committee from the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
Master of Information Technology Prize ($300)
This prize is awarded annually to the top final-year student in the Master of Information Technology or its variants, who achieves the highest average overall mark.
Masters Prize – Computer Science ($300)
This prize is awarded annually to the top final-year student in the Master of Computer Science or Master of Information Systems who achieves the highest average overall mark.
Scholarships for Excellence ($6000)
Awarded to outstanding students commencing an undergraduate degree within the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Additional information and application forms are available from the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, tel: (03) 9479 1374.
Scholarships for International Students studying year 12 or equivalent in Victoria ($6000)
Awarded to outstanding overseas students who have completed year 12 or equivalent in any school in Victoria and are commencing an undergraduate degree within the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Additional information and application forms are available from the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, tel: (03) 9479 1374.
Scholarships for Outstanding Female Students ($6000)
Awarded to outstanding female students commencing an undergraduate degree within the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Additional information and application forms are available from the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, tel: (03) 9479 1374.
Scholarships for Rural and Regional Students ($6000)
Awarded to outstanding students from rural and regional Australia, commencing an undergraduate degree within the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Additional information and application forms are available from the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, tel: (03) 9479 1374.
Sony Foundation Australia Games Technology Scholarship ($2000)
Awarded to a high-achieving VCE student commencing a degree within the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. The Sony Foundation Australia Limited has donated this scholarship, which is designed to encourage students to pursue a career in games technology. Suitable applicants are required to complete an application form through the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and should be able to demonstrate an interest in games technology. For further details on eligibility contact the University’s School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, tel: (03) 9479 1374.
Sony Foundation Australia Games Technology Postgraduate Scholarship
Awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance in fourth year computer science to a student pursuing PhD in games technology.
TS Dillon Prize for Excellence ($600)
This prize is awarded annually to the graduating student enrolled in an undergraduate degree in the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering with the best academic performance in all years and across all subjects.
Electronic Engineering
Weller Tools Prize for PCB Engineering and Construction
Awarded to a final-year electronic engineering student for excellence in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) engineering and construction of their final-year project. In awarding the prize the panel assesses engineering excellence in the design and construction in the final-year project. Particular attention is given to the circuit layout and physical aspects of the project implementation. The prize is a Weller soldering station.
Weller Tools Prize for Third year Project
Awarded to the student with the best third year speciality project. In awarding the prize the panel assesses engineering excellence in the design and construction in the third year project. Particular attention is given to the circuit layout and physical aspects of the project implementation. The prize is a soldering tool.
Electronic Engineering Prize for Best Masters Project ($200)
Awarded to the best project from students enrolled in a coursework masters program, based on implementation and presentation of the project, as well as its innovation and application to industry or research.
Electronic Engineering Scholarship ($1000)
Up to five scholarships of $1000 each are available to students commencing the Bachelor of Electronic Engineering course at the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus. Further information and application details are available from the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, tel: (03) 9479 1374.
Electronic Engineering Third year Prize ($200)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in third year electronic engineering (or fourth year for students undertaking a double degree) where the result is of sufficient merit.
EMCSI Pty Ltd Prize for Best Thesis ($200)
Awarded to the final-year electronic engineering student with the best final-year thesis. The prize is awarded on the basis of an excellent thesis. The depth of the research and understanding and implementation of the material by the student are also prime considerations.
Hooper First year Scholarship ($2000)
Awarded to a commencing student who has demonstrated high academic achievement (normally ENTER-based). The student must also demonstrate the ability to work well independently, work co-operatively, communicate ideas effectively, and motivate both self and others.
Hooper Memorial Prize for the Best Oral Presentation ($200)
Donated by EMCSI Pty Ltd, this prize is awarded to the electronic engineering student who gives the best oral presentation at the Hooper Memorial Student Project Seminar. Qualities assessed are presentation skills, communication skills and technical competence.
