Undergraduate scholarships, prizes and awards

Note: Scholarships, prizes and awards are subject to change from year to year.

 

Deakin Academic Excellence Scholarships

Deakin University offers a range of prestigious scholarships that recognise and reward students with outstanding academic abilities.

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. No separate scholarship application is required.

Deakin Honours Scholarships
Deakin will offer twelve scholarships to students enrolling full time as a Commonwealth supported student: 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.

Gordon Council Scholarships
Awarded to a second year student of an undergraduate course in a Commonwealth supported place, 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 year. For application details please see the Scholarships website.

Deakin University International Baccalaureate (IB) Excellence Scholarships
Awarded to the highest scoring applicant, who completed their International Baccalaureate diploma in 2011, enrolling full time in an undergraduate degree course as a Commonwealth supported student at Deakin. This scholarship is valued at $3000 per year for the normal duration of the course. No separate scholarship application is required.
For application details please see the Scholarships website.

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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.
For application details including selection criteria please see the Scholarships website.

City of Greater Geelong Scholarship
These scholarships are available to commencing students. Applicants must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking an undergraduate engineering course of study as a Commonwealth supported student at on of the Geelong Campuses; a permanent resident of the City of Greater Geelong; able to demonstrate an area of disadvantage. The City of Greater Geelong Scholarship pays student contributions up to $6,500 per year for the normal duration of the course and is subject to satisfactory academic performance. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

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; able to demonstrate an area of disadvantage. The Deakin Access Scholarships cover all student contributions for the normal duration of the course and are subject to satisfactory academic performance.  Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

Deakin Accommodation Scholarships
These scholarships are available to commencing full-time students who have moved from rural or regional locations to study on-campus at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 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 a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student; have moved from a rural or regional home location to study at one of the above campuses; able to demonstrate an area of disadvantage. The Deakin Accommodation Scholarships is valued at $9500 per year for the normal duration of the course and is subject to satisfactory academic performance. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

Deakin A L Lane Scholarship
This scholarship is available to commencing full-time student enrolled in and undergraduate degree course at the Warrnambool Campus and living at Deakin Residences in Warrnambool. 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 a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student at Warrnambool Campus; a resident of the south-west Victoria region; able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. The Deakin A L Lane Scholarships is valued at $8000 per year for three years and is subject to satisfactory academic performance. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

Deakin City of Whitehorse Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to a student commencing the first year of an undergraduate degree course at Deakin University's Melbourne Burwood Campus and living in the City of Whitehorse. This scholarship pays cash or student contributions up to $4500 per year for one year. Applicants must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student; a reident of the City of Whitehorse for at least three years; have a demonstrable involvement in the local community; able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

Deakin Margery Ramsay Scholarship
Applicants must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; commencing a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student at the Geelong Waurn Ponds, Waterfront or Warrnambool Campuses; from a rural or regional area of Victoria and able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. This scholarship pays a cash payment of $4500 per year for three years subject to satisfactory academic performance. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

Moyne Shire Council Award
This scholarship is offered by the Moyne Shire Council and is valued at $1500 per year for one year only. Applicants must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported at the Warrnambool Campus; a resident of the Moyne Shire and able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

Moyne Shire Council Local Government Award
This scholarship is offered by the Moyne Shire Council and is valued at $2500 per year for one year only. Applicants must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student at the Warrnambool Campus; able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

Sally Walker Scholarship
This scholarship is offered by Deakin University to assist a student who would otherwise have difficulty or be unable to study, due to financial circumstances. This scholarship is valued at $10 000 per year, comprising $8000 towards accommodation costs and a cash component of $2000 to offset study expenses, such as books. Applicants must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student preferably at the Warrnambool Campus, from a rural or regional location, able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

Deakin Archie and Hilda Graham Foundation Award
This award was established by the Archie and Hilda Graham Foundation to reduce study expenses of commencing Commonwealth supported students from the south-western region of Victoria, and is a $1000 cash payment. Applicants must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student at the Warrnambool Campus; a resident of the City of Warrnambool, the Moyne Shire Council or south-western Victoria; able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships at Deakin University
Applicants must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; commencing a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student at the Geelong Waurn Ponds, Waterfront or Warrnambool Campuses and able to demonstrate economic, social or geographical disadvantage. This scholarship pays a cash payment of $5000 per year for three years. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

