Undergraduate Scholarships, prizes and awards
- Deakin Academic Excellence Scholarships
- Deakin Access and Equity Scholarships
- Other Access and Equity Scholarships
- Deakin Indigenous Scholarships
- Deakin International Scholarships
- University-wide student prizes and awards
- Faculty Scholarships
- Faculty awards and prizes
- Faculty of Arts and Education
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
- Faculty of Science and Technology
Note: Scholarships, prizes and awards are subject to change from year to year.
Further scholarships information can be found at the University's Scholarships site
Deakin Academic Excellence Scholarships
Deakin University has a number of prestigious scholarships which are awarded based on past academic achievement. These generous scholarships pay all student contributions associated with your course and so over your program, depending on your choice of course, may be worth up to $32 000.
Deakin Academic Scholarships
Deakin will offer three scholarships per year to the top new VCE student enrolling full time in an undergraduate degree course as a Commonwealth supported student at Deakin. The scholarship will pay for all student contributions for the normal duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Deakin Honours Scholarships
Deakin will offer twelve scholarships to students enrolling full time: three per Faculty offering end-on Honours degrees at Deakin. The scholarship will pay all student contributions for one year, and selection will be based on academic results in your undergraduate degree. No separate scholarship application is required.
Deakin Bowater Trust Honours Scholarship
This scholarship has been established to encourage students to continue their studies following their undergraduate degree in the Bowater School of Management and Marketing. Deakin will offer one scholarship per year and will pay all student contributions for one year plus an allowance of $2800 for approved study expenses. Selection will be based on academic merit, measured by the weighted average mark (WAM) and the number of high distinctions in the undergraduate degree.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Gordon Council Scholarships
Awarded to a second year student of an undergraduate course, based on academic achievement in their first full year of undergraduate study. The scholarship will continue for two years subject to satisfactory academic achievement and is valued at $500 per annum.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Deakin Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Honours Scholarship in Environmental Science
This scholarship is available to a student undertaking an honours program in Environmental Sciences in a field of study that reflects the interests of the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory. The scholarship is valued at up to $8,000 for a one year duration and covers either the payment of student contributions or accommodation costs at the Deakin residences at the Warrnambool campus.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Deakin Access and Equity Scholarships
Deakin offers a comprehensive range of generous scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to support them in their studies at the University. The scholarships are available to students from recognised equity groups including those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds and to those who come from a rural or isolated area.
Deakin Access Scholarships
These scholarships are available to commencing students. Applicants must be: an Australian citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking an undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student.
For application details including selection criteria please see the Scholarships website
Deakin Accommodation Scholarships
These scholarships are available to commencing fulltime students who have moved from rural or regional locations to study on-campus at either the Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds, the Geelong Waterfront campus, or the Warrnambool campus. Payment is made directly to Residences for on campus accommodation. Applicants must be: an Australian citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking an undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student.
For application details including selection criteria please see the Scholarships website
Other Access and Equity Scholarships
Deakin Connor Rural and Regional Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Gary and Sheryl Connor for students from rural or regional Victoria, preferably from Colac or the Western District. The scholarship is valued at up to $6,500 per annum for the normal duration of the course and covers either student contributions or accommodation costs at Deakin residences at the Geelong campus Waurn Ponds, or Warrnambool campus.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Deakin GeelongPort Scholarship
This scholarship was established by GeelongPort for a commencing student from the Geelong area studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) at the Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds. The scholarship covers student contributions up to $7,500 per annum for the normal duration of the course. Selection is based on access and equity criteria once applicants meet the required eligibility criteria.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Deakin Margery Ramsay Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students from rural and regional areas of Victoria commencing undergraduate studies at Deakin's Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds or the Geelong Waterfront campus. This scholarship pays student contributions up to $7,000 per annum for a duration of three years. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Deakin Warrnambool City Council Local Government Award
This scholarship is offered by the City of Warrnambool and is valued at $2,500 per annum for the normal duration of the course. Eligibility is based on a commencing full-time undergraduate student enrolled at the Warrnambool campus living in Warrnambool or South-West Victoria. Selection is based on access and equity criteria. This scholarship cannot be deferred.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Moyne Shire Council Award
This scholarship is offered by the Moyne Shire Council and is valued at $1,500 per annum for one year only. Eligibility is based on a commencing full-time undergraduate student enrolled at the Warrnambool campus and living within the Moyne Shire or South-Western Victoria. Selection is based on access and equity criteria. This scholarship cannot be deferred.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Moyne Shire Council Local Government Award
This scholarship is offered by the Moyne Shire Council and is valued at $2,500 per annum for one year only. Eligibility is based on a commencing full-time undergraduate student enrolled at the Warrnambool campus. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Deakin Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Scholarship
This scholarship is available to women from rural and regional Victoria living in financially disadvantaged circumstances who wish to undertake an undergraduate degree full time at Deakin University. There are two available, which will pay student contributions up to the value of $7,000 per year for the normal length of the undergraduate course. These scholarships will support full-time students with low socio-economic status who live in remote rural areas.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Deakin Ken Nall and Cameron McNaughton Scholarship
This scholarship is available to commencing students from rural or regional Victoria studying at a Geelong or Warrnambool campus. The scholarship pays student contributions of up to $6,000 per annum for a 4 year degree or $8,000 per annum for a 3 year degree.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Deakin Alliance Catering Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate course, and must meet certain access and equity requirements. The scholarship will pay for student contribution costs up to $7,500 per annum for 3 years.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Deakin Whitehorse City Council Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to a student commencing the first year of an undergraduate degree program at Deakin University's Melbourne campus at Burwood and living in the City of Whitehorse. This scholarship pays cash or student contributions up to $4,500 per annum for one year.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships at Deakin University
Applicants must be a commencing full-time student at the Geelong or Warrnambool campus, and must meet certain access and equity requirements. This scholarship pays a cash payment of $5,000 per annum for three years.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
The Harold Carroll Memorial Scholarship
The Harold Carroll Memorial Scholarship was established by the late Harold Carroll to provide scholarships for students from the Western District of Victoria, to allow them to undertake studies at tertiary level. Applicants must be from the Western District of Victoria and have undertaken some part of their education at a school in the Western District. The scholarship is valued at $4000 per annum and one scholarship is offered each year for the normal duration of the course.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
The Archie and Hilda Graham Foundation Award
This award was established by the Archie and Hilda Graham Foundation to reduce study expenses of commencing students from the south-western region of Victoria, and is a $1,000 cash payment. To be eligible applicants must be a resident of the City of Warrnambool, the Moyne Shire Council or south-western Victoria. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
The Ern Hartley Foundation Award
This award was established by the Ern Hartley Foundation to reduce study expenses of continuing students from the south-western region of Victoria, and is a $1,000 cash payment. To be eligible the applicant must be a resident of the City of Warrnambool, the Moyne Shire Council or south-western Victoria. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.