Hooper Memorial Prize for the Best Poster ($200)
Donated by Future Fibre Technologies Pty Ltd, this prize is awarded to the electronic engineering student who presents the best poster at the Hooper Memorial Project Seminar.
IEEE Prize for Technical Innovation and Engineering Achievement ($250)
Donated by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Victorian Section, this prize is awarded to the student whose project demonstrates the greatest technical innovation and engineering excellence during the Hooper Memorial Student Project Seminar. In addition, the presentation of the project must be of a high standard.
Soanar Plus Prize for Best Use of Embedded Microcontroller ($250 voucher)
Awarded to the final-year electronic engineering student displaying the final-year project with the most innovative embedded system. Technical innovation, accomplishment, usefulness and novelty in the use of an embedded microcontroller or control system will be considered in awarding the prize.
Tad Szental Prize in Electronic Engineering ($1000)
Awarded to the best electronic engineering graduate from one of the biomedical, communication, electronic systems or optical streams of the engineering course.
Genetics
Genetics First year Prize ($200 book voucher)
Awarded to the student achieving the highest mark in Genetics, Human Biology and Evolution (BIO1GEN).
Genetics Second year Prize ($200 book voucher)
This prize is awarded annually to the student who has achieved the highest average mark in the second year subjects, Human and Molecular Genetics and Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics.
Genetics Third year Prize ($200 book voucher)
This is awarded to the student with the best average mark in the third year subjects, Human and Molecular Genetics and Evolutionary Genetics.
Genetics Honours year Prize ($200 book voucher)
This prize is awarded annually to the student who has achieved the highest overall mark for thesis and coursework.
Mathematics and Statistics
First year Scholarship in Mathematics and Statistics ($1000 each)
Awarded to a first year student with high overall performance in VCE studies (or equivalent) who has a demonstrated interest and an intention to pursue major studies in mathematics or statistics.
Arthur Jones Essay Prize ($250)
This prize is to be awarded annually to a student enrolled in at least one second year or third year mathematics subject, for a mathematical essay on a topic not covered in undergraduate subjects offered by the Department. The prize is in honour of Dr Arthur Jones, who inspired staff and students by his dedication to student learning.
Texas Instruments Prize (Texas Instruments Postgraduate Calculators)
The prize of an advanced Texas Instruments programmable calculator is awarded to the student having achieved the highest combination mark in MAT1CNS/MAT1CFE and MAT1CLA, and who enrols in 45 credit points of second-year mathematics subjects (or 30 credit points for part-time students or students in a double degree) in the year immediately following.
The Department Prize in Mathematics and Statistics ($100)
Awarded to the top first year student based on their performance in MAT1CNS/MAT1CFE and - MAT1CLA and at least one of MAT1DM, STA1SS and STA1LS.
Professor CJ Eliezer Prize in Second Year Mathematics ($200)
Awarded to the top second-year mathematics student enrolled in at least 45 credit points of second-year mathematics subjects.
The National Bank of Australia Prize in Third Year Mathematics ($500)
Awarded annually to the student in either at least 60 credit points or third-year mathematics and statistics subjects in the double degree - Bachelor of Finance/Bachelor of Science, or enrolled in at least 60 credit points of third-year mathematics subjects in any other degree, who has achieved the highest combined mark in third-year subjects.
Professor CJ Eliezer Prize in Fourth Year Mathematics ($300)
Awarded to the top fourth-year mathematics student in any degree.
First Year Prize in Statistics ($150 book voucher)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in first-year statistical science subjects.
Second Year Prize in Statistics ($150 book voucher)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in second-year statistical science subjects.
Third Year Prize in Statistics ($150 book voucher)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in third-year statistical science subjects.
Fourth Year Prize in Statistics ($150 book voucher)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in fourth-year statistical science subjects.