The Invergowrie Foundation Tertiary Scholarships for Women at Deakin University
Applicants must be a commencing full-time female student at the Geelong or Warrnambool Campuses, and must meet certain access and equity requirements. Applicants must be: female; an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student at the Geelong or Warrnambool Campuses; a resident from a rural or regional area of Victoria for at least the previous two years; able to demonstrate financial disadvantage . This scholarship pays a cash payment or student contributions of $5000 per year for three years. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

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: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student; from the Western District of Victoria and have undertaken some part of their education at a school in the Western District and are able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. The scholarship is valued at $4000 per year and one scholarship is offered each year for the normal duration of the course. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

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 $1000 cash payment. Applicants must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student at the Warrnambool Campus; a resident of the City of Warrnambool, the Moyne Shire Council or south-western Victoria. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

Deakin Warrnambool City Council Award
This scholarship is offered by the City of Warrnambool and is valued at $2500 for one year to assist with study costs. Applicants must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported student at the Warrnambool Campus; living in Warrnambool or South-West Victoria and able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

Deakin Warrnambool City Council Scholarship
This scholarship is offered by the City of Warrnambool and pays student contributions up to $7500 per year for three years. Applicants must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of study as a Commonwealth supported at the Warrnambool Campus; living in Warrnambool and able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. Selection is based on access and equity criteria.

For application details of all of the above scholarships, please see the Scholarships website

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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.

Indigenous Access Scholarships
Indigenous Access Scholarships aims to improve access to higher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Applicants must be full time Indigenous students enrolled to study with the Institute of Koorie Education in a Commonwealth supported place and able to demonstrate financial, educational or social disadvantage.

Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships
Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (ICECS) aims to assist indigenous students with the costs associated with higher education. Applicants must be full time Indigenous students enrolled to study with the Institute of Koorie Education in a Commonwealth supported place and able to demonstrate financial, educational or social disadvantage.

Further information can be found on the Scholarships website.

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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 Scholarship Program
Applicants must be international students eligible to study in Australia with a student visa and commencing a course at any Campus. Selection will be based on previous academic results.

Enquiries and applications should be directed to Deakin International.

Deakin Internationalisation Scholarships
Applicants must be international students commencing selected postgraduate (by coursework) courses at either of the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, the Geelong Waterfront Campus or Warrnambool Campus. Selection will be based on previous academic results.

Enquiries and applications should be directed to Deakin International.

 

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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.

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Faculty Scholarships

Deakin at Your Doorstep

Deakin at Your Doorstep Learning and Development Scholarships
This scholarship is offered to a student commencing the Associate Degree of Arts, Business and Sciences with the financial costs of further education. The scholarship is valued at $500 per year for two years and is subject to satisfactory academic performance. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa and a future students enrolled full time in the Associate Degree of Arts, Business and Sciences in a Commonwealth supported place.

Faculty of Arts and Education

Faculty of Arts and Education Honours Scholarships
This scholarship was established to recognise Deakin students who have achieved outstanding academic results throughout their undergraduate studies.  This scholarship pays up to $3000 over one year. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa and enrolled full-time in an honours degree commencing in 2012 with the Faculty of Arts and Education in a Commonwealth supported place.

May and Romeo Schiavon Honours Scholarship in Rural and Regional Journalism
This scholarship was established by the May and Romeo Schiavon Endowment to encourage students to undertake an honours project in regional journalism. The scholarship is valued at $5000 over one year. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa and enrolled full-time in an honours degree commencing in 2012 with the Faculty of Arts and Education in a Commonwealth supported place undertaking a project in regional journalism. The scholarship is awarded on academic achievement and submission of a proposal for an honours project in regional journalism.