For application details please see the Scholarships website
Deakin Indigenous Scholarships
The University offers partial remission of student contributions for Indigenous students enrolling to study through the Institute of Koorie Education as well as some special awards for students in particular disciplines.
Dr (Auntie) Mary Atkinson Scholarships
Applicants must be Indigenous students. The scholarships are offered to the top Indigenous student admitted to an undergraduate nursing course and an undergraduate education course each year, and will pay all student contributions for the normal duration of the course, subject to satisfactory performance. No separate scholarship application is required.
Deakin Indigenous Bursaries
Applicants must be Indigenous students and enrolled to study at the Institute of Koorie Education. The value is the difference between the basic student contribution charge and the amount charged for the student's enrolled units (the HECS surcharge). The bursary will apply to the first 8 credit points of study on commencement, and will be available to all students satisfying the eligibility and selection criteria. No separate scholarship application is required.
Deakin International Scholarships
Deakin Education Abroad Travel Grants
Deakin University offers travel grants to students taking part in a formal international exchange program with an exchange partner university.
Applications are invited from both Australian residents and international students. The Education Abroad travel grants are awarded on the basis of the eligibility criteria for the Education Abroad program.
Enquiries should be directed to Education Abroad, Deakin International or email intlink@deakin.edu.au
Deakin University International Bursaries
Applicants must be international students commencing a course at either of the Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds, the Geelong Waterfront campus or Warrnambool campus. Selection will be based on previous academic results.
Enquiries and applications should be directed to Deakin International
University-wide student prizes and awards
The Vice-Chancellor acknowledges students for their outstanding academic performance and contribution to the University and community by the awarding of the following student prizes and awards:
- Undergraduate - Deakin Vice-Chancellor's Prize
- Undergraduate - Austin and Valerie Asche Essay Prize in Contemporary Australian Society and Culture
- Undergraduate - Alfred Deakin Medals
- Postgraduate - The Isi Leibler Prize
Visit the Student awards and prizes website for further information in regard to these prizes and awards, including the nomination/selection process.
Faculty Scholarships
Faculty of Business and Law
Dean's Scholars Program
A small number of scholarships are offered to students with the highest ENTER scores admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce at the Melbourne campus at Burwood through the Dean's Scholars Program. The scholarships are valued at $2,800 each per year over three years (subject to satisfactory academic progress). Dean's Scholars are also supported by an academic mentor. Applications are made through separate VTAC entry to the Program. This scholarship may be offered for a further honours year.
Dean's Scholarships in Commerce
A small number of scholarships will be awarded to the students eligible for a Commonwealth supported Place with the highest ENTER scores admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce at the Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds and the Warrnambool campus. The scholarships are valued at $2,800 each year over three years (subject to satisfactory academic progress) and provide support of an academic mentor. This scholarship may be offered for a further honours year.
Alfred Deakin Scholarships in Law
A small number of scholarships will be awarded to students with the highest ENTER scores who accept a first-round offer into the Bachelor of Laws as a single degree or combined with other degrees at the Melbourne campus at Burwood, the Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campus. Up to seven Alfred Deakin scholarships will be offered to commencing students eligible for a Commonwealth supported Place in Law or a combined Law course. Selection will be made on the student's ENTER. The scholarship pays a cash payment of up to $2,000 per annum and academic mentor support, subject to academic performance.
Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
School of Medicine
The Geoff and Helen Handbury Accommodation Scholarships at Deakin Medical School
These scholarships will be awarded to commencing students of the Deakin Medical program to assist them with accommodation costs. Selection is based on access and equity criteria and commitment to rural or regional medical practice in the state of Victoria.
For application details please see the scholarships website
Deakin Accommodation (Medicine) Scholarships
Deakin will offer three scholarships to commencing students of the Deakin Medical program to assist them with accommodation costs in University residences at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds for the normal duration of the course. Selection is based on academic merit once financial or other disadvantage has been established, and the applicant is required to move away from home.
For application details please see the scholarships website
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Deakin Four Points by Sheraton Geelong Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the student with the highest ENTER score commencing the Bachelor of Nursing at the Geelong Waterfront Campus. The scholarship covers payment of student contributions up to the value of $7,500 per annum for a duration of three years.
For application details please see the scholarships website
Faculty of Science and Technology
Dean's Scholarships Program
The Faculty of Science and Technology will offer up to five Scholarships of $5000 per annum. The scholarships will be offered to high achieving commencing students from Year 12. Applicants must first apply for the program through VTAC and then also make a direct application to the Faculty.
IGNITED
Awarded to first year female students with the highest ENTER scores above 80 in Bachelor of Information Technology degrees (Multimedia Technology, Games Design and Development, IT Security, Computer Science and Software Development) and Bachelor of Engineering degrees (streams in Mechatronics and Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Civil Engineering). The IGNITED scholarships are each valued at $10,000 in total over the duration of the course. Recipients will also be assigned an academic mentor.
Deakin Bennett Honours Scholarship
This scholarship is available to students undertaking projects in the field of study of fibres or textiles at Deakin's Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation. The value is $7,000 for one year, paid towards student contributions or as a cash payment. To be eligible you must be enrolled in an honours degree of the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering. Selection is based on the academic results in your undergraduate degree.
Pham Family Honours Scholarship (Added 12 Oct 2009)
To be awarded to a student enrolling in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) degree at the Burwood campus. The recipient will have previously obtained a Bachelor of Information Technology degree, and achieved a high academic standing in their University studies to date. The scholarship is valued at up to $6,000 to be paid towards student contribution fees (HECS-HELP).
Barwon Water Civil Engineering Scholarship
To be awarded to a year 12 student entering the Bachelor of Engineering and majoring in the Civil Engineering stream. The scholarship is worth $5000 per annum ($20,000 in total over the duration of the course) provided that the student is enrolled full-time in a majority on-campus units and maintains a high level of academic achievement each semester. The successful applicant must also be available to complete work experience at Barwon Water during the session breaks.
