Prizes and Scholarships
First Year Prizes
First Year Scholarship in Mathematics and Statistics
Value $1000
Description Awarded to a first year student with high overall performance in VCE studies (or equivalent) who has a demonstrated interest and intention to pursue major studies in mathematics or statistics.
The Texas Instruments Prize
Value Advanced Texas Instruments programmable calculator
Donor Texas Instruments
Description The prize of an advanced Texas Instruments programmable calculator is awarded to the student having achieved the highest combined mark in MAT1CNS/MAT1CFE and MAT1CLA, and who enrols in 45 credit points of second year mathematics units (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
Value $100
Description 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.
First Year Prize in Statistics
Value $150 book voucher
Description Awarded to the most outstanding student in first year statistical science units.
Second Year Prizes
Arthur Jones Essay Prize
Value $250
Description This prize is to be awarded annually to a student enrolled in at least one second year or third year mathematics unit, for a mathematical essay on a topic not covered in undergraduate units offered by the Department. The prize is in honour of Dr Arthur Jones, who inspired staff and students by his dedication to student learning.
Professor CJ Eliezer Prize in Mathematics
Value $200
Donor CJ Eliezer Prize Fund
Description Awarded to the top second year mathematics student enrolled in at least 45 credit points of second year mathematics units.
Second Year Prize in Statistics
Value $150 book voucher
Description Awarded to the most outstanding student in second year statistical science units.
Third Year Prizes
Arthur Jones Essay Prize
Value $250
Description This prize is to be awarded annually to a student enrolled in at least one second year or third year mathematics unit, for a mathematical essay on a topic not covered in undergraduate units offered by the Department. The prize is in honour of Dr Arthur Jones, who inspired staff and students by his dedication to student learning.
The National Bank of Australia Prize
Value $500
Donor National Bank of Australia
Description Awarded annually to the student in either at least 60 credit points of third year mathematics and statistics units in the double degree - Bachelor of Finance/Bachelor of Science, or enrolled in at least 60 credit points of third year mathematics units in the any other degree, who has achieved the highest combined mark in third year mathematics units.
Third Year Prize in Statistics
Value: $150 book voucher
Description: Awarded to the most outstanding student in third year statistical science units.
EJ Hannan Prize for 3rd Year Component of the Accredited Major in Statistics
Value $250
Description 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 EJ Hannan, an eminent Australian statistician.
Fourth Year Prizes
Professor CJ Eliezer Prize in Mathematics
Value $300
Donor C.J. Eliezer Prize Fund
Description Awarded to the top fourth year mathematics student in any degree.
Fourth Year Prize in Statistics
Value $150 book voucher
Description Awarded to the most outstanding student in fourth year statistical science units.