Peter Davis Memorial Honours Scholarship
The scholarship honours the late Peter Davis, a respected colleague both for his commitment to the discipline area of Professional and Creative Writing and for his encouragement of commencing scholars in this area. He blended his love of scholarship with applied creative research within his own academic achievements. This scholarship will provide a memorial to Peter Davis’ abilities and visionary contribution to the discipline area, and an acknowledgement and support of student achievement in completing honours studies within Professional and Creative Writing.  The scholarship is valued at upwards of $500 per year. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa and enrolled in an honours degree commencing in 2012 with the Faculty of Arts and Education, undertaking studies in Professional and Creative Writing. The scholarship is awarded on academic achievement and submission of a proposal for an honours project in professional or creative writing.

Faculty of Business and Law

Dean's Scholars Program - Commerce (Melbourne Burwood Campus)
A small number of scholarships are offered to students with the highest ATAR scores admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce at the Melbourne Burwood Campus.  The scholarships are valued at $2800 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.

Dean's Scholarships - Commerce (Geelong Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool Campuses)
A small number of scholarships will be awarded to the students eligible for a Commonwealth supported place with the highest ATARs admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and the Warrnambool Campus. The scholarships are valued at $2800 each year over three years (subject to satisfactory academic progress) and provide support of an academic mentor. To be eligible you must be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.  

Alfred Deakin Scholarships in Law
A small number of scholarships will be awarded to students with the highest ATAR's who accept a first-round offer into the Bachelor of Laws as a single degree or combined with other degrees at the Melbourne Burwood Campus, the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 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 ATAR. The scholarship pays a cash payment of up to $2800 per year and academic mentor support, subject to academic performance. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.

Faculty of Business and Law Rural and Regional Grant
The Faculty of Business and Law offers grants to assist rural students entering a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Management degree at the Warrnambool Campus. This grant is valued up to $2000 for 1 year, subject to academic performance.  To be eligible for this grant you must be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; enrolled in a Faculty of Business and Law undergraduate course at the Warrnambool Campus and from a rural area (which includes Warrnambool and towns in Western Victoria and south-eastern South Australia, as well as the surrounding countryside.

Faculty of Business and Law First in Family Grant
The Faculty of Business and Law offers grants to assist students entering undergraduate studies at the Melbourne Burwood Campus or Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus or off campus . This grant is valued up to $2000 for 1 year, subject to academic performance.  To be eligible for this scholarship you must be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; enrolled in a Faculty of Business and Law undergraduate degree in a commonwealth supported place and meet the requirements of the VTAC special entry access scheme (SEAS 5): Disadvantaged financial background.

Faculty of Health

School of Medicine

Deakin Accommodation (Medicine) Scholarships
Deakin will offer three scholarships to commencing students in the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery in a Commonwealth supported place to assist them with accommodation costs of up to $9500 in University residences at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus for the normal duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic performance. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa; have moved from your rural or regional home location to study at the Deakin Medical School and are able to demonstrate economic, social or geographical disadvantage. The applicant is required to move away from home.

For application details please see the scholarships website

Faculty of Science and Technology

Dean's Scholarships Program - Science and Technology Academic Scholarships for High Achievers
The Faculty of Science and Technology will offer up to five scholarships of $5000 per year for the duration of their course, conditional upon full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic progress. Recipients will also be assigned an academic mentor. 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 (Deakin Initiative for a Girls’ Network in Information Technology and Engineering @ Deakin) Scholarships
Up to eight scholarships will be awarded to first year female students with the highest ATAR scores above 80, in either the Bachelor of Information Technology degrees (which include Interactive Media, Games Design and Development, IT Security and Computer Science and Software Development), the Bachelor of Engineering degrees (which includes major streams in Civil or Mechanical or Mechatronics and Robotics), the Bachelor of Network Engineering or a combined course which includes at least one of the above single degrees. The IGNITED scholarships are each valued at $10000 in total over the duration of the course, conditional upon full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic progress. 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 Institute for Technology Research and Innovation. (Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus) The value is $7000 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.

Deakin Pham Family Honours Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolling in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) degree at the Melbourne Burwood Campus in a Commonwealth supported place. 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 $6000 and is paid towards the recipient's fee contributions.

Barwon Water Civil Engineering Scholarships
Up to two scholarships will be awarded to year 12 students entering the Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent Bachelor of Engineering combined degree, and majoring in the Civil Engineering stream. Applicants must have completed their secondary school education in the Barwon Water catchment area.  Selection will be based on ATAR score and an interview.