Coomes Consulting Civil Engineering Scholarship
To be awarded to a year 12 student from the Albury/Wodonga and Shepparton region or Barwon region entering the Bachelor of Engineering and majoring in the Civil Engineering stream. The scholarship is worth $5000 per annum ($20,000 in total over the duration of the course) provided that the student is enrolled full-time in a majority on-campus units and maintains a high level of academic achievement each semester. The successful applicant must also be available to complete work experience at Coomes Consulting during the session breaks.
Faculty awards and prizes
Note: Prizes and Awards are subject to change from year to year.
Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) Travel Grant
The Faculty of Arts and Education offers a limited number of travel grants to assist students enrolled in A326 Bachelor of Arts (International Studies), D323 Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) and D338 Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)/Bachelor of Commerce, seeking an international study experience. The grants are awarded to support:
- In-Country Language Studies (Arabic, Chinese and Indonesian)
- International Internships
- Exchange/Study Abroad
Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry Travel Grant
Up to five grants are awarded to assist students undertaking the Arabic In-Country Language Program.
In-Country Language Program Travel Grants
Travel grants are offered to assist with travel costs towards an In-Country Language Program. The grants are open to students completing a major sequence in:
- Arabic Language Studies (two grants)
- Chinese Language Studies (one grant)
- Indonesian Language Studies (one grant)
Dr. Malcolm Crick Memorial Prize
A prize of $200 is awarded to the highest achieving second-year Anthropology student, who is continuing on to level three.
Rabbi Dr Israel Porush Prize
A prize of $250 for the best overall academic record by a new graduate in a social sciences discipline.
Renee Erdos Memorial Prize
A prize of $1000 for the best honours student in the Faculty of Arts and Education, more than half of whose honours program has been undertaken in the off-campus mode. The nomination will be based on the student's work in the honours year only.
Robert McDonald Prize
A prize of $100 for an outstanding graduating student of Journalism or International Relations.
Cavalier Art and Design Prize
A voucher to the value of $200 for sustained high achievement in Painting.
Darrian Office Products Prize
A voucher to the value of $200 for the best folio of work in Painting.
National Gallery of Victoria Trustees Award
A prize of $750 for sustained high achievement in Graphic Art and outstanding studentship.
National Gallery of Victoria Trustees Award
A prize of $750 for sustained high achievement in Fine Art and outstanding studentship.
Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA)
Two prizes of one year's membership to the ALEA awarded for graduating with a primary education degree and having achieved the highest aggregate marks in literacy education subjects (Melbourne campus at Burwood, and either Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds or Warrnambool campus).
Australian Society for Music Education (ASME)
A prize of one year's membership to ASME and a selection of ASME publications for graduating with a secondary education degree and having achieved the highest performance in Music Method Studies.
Gillian Barnsley/Victorian Association for Teachers of English Award (VATE)
One prize awarded for graduating with a secondary education degree and having achieved the highest all-round performance in English education subjects and in English teaching practicum.
Mathematical Association of Victoria Prizes (MAV)
Three prizes of a year's membership of MAV and a selection of MAV publications awarded to the most outstanding students in mathematics and mathematics education: two for graduating with a primary education degree and having achieved the highest marks in mathematics education subjects (Melbourne campus at Burwood, and either Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds or Warrnambool campus); and one for graduating with an education degree qualifying to teach secondary mathematics with the highest aggregate marks in mathematics and mathematics education subjects (any campus).
Primary English Teaching Association (PETA)
Two prizes of one year's membership to PETA awarded for graduating with a graduate-entry primary education degree and having achieved the highest aggregate marks in literacy education subjects (Melbourne campus at Burwood, Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campus).
Technology Education Association of Victoria (TEAV)
Two prizes of a year's membership of TEAV and a selection of TEAV publications awarded to the most outstanding students in technology education in an undergraduate education course, having completed the unit EST400 Primary Technology Education: Creativity and Design (Melbourne campus at Burwood, Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campus) with distinction and within the unit focused on either the integration of all three strands of technology or on either systems or materials strands.
For further information regarding Faculty of Arts and Education Awards or Prizes email jo.collins@deakin.edu.au
Faculty of Business and Law
Dean's Merit List
For outstanding academic performance throughout the course in any bachelor degree offered by the Faculty of Business and Law.
Geoff Neilson Prize
A prize of $1000 for the highest achieving Bachelor of Commerce student undertaking third year of study at the Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds.
Shipwreck Coast Tourism Prize
A prize of $300 and a framed certificate for the most outstanding graduating student in Bachelor of Management/Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management.
School of Accounting, Economics and Finance
All campuses
Cengage Learning Prize
A prize of $200.00 book voucher for the best student in MAE101 Economic Principles
A prize of $200.00 book voucher for the best student in MAE102 The Global Economy
Melbourne campus at Burwood
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Prize
A prize of $200 for the best student MAA350 Ethics and Financial Services.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Prize
A prize of $300 and one-year subscription to CIMA Journal for the best student MAA262 Management Accounting.
CPA Australia Prizes
A prize of $100 and framed Certificate of Excellence for the best student in first year accounting and finance.
A prize of $200 and framed Certificate of Excellence for the best student in second year accounting.
A prize of $300, framed Certificate of Excellence and one free CPA Program segment for the best graduating student in accounting.
Deakin Commerce Society Prize
A prize of $300 for the best student in MAF208 Financial Institutions Management.
Economic Society of Australia - Victorian BranchPrize
A prize of $200 plus one year's membership of the Society for the best economics graduate.
Financial Planning Association Prizes
A prize of $100 for the best student MAF255 Financial Planning.
A prize of $100 for the best student MAF312 Advanced Financial Planning.
A prize of $250 for the best student in the Financial Planning major sequence.
FINSIA-Financial Services Institute of Australasia Prize
A prize of $250 voucher for the best graduating student in Finance.
John Scouller Prize
A prize of $110 for the Outstanding performance in accounting and finance with emphasis on individual or independent work.
KPMG Prize
A prize of $250 for the best student MAA363 Corporate Accounting.
LexisNexis Prizes
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student in MAA310 Accounting and Society.
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student in MAF203 Business Finance.
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student MAF302 Corporate Finance.
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student in MAF303 Treasury Management.
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student in MAF307 Equities and Investment Analysis.
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student in MAF308 Applied Investment Analysis.
McGraw Hill Education Australia Pty Ltd Prize
A prize of $250 book voucher for the best student in MAF202 Money and Capital Markets.
Pearson Australia Prizes
A prize of $100 book voucher for best student in MAE302 Macroeconomics of Open Economics
A prize of $100 book voucher for best student in MAE303 International Economics
Productivity Commission Prize
A prize of $100 for the outstanding Honours Student in Economics.