E.J. Hannan Prize for the 3rd Year Component of the Accredited Major in Statistics ($250)
Awarded annually to the student (or students), who have completed both a major in Mathematics and the Accredited Major in Statistics, with the best mark averaged over third year subjects comprising the Accredited Major in Statistics. The prize honours the memory of Professor E.J. Hannan, an eminent Australian statistician.
Microbiology
Australian Society for Microbiology Prize – Second Year ($75)
Donated by the Victorian Branch of the Society and awarded to the outstanding student completing MIC2IM and MIC2MVM and who is continuing on to MIC3AMM and MIC3AM.
Australian Society for Microbiology Prize – Third Year ($150)
Donated by the Victorian Branch of the Society and awarded to the outstanding student completing both MIC3AMM and MIC3AM.
RD Schnagl Award – Third Year ($200)
Awarded to the top student in Microbiology who is undertaking the Honours degree in the Department of Microbiology in the following year.
Physics
Head of Department’s Prize in Physics – First Year ($100)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in first-year physics.
KD Cole Prize in Physics – Second Year ($100)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in second-year physics.
Andrew Downing Prize in Physics – Third Year ($100)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in third-year physics.
Head of Department’s Prize in Physics - Fourth year ($200)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in a fourth-year physics course.
Psychological Science
Australian Psychological Society Prize (12 months free Associate Membership of the Society)
Awarded to a fourth-year student who, being of sufficient merit, has in that year pursued with most distinction a fourth year course in psychology. The prize may be awarded to a student in the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours or a student in the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology.
George Singer Prize ($500)
Awarded annually to the student who obtains the most outstanding result in first-year behavioural neuroscience.
La Trobe University Alumni Association Psychology Chapter Prize ($500)
This prize is awarded annually to the student achieving the highest average mark in Psychology subjects (PSY1PYA, PSY1PYB, PSY2PYA, PSY2PYB and PSY3PYA, PSY3PYB, or their equivalent subjects) weighted by credit points, across the three years of all APS accredited degrees offered in the School of Psychological Science. This prize is donated by the Psychology Chapter of the La Trobe University Alumni Association.
Psychology Honours Prize (Medallion)
Awarded to the top Bachelor of Psychological Science student in the psychology Honours year.
The Friends Scholarship
A memorial scholarship in honour of Andrew, Earl and Kate Cummings (nee Cooper). The purpose of the scholarship is to assist the transition of students who find it necessary to live away from home to attend university, undertaking a course in psychological science. The scholarship will be $2000 p.a. for the first year of full-time study enrolment, payable in two equal payments in each semester at census date. Further information at www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/scholarships/index.html
Viticulture and Wine Production
Yering Station Prize for Viticultural Science and Wine Production
Awarded annually to the student enrolled on a full-time basis in the Bachelor of Viticultural Science and Wine Production with the highest average mark over the subjects undertaken towards the final year of the degree. The final decision will be based on academic merit. The prize, which is donated by Yering Station, consists of a $200 Winetitles book voucher.
Zoology
AD Instruments Prize ($250)
Awarded annually to the student with the highest aggregate mark in the animal physiology stream of zoology Honours. The prize is donated by AD Instruments.
First year Prize in Zoology ($50)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in BIO1AD - Animal Diversity, Ecology and Behaviour.
Ian Thornton Prize ($200)
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest final mark for a zoology thesis. The prize will only be awarded where the thesis is of sufficient merit. This award honours the memory of Emeritus Professor Ian Thornton, Foundation Professor of Zoology at La Trobe University from 1966 to 1991.
Peter Rawlinson Award ($250)
Awarded to the Honours or postgraduate diploma student showing outstanding potential for research in animal ecology. The award honours the memory of Peter Rawlinson, a staff member between 1967 and 1991.
Second year Prize in Zoology ($100)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in second-year zoology.
Third year Prize in Zoology ($150)
Awarded to the most outstanding student in third-year zoology.
W Danthanarayana Prize ($60 book voucher)
Awarded to the most outstanding final-year student in the ecology stream of zoology.