The scholarship is valued at $20000 in total over the duration of the course, (single degree $5000 per year or $4000 per year combined course), provided that the student is enrolled full time in a majority of on-campus units and maintains a high level of academic achievement each trimester.

The successful applicant(s) should be available to complete paid work experience at Barwon Water during the trimester breaks.  The opportunity for work experience is dependant upon Barwon Water's business and operational requirements.

CPG Australia Pty Ltd Civil Engineering Scholarship
Up to four scholarships will be awarded to year 12 students entering the Bachelor of Engineering or related combined degree, majoring in the Civil Engineering Stream.
• A maximum of two scholarships will be awarded to students from the Albury/Wodonga and Shepparton region;
• A maximum of two scholarships will be awarded to students from the Barwon region.

The scholarships are valued at $5000 per year (single degree) or $4000 per year (combined course), provided that the student is enrolled full-time in a majority of on-campus units and maintains a high level of academic achievement each trimester.

The successful applicant(s) may be eligible to complete paid work experience at CPG Australia Pty Ltd during the trimester breaks. The opportunity for work experience is dependant upon the Scholarship holder’s availability as well as CPG Australia’s business and operational requirements.

 

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Faculty awards and prizes

Note: Prizes and Awards are subject to change from year to year.

Faculty of Arts and Education

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 International Studies, D323 Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies and D338 Bachelor of 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)

Global Experience Program Travel Grants
Travel grants are offered to assist with travel costs towards a Global Experience Program. The grants are open to Education students participating in:

  • Chinese Global Experience Program
  • Malaysian Global Experience Program
  • Vanuatu Global Experience Program
  • Thailand Global Experience Program
  • India Global Experience Program

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.

The Standard Journalism Prize
An academic excellence prize of $1500 is awarded annually to a student majoring in journalism who resides within Warrnambool or the surrounding districts and meets the following criteria:

  • An Australian citizen or a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa;
  • Enrolled full time in the first year of a degree program at the Warrnambool Campus and majoring in Journalism
  • Completed ALJ111 (Contemporary Journalism) at the Warrnambool Campus;
  • Demonstrated a commitment to continuing studies at the Warrnambool Campus.

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 Burwood Campus, and either Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 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 the Teaching of English (VATE) Award
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 Burwood Campus, and either Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 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 (e:lit)
Two prizes of one year's membership to e:lit awarded for graduating with a graduate-entry primary education degree and having achieved the highest aggregate marks in literacy education subjects (Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and Warrnambool Campus).

Design and Technology Teachers' Association Victoria (DATTA)
Three prizes of a year's membership of DATTA and a selection of DATTA 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 Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 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.

Victorian Teachers Credit Union (VTCU)
Two scholarships to the value of $500 each awarded to the highest achieving students together with outstanding results in teaching practice and having received no other scholarships (based on results of first three years of course) at the Melbourne Burwood Campus.
Two scholarships to the value of $500 each awarded to the highest achieving students together with outstanding results in teaching practice and having received no other scholarships (based on results of first three years of course) at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.
Two scholarships to the value of $500 each awarded to the highest achieving students together with outstanding results in teaching practice and having received no other scholarships (based on results of first three years of course) at the Warrnambool Campus.
For further information regarding Faculty of Arts and Education Awards or Prizes email artsed-awards@deakin.edu.au.

 

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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 Waurn Ponds Campus.

School of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Melbourne Burwood Campus
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Prize
A prize of $200 for the best student MAA350 Ethics and Financial Services.

Cengage Learning Prize
A prize of $200 book voucher for the best student in MAE101 Economic Principles
A prize of $200 book voucher for the best student in MAE102 The Global Economy

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Prize
A prize of $300 and a 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 MAF305 Bank Management.

Economics Society of Australia - Victorian Branch Prize
A prize of $200 plus one year's membership of the Society for the best economics graduate.