Reckon Australia Prize
A prize of $200 plus a copy of Quicken Personal Plus for the best student MAA261 Financial Accounting.
Target Australia Pty Ltd Prize
A prize of $100 for the best student MAE305 Business and Financial Forecasting.
A prize of $100 for the best student MAF384 Financial Modelling.
WHK Horwath Prize
A prize of $100 for the best student MAF311 Superannuation Planning.
Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds
Adroit Insurance Group Prize
A prize of $150 for the best project (1st Prize) MAE305 Business and Financial Forecasting.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Prize
A prize of $100 for the best project (2nd Prize) MAE305 Business and Financial Forecasting.
CPA Australia Prizes
A prize of $100 and framed Certificate of Excellence for the best student in first year accounting and finance.
A prize of $200 and framed Certificate of Excellence for the best student in second year accounting.
A prize of $300, framed Certificate of Excellence and one free CPA Program segment for the best graduating student in accounting.
Davidsons Prize
A prize of $250 for the best student MAA262 Management Accounting.
A prize of $250 for the best student MAA363 Corporate Accounting.
Deakin Commerce Students' Society Prize
A prize of $250 for the best first year Commerce Student.
Financial Planning Association Prize
A prize of $100 for the best student MAF255 Financial Planning.
Financial Planning Association (Geelong Chapter) Prize
A prize of $500 for the best statement of advice in MAF312 Advanced Financial Planning
GMHBA Limited Prize
A prize of $100 book for the best student MAF307 Equities and Investment Analysis.
Kathleen Lewis Prize
A prize of $150 for the best female graduating student in an accounting/finance major sequence.
Kelly and Associates Prize
A prize of $100 for the best student MAF302 Corporate Finance.
LBW Chartered Accountants Prizes
A prize of $200 for the best student in MAF312 Advanced Financial Planning.
A prize of $200 for the best student in MLC305 Business Tax Law.
LexisNexis Prizes
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student MAF202 Money and Capital Markets.
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student MAF203 Business Finance.
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student MAF303 Treasury Management.
PB Financial Solutions Prize
A prize of $200 for the best graduating student in Bachelor of Commerce with best academic performance in Financial Planning
Peg and Peter Sullivan Prize
A prize of $200 for the best student MAA103 Accounting for Decision Making.
Robert W Gibson Prize
A prize of $180 for the best student MAA310 Accounting and Society.
The Geelong Chamber of Commerce Prize
A prize of $100 for the best class performance in MAE305 Business and Financial Forecasting.
Victorian Regional Channels Authority Prize
A prize of $200 for the best student MAF384 Financial Modelling.
WHK Horwath Prize
A prize of $250 for the best student MAA303 Auditing.
A prize of $250 for the best student MAF311 Superannuation Planning.
Warrnambool campus
Coffey Hunt Chartered Accountants Prize
A prize of $250 for the best student MAF101 Fundamentals of Finance.
CPA Australia (Western District Branch) Prize
A prize of $100 for the best student MAF307 Equities and Investment Analysis.
CPA Australia
A prize of $100 and a certificate for the best first year student in accounting and finance.
A prize of $200 and a certificate for the best second year student in accounting.
A prize of $300 and a certificate for the best graduating student in accounting.
LexisNexis Prizes
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student MAA262 Management Accounting.
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student MAA363 Corporate Accounting.
A prize of six month online subscription to Butterworths, Concise Australian Legal Dictionary for the best student MAF203 Business Finance.
McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd Prize
A prize of $250 book voucher for the best student MAF302 Corporate Finance.
Pola and Co. Chartered Accountants Prize
A prize of $100 for the best student MAA310 Accounting and Society.
Sawyer Hill and Brooks Prize
A prize of $200 for the best off campus student MAA303 Auditing.
Sinclair and Wilson Prize
A prize of $200 and framed certificate for the best student MAA261 Financial Accounting
WHK Prize
A prize of $250 for the best first year student in MAA103 Accounting for Decision Making.
School of Information Systems
School of Information Systems Prizes
The Head of School Prize and a certificate for the most outstanding Information Systems honours student.
Australian Computer Society Prize
12 months' ACS membership, and a certificate for the best performing student in the final year of the Bachelor of Business Information Systems and Bachelor of Commerce (in a major offered by the School of Information Systems).
Geelong Business Internship Prize
A prize of $250 for the most outstanding student completing an internship with an organisation based in the greater Geelong region.
Warrnambool Business Internship Prize
A prize of $250 for the most outstanding student completing an internship with an organisation based in the greater Warrnambool region.
Cengage Learning Prize
A prize and a certificate for the best student in MSC244 Business on the Internet.
DeakinPrime Prize
A prize of $500 for the best students in MMI301 Business Internship 1 or MMI302 Business Internship 2.
GS1 Australia Prize
A prize and a certificate for the best student in MSC245 eSystems for Business.
Pearson Education Australia Prizes
A prize and a certificate for the best student in MSC120 Business Information Systems at Melbourne campus at Burwood, Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds, Warrnambool campus and off campus.
A prize and a certificate for the best student in MSQ171 Business Data Analysis at Melbourne campus at Burwood, Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds, Warrnambool campus and off campus.
Rodney Fountain Memorial Prize
A shared prize and certificates for the most outstanding group project in MSC303 Information Systems Project.
School of Law
Supreme Court Prize
Awarded to the best student completing the Bachelor of Laws.
Law Firm Prizes
Arnold Bloch Liebler Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL406 Taxation
Australian Institute of Administrative Law Prize (AIAL)
Awarded to the student who submits the best essay in MLL324 Administrative Law.
BJT Legal Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL110 Law, Society and Civil Rights.
Blake Dawson Waldron Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL111 Contract.
Clayton Utz Prizes
Awarded to the best student in:
- MLL213 Torts
- MLL327 Property.
Coulter Roache Prizes
Awarded to the best student in:
- MLL221 Business Organisations
- MLL342 Workplace Law.
Davies Collison Cave Solicitors Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL410 Intellectual Property.
DLA Philips Fox Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL334 Evidence.
Geelong Law Association Prize
A prize for the best student in MLL323 Constitutional Law.
Harwood Andrews Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL215 Commercial Law.
Herbert Geer and Rundle Prizes
Awarded to the best student in:
- MLL217 Misleading Conduct and Economic Torts
- MLL409 Competition Law and Policy
Kennedy Wisewould Lawyers Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL408 Family Law.
Thomson Legal and Regulatory Prizes
Awarded to the best student in:
- MLL391 Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- MLL214 Criminal Law
- MLL218 Criminal Procedure
- MLL325 Land Law
- MLL335 Legal Practice and Ethics
- MLL377 International Law
M & R Lawyers Prize
Awarded to the best student in Health and Biotechnology Law.
Transport Accident Commission Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL324 Administrative Law.
The Alan Missen Foundation Prize
Awarded to student with the best essay in MLL110 Law, Society and Civil Rights.
Victorian Society for Computers and the Law Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL370 Law and the Internet.
School of Management and Marketing
The Bowater Trust Medal
The Bowater Trust Medal is awarded each year to the Bachelor of Commerce of Bachelor of Management graduate who has completed a major sequence offered by the School of Management and Marketing and is deemed to be most deserving of the title "Bowater Trust Graduate of the Year".
Bowater Trust Honours Prize
The Bowater Trust Honours prize is awarded each year to the student gaining the best mark, based on the year overall, who is enrolled in an end-on honours degree in Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Sport Management or Information Systems at Deakin University.
Business Communication Prize
Prizes for the students with the highest mark in MMH299 Business Communication at the Melbourne campus at Burwood; the Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds; and the Warrnambool campus and off campus.
Human Resource Management
A prize for outstanding achievement in the Human Resource Management major sequence by a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Management graduand.
The National Tertiary Education Union Deakin Branch Prize
A prize of $500 awarded to the student with the best essay on the nature and role of trade unions in MMH349 Industrial Relations.
Management
A prize for outstanding achievement in the Management major sequence by a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Management graduand.
Marketing
A prize for outstanding achievement in the Marketing major sequence by a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Management graduand.
Sport Management
Australian Football League Prize
A prize for the top graduand in the Bachelor of Commerce, Sport Management major sequence, recognising outstanding achievement throughout the course.
Australian Football League Prize
A prize for the best strategic marketing plan in MMS308 Sport Marketing.
Melbourne Cricket Club Prize
A prize for the best student in MLC310 Sport and the Law.
Netball Victoria Prize
A prize for the most outstanding student in MMS308 Sport Marketing.
Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
Faculty-wide-Awards
Australian Unity (Faculty-wide) Award
A prize of $500 for the student in the Faculty who submits the best fourth year research project relevant to the topic of 'human wellbeing'.
Heart Foundation (Faculty-wide) Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Health Advancement
A prize of $250 for the top student in the Faculty completing a fourth year research project in the area of cardiovascular health.
Parks Victoria (Faculty-wide) Award
A prize of $100 together with a book awarded for the best fourth year honours project in the Faculty relating to health and nature or the environment.
Faculty-wide awards will be decided by the Faculty Academic Progress and Discipline Committee following recommendations from individual schools.
School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Head of School Prize
A prize of $250 for an outstanding student in first year.
A prize of $250 for an outstanding student in second year.
A prize of $250 for an outstanding student in third year.
Agilent Technologies Award
A $50 book voucher awarded to the most outstanding student from the Melbourne campus at Burwood in HSN203 Food Composition enrolled in an award course.
Bounce Health Prize
A prize of $250 awarded to the most outstanding student in HSE102 Functional Human Anatomy enrolled in an award course from the Melbourne campus at Burwood.
Cadbury-Schweppes Prize
A prize of $250 and a certificate awarded to the most outstanding third year undergraduate student from the Melbourne campus at Burwood in HSN303 Functional Foods in the Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition course.
Cricket Victoria Hookes Scholes Coaching Award Prize
A certificate and $500 to the student with the best academic performance in the six coaching units across the three years of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science majoring in Sport Coaching graduating mid or end of year 2010 and enrolled in an award course. The award is based on the grades obtained in these units and determined by the course coordinator in consultation with the School Academic Progress Committee.
Freedom Foods Prize
A $50 book voucher awarded to the most outstanding student from the Melbourne campus at Burwood in HSN303 Functional Foods enrolled in an award course.
Immuron Limited Prize
A $50 book voucher awarded to the most outstanding student from the Melbourne campus at Burwoo in HSN304 Food Biotechnology enrolled in an award course.
Nu-Mega Ingredients Prize
A $100 book voucher awarded to the most outstanding student from the Melbourne campus at Burwood in HSN206 Food Analysis and Quality Assurance enrolled in an award course.
Pearson Education Award for Academic Distinction in Anatomy and Physiology
A prize of a $150 voucher for a Pearson Education textbook to add to the student's professional library and a certificate, awarded to students enrolled in HBS109 Human Structure and Function enrolled in an award course who have the highest mark for the unit on each campus (excludes the student awarded the Pearson Education Award for Academic Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology).
Pearson Education Award for Academic Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology
A prize of a $600 voucher for Pearson Education textbooks to add to the student's professional library and a certificate, awarded to a student enrolled in HBS109 Human Structure and Function enrolled in an award course for the highest mark for the entire unit across all campuses.
Professor's Prize in Dietetics
A prize of $250 for the most outstanding graduating student from the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics or Master of Dietetics based on a combination of high level academic achievement and professional practice in the applications of dietetics.
Sports Medicine Australia Award
A prize comprising a one-year student membership of SMA and a certificate, awarded to the most outstanding first year undergraduate student who has the highest Weighted Average Mark (WAM) after completing a minimum of six credit points in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
School of Health and Social Development
Head of School Prize
A prize of $250 for an outstanding student in first year.
A prize of $250 for an outstanding student in second year.
A prize of $250 for an outstanding student in third year.
Accredited Occupational Therapist (Acc OT) Prize
A prize of a two-year membership to the AccOT program and a certificate awarded to fourth year graduating student in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. In recognition of excellence in professional development in Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills.
A J Pollock Awards
A prize of $250 for an outstanding student in the first year of Family, Society and Health.
A prize of $250 for an outstanding student in the second year of Family, Society and Health.
A bursary of $500 for an outstanding incoming honours student undertaking a project relating to Family, Society and Health.
Colleagues Award
A prize of $500 awarded by the Jack Brockoff Foundation to provide an opportunity for a promising student who has a disability undertaking an undergraduate degree within the School of Health and Social Development to develop his/her potential for leadership.
CRS AUSTRALIA Award for Excellence
A prize of a $250 book voucher to the most outstanding fourth year graduating student in the Bachelor of Social Work who has achieved outstanding academic results and outstanding fieldwork reports.