John Scouller Prize
A prize of $110 for the Outstanding performance (Honours) in accounting, economics 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 LexisNexis Research Package for the best student in MAA310 Accounting and Society.
A prize of six month online subscription to LexisNexis Research Package for the best student in MAF203 Business Finance.
A prize of six month online subscription to LexisNexis Research Package for the best student MAF302 Corporate Finance.
A prize of six month online subscription to LexisNexis Research Package for the best student in MAF303 Treasury Management.
A prize of six month online subscription to LexisNexis Research Package for the best student in MAF307 Equities and Investment Analysis.
A prize of six month online subscription to LexisNexis Research Package 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.
A prize of $250 book voucher for the best student in MAA103 Accounting for Decision Making.

Pearson Australia Prizes
A prize of $100 book voucher for best student in MAE302 Macroeconomics of Open Economies
A prize of $100 book voucher for best student in MAE303 International Trade

Productivity Commission Prize
A prize of $100 for the outstanding Honours Student in Economics.

Reckon Limited 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 Prize
A prize of $100 for the best student MAF311 Superannuation Planning.

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Adroit Insurance Group Prize
A prize of $150 for the best project (1st Prize) MAE305 Business and Financial Forecasting.

Cengage Learning Prize
A prize of $200 book voucher for the best student in MAE101 Economic Principles
A prize of $200 book voucher for the best student in MAE102 The Global Economy

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 Certificate of Excellence for the best student in first year accounting and finance.
A prize of $200 and Certificate of Excellence for the best student in second year accounting.
A prize of $300, Certificate of Excellence and one free CPA Program segment for the best graduating student in accounting.

Crowe Horwath Prize
A prize of $250 for the best student MAA303 Auditing.

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.

GMHBA Limited Prize
A prize of $100 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 and economics or 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.

LexisNexis Prizes
A prize of six month online subscription to LexisNexis Research Package for the best student MAF202 Money and Capital Markets.
A prize of six month online subscription to LexisNexis Research Package for the best student MAF203 Business Finance.
A prize of six month online subscription to LexisNexis Research Package 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

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 Prize
A prize of $250 for the best student MAF311 Superannuation Planning.

Warrnambool Campus
Cengage Learning Prize
A prize of $200 book voucher for the best student in MAE101 Economic Principles
A prize of $200 book voucher for the best student in MAE102 The Global Economy

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 LexisNexis Research Package for the best student MAA262 Management Accounting.
A prize of six month online subscription to LexisNexis Research Package for the best student MAA363 Corporate Accounting.
A prize of six month online subscription to LexisNexis Research Package 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.

SHB Business and Wealth Advisers Prize
A prize of $200 for the best off campus student MAA303 Auditing.

Sinclair Wilson Accountants and Advisors 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).

Burwood Business Internship Prize
A prize and certificate for the most outstanding student completing an internship with an organisation based in the greater Melbourne region.

Geelong Business Internship Prize
A prize and certificate for the most outstanding student completing an internship with an organisation based in the greater Geelong region.

Warrnambool Business Internship Prize
A prize and certificate 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 and certificate for the best students in MMI301 Business Internship 1 or MMI302 Business Internship 2.

A student who is awarded this prize is ineligible to receive a region based business internship prize.

GS1 Australia Prize
A prize and a certificate for the best student in MSC245 eSystems for Business.

John Wiley Prize
A prize and certificate for the best student in MSC228 Systems Analysis and Design.

Pearson Education Australia Prizes
A prize and a certificate for the best student in MSC120 Business Information Systems at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Warrnambool Campus and off campus.
A prize and a certificate for the best student in MSQ171 Business Data Analysis at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus , 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
Alan Missen Foundation Prize
Awarded to the best essay in MLL110 Law Society and Civil Rights.

Australian Taxation Office Prize
Awarded to the student with the highest aggregate score for MLC301 Principles of Income Tax Law and MLC305 Business Tax Law.

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.

Blake Dawson 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 Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL410 Intellectual Property.

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 (G & B only).

Herbert Geer Prizes
Awarded to the best student in:
• MLL217 Misleading Conduct and Economic Torts
• MLL409 Competition Law and Policy.

Kennedy Partners Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL408 Family Law. 

LBW Chartered Accountants Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLC305 Business Tax Law.