CRS AUSTRALIA Fieldwork Award
A certificate and a guarantee of a fourth year trimester 1 placement with CRS Australia (as close as practical to the location of the student's choice), awarded to a third year Bachelor of Occupational Therapy student, based on the student's application and determined by the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course team, for demonstrated academic performance and interest in rehabilitation.
CRS AUSTRALIA OT Prize
A prize of a $250 book voucher to the most outstanding fourth year graduating student in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy for academic and field excellence.
George Dyer Prize
A prize of $400 for the most outstanding undergraduate student in Disability Studies.
Home Economics Institute of Australia, Victoria Award
A prize of a student membership to the Home Economics Institute of Australia association, awarded for the most outstanding student in the second year enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in Family, Society and Health.
JC Paul Duerdoth Memorial Award
A prize of $300 to acknowledge the efforts and diligence of an undergraduate student in Disability Studies.
MacKillop Family Services Award for Excellence in Social Work Theory and Practice
A prize of $300 awarded to the most outstanding Bachelor of Social Work student who has completed the first and second year social work theory and practice requirements.
MacKillop Family Services Award for Excellence in Social Policy
A prize of $200 awarded to the most outstanding Bachelor of Social Work student in the unit HSW316 Critical Social Policy.
Parks Victoria Award
A prize of $100 together with a book awarded to a student graduating in the Bachelor of Health Sciences with a major in either Family, Society and Health or Health Promotion, who has achieved outstanding results in the third year unit HSH306 People, Health and Place.
Research and Graduate Studies Prize
A prize of $500 for the best honours project.
The OT AUSTRALIA Victoria Award for Clinical Excellence
A prize of $100 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the fourth year graduating student in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy who has demonstrated excellence in a fourth year clinical education placement.
Yungaburra Foundation Awards
A prize of $500 for a student making a significant contribution to an agency serving people who have disabilities, or to a person or group of persons who have disabilities, while on practicum placement as part of Disability Studies.
A prize of $500 for an honours or postgraduate student with leadership potential in the disability field.
School of Medicine
Coltman Equipment Award
Awarded to a Commonwealth Supported student who is financially disadvantaged and enrolled in the Deakin Medical School with the highest entry score for equipment required for the study of medicine (including purchase of laptop computers) - up to three awards of up to $1500 each.
Dr Gilbert M. Davis Award
Awarded to a Commonwealth Supported student who is enrolled in the Deakin Medical School able to demonstrate financial hardship, to assist with their accommodation expenses - $1000.
George Golding Memorial Award
Awarded in memory of Dr. George Golding, founder and CEO of the General Practitioner's Association of Geelong, in recognition of academic excellence, to assist a student offset the cost of his/her medical education - $5000.
Williamson Family Award
Awarded annually to a student who has successfully completed the first year of the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery and attained the highest aggregate mark - $2000.
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Australian Nursing Federation Award
A prize of $500 awarded to a graduating student for excellence in the Bachelor of Nursing and decided annually by the School Academic Progress Subcommittee.
Barwon Health Acute Care Clinical Award (Margaret Parkes)
A book prize awarded to a first year student from the Geelong Waterfront campus who has performed outstandingly on clinical placement.
Barwon Health Award of Excellence (Marjory Taylor)
A book prize awarded to a student from the Geelong Waterfront campus for best all-round academic performance in the academic year.
Barwon Health Community Care Clinical Award (Joy Buckland)
A book prize awarded to a third year student from the Geelong Waterfront campus who has performed outstandingly on clinical placement.
Barwon Health Mental Health Services Award
A book prize awarded by Barwon Health Community and Mental Health to a student from the Geelong Waterfront campus who demonstrates outstanding clinical skills within a mental health service and/or who submits a written paper which clearly shows a high level of interest and understanding regarding mental health nursing.
Barwon Health Rehabilitation and Aged Care Award (Mary Barry)
A book prize awarded to a second year student from the Geelong Waterfront campus who has performed outstandingly on clinical placement.
Box Hill Hospital McNair Medal
A medal awarded by Box Hill Hospital to a graduating student of the Bachelor of Nursing and combined degrees from the Melbourne campus at Burwood for consistent outstanding achievement.
Colac Area Health Community Health Nursing Award
A prize of $200 presented to the student from the Warrnambool campus who demonstrates the most outstanding achievement in HNN217 Nursing Practice in the Community.
Heidelberg Uniforms Award
A prize of a clinical dress wardrobe to the value of $160 awarded to a first year student exhibiting motivation, commitment to the course and outstanding overall achievement in the Bachelor of Nursing and combined degrees from each campus.
IDP Education Prize
A prize of $100 and a certificate awarded to the best final year, international graduate from the Bachelor of Nursing for the highest academic and clinical performance.
Lyndoch Warrnambool Inc Nursing Award
A prize of a $100 book voucher awarded to the student from the Warrnambool campus who demonstrates the most outstanding overall achievements in HNN318 Transitions in Ageing.
The award is based on clinical placement performance, class presentation and understanding of contemporary aged care issues.
Marjory Walkowski Award
A prize of $1000 and a certificate to a student in the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) based on nomination by academic staff and determined by the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) course team, for demonstration of excellence in Clinical Nursing research.
Pathways Rehabilitation and Support Services Award
A prize of $200 awarded to a second year student from the Geelong Waterfront campus based on nomination by academic staff for outstanding performance in psychiatric nursing.
Personal Achievement Award
A $100 book voucher donated by the Geelong Hospital Nurses League awarded to a first year student from the Geelong Waterfront campus, based on nomination by academic staff and determined by the Bachelor of Nursing course team for demonstration of commitment to the nursing program.
Royal College of Nursing Australia High Achiever Award
A prize of one year's membership to RCNA presented to a graduating Bachelor of Nursing student from each campus for outstanding performance and commitment to the nursing profession during the course of study in nursing.
South East South Australia Director of Nursing Group Clinical Excellence Award
A prize of $250 and a certificate presented to a Bachelor of Nursing graduate from the Warrnambool campus for clinical excellence in HNN325 Care of the Hospitalised Patient with Complex Needs.
South East South Australia Director of Nursing Group Encouragement Award
A prize of $250 and a certificate presented to a second year Bachelor of Nursing student from the Warrnambool campus who has achieved academic and clinical excellence in the area of acute care.
South West Health Care (Warrnambool) Nursing Award
A prize of $200 presented to a second-level student from the Warrnambool campus for outstanding clinical excellence in level 2 of the program.
St John of God Hospital Warrnambool - Nursing Award
A prize of a stethoscope awarded to a graduating student from the Warrnambool campus for outstanding clinical excellence throughout the Bachelor of Nursing program.
St John of God Health Care Nursing Award (Warrnambool)
A prize of $250 awarded to the most outstanding second year undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Nursing course (Warrnambool campus) who has shown overall outstanding academic achievement, clinical excellence and commitment to the nursing profession.
A prize of $250 awarded to a second year student from the Geelong Waterfront campus, based on nomination by academic staff and determined by the Bachelor of Nursing course team, for high academic performance in the second year of study.
UniTexts Bookshop Award
A prize of a $200 book voucher awarded to the most improved graduating student throughout the Bachelor of Nursing program from each campus.
The Werribee Mercy Psychiatric Award
A prize of a $150 book voucher awarded to a graduating student from the Geelong Waterfront campus who has shown outstanding ability in the field of psychiatric nursing.
VG Balmer Memorial Award
A prize of a $50 book voucher granted to the most outstanding graduating student within the Bachelor of Nursing program from the Warrnambool campus. The criteria for this award is overall academic achievement based on total score for all units undertaken in the Bachelor of Nursing program.
Western District Health Service Nursing Award
A prize of $250 awarded to a graduating student of the Bachelor of Nursing program from the Warrnambool campus for the most outstanding clinical performance in level 3 of the course.
School of Psychology
Head of School Prize
A prize of $250 and a certificate awarded to the most outstanding 1st year undergraduate student enrolled in either the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) or the Bachelor of Psychology for the highest average mark over the first year of the course.
A prize of $250 and a certificate awarded to the most outstanding 2nd year undergraduate student enrolled in either the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) or the Bachelor of Psychology for the highest average mark over the second year of the course.
A prize of $250 and a certificate awarded to the most outstanding 3rd year undergraduate student enrolled in either the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) or the Bachelor of Psychology for the highest average mark over the third year of the course.
A prize of $250 and a certificate awarded to the top student completing an undergraduate degree in either the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) or the Bachelor of Psychology for the highest average mark over the entire course.
The Australian Psychological Society Prize
A prize of $300 for the most outstanding fourth year student.
Australian Unity
A prize of $200 will be awarded to the best final year graduate from the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) for the highest average grade over the entire course.
John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd Prize
A book voucher in the amount of $250 and a certificate will be awarded to the two most outstanding students in unit HPS111 - Introduction of Psychology A enrolled in an award course.
John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd Prize
A book voucher in the amount of $250 and a certificate will be awarded to the two most outstanding students in unit HPS121 - Introduction of Psychology B enrolled in an award course.
Pearson Australia Prize
A book voucher in the amount of $250 and a certificate will be awarded to the most outstanding student in unit HBS110 - Health Behaviour enrolled in an award course.
Pearson Australia Prize
A book voucher in the amount of $250 and a certificate will be awarded to the most outstanding student in unit HPS202 - Child and Adolescent Development enrolled in an award course.
Pearson Australia Prize
A book voucher in the amount of $250 and a certificate will be awarded to the most outstanding student in unit HPS204 - Introduction to Social Psychology enrolled in an award course.
Faculty of Science and Technology
David Stokes Award
The David Stokes Award is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement for a qualifying undergraduate student with the highest weighted average mark.
The Bennett Summer Placement
For a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering or related combined degree who has completed the 2nd or 3rd year of their degree and who is an Australian citizen. Recipient will be awarded a 3 month Summer Placement within the Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation valued at $3,000 paid in cash.
School of Architecture and Building
AIB (Victoria) Chapter
Awarded annually to the best student completing the Construction Management degree.
ARBV Professional Practice
Outstanding student in the area of Professional Practice, Architecture program.
Arthur Collins Award
$200 prize named in honour of Arthur Collins. Awarded for the best student project submitted by a fourth year Architecture student.
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOBA) Undergraduate Award
Awarded to an excellent undergraduate student enrolled in the Construction Management degree.
CIOBA Excellent Building Research Postgraduate Award
Awarded to an excellent postgraduate student enrolled in the Construction Management degree.
Donald Cant Prize
$250 prize awarded to the best student completing the quantity surveying subjects in the Construction Management degree. The prize is named in honour of Donald Cant.
Ian Fulton-Rotary Awards
Named in memory of Ian Fulton and is awarded annually by the Geelong Rotary Club. The 2 x $500 awards are given to the top two Construction Management students entering the honours stream with the highest weighted average marks based on level 3 units completed to date.
Nick Beattie Prize
The prize is principally offered to fourth year architecture students, and the scholarship includes the offer of a practical placement for student work experience for a minimum period of three months, and financial assistance towards travel, personal allowance and accommodation.
Peddle Thorp Award
$5000 award given as encouragement and in recognition of excellence in the final year design unit in the Architecture degree.
Peddle Thorp Prize
A $1000 prize awarded to a first year student who completed Year 12 in the previous year on the basis of academic merit in Year 12 as indicated by the ENTER score. (Recipient of Dean's Scholars Program will not be eligible.)
RAIA McGlashan Everist Graduate Prize
Awarded to a graduating student in Architecture. The prize recognises the successful balance between design excellence and construction and practice excellence. Short listed candidates will be invited to attend interview. The prize awarded to an individual consists of a $2500 cheque, certificate presented by the RAIA Chapter President, offer of 1 year's employment with McGlashan Everist P/L, RAIA membership fees paid for 2 years, RAIA 'Practice of Architecture' course fees paid upon enrolment, AACA registration examination fees paid upon application and Board of Architects first year of registration enrolment fees paid upon application.
Richard Gibson Award
$200 award named in honour of Richard Gibson. Awarded to a third year Architecture student for the best design project.
RICS Prize
Awarded annually (2 x $300 prizes) to the best student completing the Construction Management (honours) and Facilities Management (honours) degrees.
Schiavello Prize
$1000 prize is awarded to a student enrolled in the Construction Management degree for initiative in construction management.
Spowers Scholarship
Awarded to the most outstanding fourth year Architecture or combined degree student. Student to receive $5000 plus student rates to work in the office during trimester break at the end of the year.
Studio 101 Architects Award
$500 award for the most outstanding second year design student from SRD264 studio. Prize also includes 2 weeks paid work experience.
The Cavalier Prize
$250 prize awarded to the best student in first year design.
Third Ecology Prize
A prize of $500.00 and an opportunity for a part-time placement with Third Ecology (if there is work to support employing the student) for a student who has received top marks in the area of ecologically sustainable design learning.