Monahan and Rowell Lawyers Prize
Awarded to the best student in:
• MLL393 Health and Biotechnology Law
• MLL110 Law Society and Civil Rights.

Moore Stephens Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLC301 Principles of Income Tax Law. 

Taxpayers Australia Inc Eric Risstrom Prize
For the best Burwood student in Administrative Law MLL324.

Thomson Reuters 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
• MLL405 Equity and Trusts.

Transport Accident Commission Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLL324 Administrative Law.

Victorian Society for Computers and the Law Prize
Awarded to the best student in

  • MLL370 Law and the Internet.


Warrnambool Campus
Maddens Lawyers Prize
Awarded to the student with the highest academic achievement in second year LLB units (W only).

McLaren Buzolich O'Keeffe Prize
Awarded to the best student in MLC301 Principles of income Tax Law (W only).

Tait Leishman Taylor Lawyers Prize
Awarded to the best LLB or combined degree student in first year (W only).

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".

Business Communication Prize
Prizes for the students with the highest mark in MMH299 Business Communication at the Melbourne Burwood Campus; the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus; and the Warrnambool Campus and off campus.

Cengage Prize
A prize for the student with the highest mark in MMM343 Business Ethics.

Human Resource Management
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.

Property and Real Estate
API Prize
A prize for the top graduand in the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate, recognising outstanding achievement throughout the course.

RICS Prize
A prize for the student with the highest mark in MMP222 Advanced Property Development.

Sport Management
Athletics Victoria Prize
A prize for the top graduand in the Bachelor of Sport Development, recognising outstanding achievement throughout the course.

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.

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Faculty of Health

Faculty 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 Burwood Campus in HSN203 Food Composition enrolled in an award course.

Cricket Victoria Hookes Scholes Coaching Award
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 2011 and enrolled in an award course. The award is based on the grades obtained in these units and determined by the course director in consultation with the School Academic Progress Committee.

Freedom Foods Prize
A $50 book voucher awarded to the most outstanding student from the Melbourne Burwood Campus in HSN303 Functional Foods enrolled in an award course (excludes the student awarded the Kraft Foods ANZ Prize).

Immuron Limited Prize
A $50 book voucher awarded to the most outstanding student from the Melbourne Burwood Campus in HSN304 Food Biotechnology enrolled in an award course.

Kraft Foods ANZ Prize
A prize of $250 awarded to the most outstanding third year undergraduate student from the Melbourne Burwood Campus who has the highest mark in HSN303 Functional Foods with the highest course Weighted Average Mark (WAM) in the Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition course.

Nu-Mega Ingredients Prize
A $200 book voucher awarded to the most outstanding student from the Melbourne Burwood Campus in HSN206 Food Analysis and Quality Assurance enrolled in an award course.

Pearson Australia Award for Academic Distinction in Anatomy and Physiology
A prize of a Pearson Australia Education textbook voucher 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 Australia Award for Academic Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology
A prize of a Pearson Australia textbook voucher 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.

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.

Victorian Chapter of Exercise and Sports Science Australia Student Award
A prize consisting of a voucher for 12 months membership with ESSA, a prize to be determined by the current ESSA Victoria executive committee, and a certificate to be presented to an outstanding graduating undergraduate student who has shown academic excellence and has made some contribution to the exercise or sports science professions.

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 (AccOT) 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.

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 $500 for the most outstanding student having completed the People Society and Disability major in the Bachelor of Health Science or Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Arts degree.

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 a one year membership subscription to OT AUSTRALIA Victoria and a certificate to be awarded to a final year undergraduate 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 commencing 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 relocation or accommodation expenses - up to three awards of up to $1000 each.

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.

Greater Green Triangle Clinical School Prize in Mental Health
The prize will consist of $250 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best final year graduate in the Warrnambool Mental Health Rotation.

Warrnambool Clinical School Prize for Best Graduate
The prize offered will consist of $250 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best final year
graduate in Warrnambool with the highest average performance over the entire course.

Warrnambool Clinical School Prize in Emergency Medicine
The prize will consist of $250 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best final year graduate in the Warrnambool Emergency Medicine Rotation.

Warrnambool Clinical School Prize in General Practice
The prize will consist of $250 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best final year graduate in the Warrnambool General Practice Rotation.

Warrnambool Clinical School Prize in Medicine
The prize will consist of $250 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best final year graduate in the Warrnambool Medicine Rotation.

Warrnambool Clinical School Prize in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The prize will consist of $250 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best final year graduate in the Warrnambool Women’s Health Rotation.

Warrnambool Clinical School Prize in Orthopaedics
The prize will consist of $250 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best final year graduate in the Warrnambool Musculoskeletal Medicine Rotation.

Warrnambool Clinical School Prize in Paediatrics
The prize will consist of $250 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best final year graduate in the Warrnambool Child Health Rotation.

Warrnambool Clinical School Prize in Psychiatry
The prize will consist of $250 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best final year graduate in the Warrnambool Mental Health Rotation.

Warrnambool Clinical School Prize in Surgery
The prize will consist of $250 and a certificate to be awarded annually to the best final year graduate in the Warrnambool Surgery Rotation.

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 for a clinical placement.

Barwon Health Award of Excellence (Marjory Taylor)
A book prize awarded to a third year 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 second year student from the Geelong Waterfront Campus for an outstanding clinical placement.

Barwon Health Mental Health Award
A book prize awarded by Barwon Health Community and Mental Health to a student from the Geelong Waterfront Campus. Awarded to a student for an outstanding clinical placement within a mental health service and who submits a paper which clearly shows a high level of interest and understanding of mental health.

Barwon Health Rehabilitation and Aged Care Award (Mary Barry)
A book prize awarded to a second year student from the Geelong Waterfront Campus for an outstanding 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 Burwood Campus 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 in Community Settings.

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.

Jessie Spark O.A.M. Award
A $150 book voucher donated by the Geelong Hospital Nurses League awarded to a first year student from the Geelong Waterfront Campus, based on nomination by the Bachelor of Nursing course team staff for demonstration of commitment to the nursing program.

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 Nursing Management of the Older Person. 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.

NNT Uniforms - Academic Excellence Award
A prize of a clinical shirt 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.

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.

Pearson Australia Awards
A $125 book voucher for the most outstanding student in first year in the Bachelor of Nursing based on nomination by academic staff for commitment to the course.
A $125 book voucher for the most outstanding student in second year in the Bachelor of Nursing based on nomination by academic staff for commitment to the course.

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 Comprehensive Nursing Management and Interventions.

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.

Southern Health Midwifery Award
A book voucher to the value of $100 and a certificate awarded to a currently enrolled fourth year Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery student who has demonstrated outstanding midwifery academic and clinical performance in all previous years of the course.

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 who has consistently shown attributes reflecting areas identified for clinical excellence:- supporting the care team and each other; commitment to patients and their families; personalised care; professionalism; making it safe; listening.

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.

St John of God Health Care Nursing Award (Waterfront)
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 excellence in academic performance.

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.

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Faculty of Science and Technology

David Stokes Award
The David Stokes Award, an engraved plate and a cheque for $1000 is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement for a qualifying undergraduate student with the highest weighted average mark (WAM).

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. The recipient will be awarded a three month Summer Placement undertaking projects in the field of stufy of fibres or textiles within the Institute for Technology Research and Innovation valued at $3000.

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
$500 prize named in honour of Arthur Collins (past staff member of the School of Architecture and Building). Awarded for the best student project submitted by a fourth year Architecture student.

Australian Institute of Architects (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 an interview. The prize consists of a $2500 cheque, certificate presented by the AIA Chapter President, offer of 1 year's employment with McGlashan Everist P/L, AIA membership fees paid for 2 years, AIA '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.

Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) Donald Cant Prize
An award, in honour of Donald Cant, of $250 is made to the highest achieving student completing the quantity surveying subjects in the Construction Management degree.

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOBA) Undergraduate Award
Awarded to an excellent undergraduate student enrolled in the Construction Management degree.

Coffey Projects Prize
Three x $1000 prizes awarded to the highest achiever in the first, second and third years of the Construction Management degree. The winners are selected by the Chair of Construction Management based on the overall academic achievement in the Construction Management degree for the year.