Victoria Digital Solutions Prize
For each year level a cash award of $400 or digital printing / output to the value of $400, 5 x $400 totalling $2,000 or printing to the value of this amount. Each level to have a range of submissions presented in an A1 format. The winner's work is to be a non discipline based selection which is graphically rich of digital medium use, visually engaging and informative.
School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Byron Williams Award
Named in memory of Byron Williams. A prize of $300 and a certificate is awarded annually to a student who has completed the final year in environmental science and completed at least half of the course part-time, has shown commitment, high personal achievement, not exclusively academic, demonstrated the potential to pursue the ideals of the course in the community, and persevered with studies alongside other external activities.
CCMB-Roche Prize
This prize will be presented annually to the highest performing honours student undertaking the majority of research on a project in CCMB and whose principal supervisor is a member of the CCMB. The objective is to encourage and recognise research excellence in the honours students.
Christopher Oakley Prize
Named in memory of Christopher Oakley. A prize of $1000 cash is awarded annually to a student who has completed third year of the marine science course and enrolled in the honours year. Suitable students will be nominated by staff together with a written supporting statement. This student should have achieved standards of excellence in their academic record, demonstrated a personal commitment to Marine Science, demonstrated suitable personal qualities in leadership and concern for fellow students and demonstrated a financial need.
Earthwatch Institute Fellowship Program
Students in environmental sciences are provided the opportunity to conduct research with reputable and prestigious investigators working on a variety of environmentally critical projects with eminent researchers. These projects are funded by the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, valued between $2000 and $3000.
Edmund Gill Award
Named in memory of Dr Edmund Gill. A prize of $200 and a certificate is awarded to the best first year Warrnambool student who has completed first year of the environmental science course.
Frances O'Connor Award
Named in memory of Frances O'Connor. A prize of $200 and a certificate is awarded to a first year Warrnambool student in environmental science who shows great endeavour in his/her studies.
Head of School Prizes
A prize of $200 each is awarded to the full-time student completing first year with the highest weighted average mark (WAM) in each of the following courses:
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Burwood
Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Geelong
Bachelor of Biological Science at Burwood
Invitrogen Prize
A prize of $500 and a certificate is awarded to the highest achiever in SBB321 Molecular Biology Techniques.
John Clarke Prize
A prize of $1000 and a certificate is awarded annually to the outstanding third year student entering an honours course in forensic sciences.
Kate England Award
Named in memory of Kate England. A prize worth $200 and a certificate is awarded to a student who has completed final year in the Bachelor of Environmental Science and has shown commitment, high personal achievement (not exclusively academic) and demonstrated the potential to pursue the ideals of the course in the community.
Michael J Liddy Forensic Science Moot Court Prize
A prize of $200 and a certificate is awarded annually to the Forensic Science student who achieves the highest mark in the moot court presentation in the final year Forensic Science unit.
Royal Australian Chemical Institute (Geelong Section)
A prize of $500 and a certificate is awarded annually to the best academic performance in the second year of the forensic science course.
Victoria Police Forensic Services Honours Prize
A prize of $250 awarded annually to the best forensic science honours project.
Water Quality Laboratory Prize
A prize of $200 and a certificate is awarded to the best student who has completed second year of the environmental science course on the Warrnambool campus.
School of Engineering
Alcoa Future Leaders of Industry Engineering Award
An award of $7000 and 12 weeks paid vacation work awarded to one Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) student who has completed second year in a single degree or third year in a combined degree. This student should display a high level of academic achievement, possess motivation for the chosen field of engineering and demonstrate and possess a high level of communication, team and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Scholars Program)
The Engineering Scholars Program is designed to extend high-achieving students by providing them with opportunities to work with Deakin's leading researchers and industry partners on cutting-edge projects. Students will be assigned a mentor and be given opportunities for vacation work in the Geelong Technology Precinct, and industry placements. Applications are made through VTAC. Students are also encouraged to apply for the Dean's Scholars Program.
Hatch Mechanical Engineering (Work-Integrated) Award
An award of $10,500 for a student enrolled full-time in the 3rd year of their Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree at Deakin University, or the 4th year of a double degree, part of which being Mechanical Engineering. Students must have achieved a credit average (minimum) in their University studies to date to be eligible to apply, and must maintain a credit average (minimum) throughout the course of the Award to continue to be eligible. The successful student must be available to complete work experience at Hatch offices in Pt Henry during the academic year session breaks.
IMechE Award
A prize of the equivalent of 200 pounds sterling for the best project on a Mechanical topic in the Bachelor of Engineering.
IMechE 'Frederic Barnes Waldron' Award
A prize of the equivalent of 200 pounds sterling for the best academic performance in fourth year of the Bachelor of Engineering-Mechanical.
The AGB Group Award
A prize of $300 for the best academic performance in the fourth year of the Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Systems Engineering.
The Alcoa World Alumina Australia Award
A prize of $500 and work experience for the best academic performance in the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering-Mechanical/Mechatronics.
The Barwon Water Award
A prize of $500 for the best academic performance in the fourth year of the Bachelor of Engineering-Environmental.
The Des Munday and Son Award
A prize of $500 for the best academic performance in the third year of the Bachelor of Engineering-Mechanical.
A prize of $300 for the best honours graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering.
The GM Holden Ltd Award
A prize of $1000 for the best academic performance in the third year of the Bachelor of Engineering.
The Incitec Pivot Ltd Award
A prize of $500 for the best project on an environmental topic of the Bachelor of Engineering.
The Industrial Control Technology Award
A prize of $500 for the best academic performance in the third year of the Bachelor of Engineering-Mechatronics.
The Engineers Australia Award
A prize of $300 for the best academic performance in the fourth year of the Bachelor of Engineering.
The Kempe International Award
A prize of $500 for the best project in the Bachelor of Technology.
The Shell Refining Australia Award
A prize of $250 for the best project in the Bachelor of Engineering.
The Shell Refining Australia Award
A prize of $250 for the best graduate in the Bachelor of Technology.
The WorleyParsons Award
A prize of $800 for the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) who achieves the best overall academic performance at levels 1, 2 and 3.
School of Information Technology
Professor of Information Technology Award
A prize of $500 and a certificate are awarded to students completing full-time study at levels 1 and 2. These awards are available for each of the specialisations of the Bachelor of Information Technology. The award in each specialisation goes to the top student who has demonstrated the highest average above 80 High Distinction.
Sheila Haydon Award
Named in memory of Sheila Haydon. A prize of $200 prize and a certificate is awarded to the best student in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Multimedia Technology) who has demonstrated a commitment to scientific and technical communication.