Ian Fulton Rotary Awards
Named in memory of Ian Fulton (past staff member of the School of Architecture and Building) 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 (WAM) based on level 3 units completed to date.

Peddle Thorp Award
$5000 award given as encouragement and in recognition of excellence in the final year design unit in the Architecture course.

Peddle Thorp Prize
$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 ATAR score. (Recipient of Dean's Scholars Program will not be eligible.)

Richard Gibson Award
$500 award named in honour of Richard Gibson (past staff member of the School of Architecture and Building). Awarded to a third year Architecture student for the best design project.

RICS Prize
An award of a RICS membership and assessment fee to the value of $400 is made to the highest performing student completing the Construction Management degree.

Schiavello Prize
$1000 prize is awarded to a student enrolled in the Construction Management degree for initiative in construction management.

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 voucher awarded to the best student in first year design.

Third Ecology Prize
Awarded to the best second year student in the area of ecology and sustainable design. The award includes a monetary prize and an opportunity for part-time placement with the firm. The opportunity for work experience is dependant upon the award holder's availaibility as well as Third Ecology's business and operational requirements.

Victorian Digital Solutions Prize
An award made to a student in each year level of the Architecture course of $400 (awarded as either a cheque or digital printing / output to the value of $400). Successful applicants will be judged on a non discipline based selection of work that is presented in an A1 format which is graphically rich in the use of the digital medium and is visually engaging and informative. 

School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Aquatic Science Award
A prize of $500 and a certificate is awarded annually to the highest performing qualifying student in either the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Freshwater Biology) or the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Marine Biology) course at the Warrnambool Campus.  The recipient have met the requirements for graduation from the course and achieved a minimum weighted average mark of 80 across all level three units completed.

Byron Williams Award
Named in memory of Byron Williams. A prize of $500 and a certificate is awarded annually to a student who has completed between 15 to 20 credit points of the environmental science course at the Melbourne Burwood Campus.  The award is for a student who completed most of the course to date in a part-time mode, 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.

Christopher Michael Oakley Award
Named in memory of Christopher Michael Oakley. A prize of $1000 and a certificate is awarded annually to a student who has met the requirements to graduate from the Marine Biology course or its equivalent and enrols for the honours year.  The recipient will have achieved standards of excellence in their academic record, demonstrated a personal commitment to marine science, suitable personal qualities in leadership, concern for fellow students and demonstrated a financial need.

Earthwatch Institute Fellowship Program (EIFP)
Students enrolled in either a Bachelor of Environmental Sciences courses, the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Biological Science will have the opportunity to access scholarships with the Earthwatch Institute, working on a variety of environmentally critical projects, with eminent researchers.

Recipients of the EIFP must be studying in an area relevant to the projects offered by Earthwatch.  Recipients must have completed at least 12 credit points of study and no more than 16 credit points by the end of the year.  They must be enrolled in a minimum of three credit points in the trimester of application.

Frances O'Connor Award
Named in memory of Frances O'Connor. A prize of $200 and a certificate is awarded annually to a first year undergraduate student stuying Environmental Science at the Warrnambool Campus.  The recipient will have demonstrated great endeavour in their environmental science studies.

Head of School Awards
Ten prizes are awarded annually to the highest performing students who have completed their first year in full-time studies in the following undergraduate courses.  The successful recipients will have achieved at least a minimum weighted average mark of 80:
•    Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology);
•    Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability);
•    Bachelor of Environmental Science (Marine Biology);
•    Bachelor of Environmental Science (Freshwater Biology);
•    Bachelor of Science (Melbourne Burwood Campus);
•    Bachelor of Science (Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus);
•    Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Melbourne Burwood Campus);
•    Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus);
•    Bachelor of Biological Science;
•    Bachelor of Forensic Science.

Life Technologies Prize
A prize of $500 and a certificate is awarded annually to the highest achiever in the unit SLE321 Molecular Biology Techniques.

John Clarke Prize
Established by his former students in memory of John Clarke 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 of $200 and a certificate is awarded annually to a student who has fulfilled the requirements to graduate with a Bachelor of Environmental Science degree offered at either the Melbourne Burwood Campus or the Warrnambool Campus.  The successful recipient will have demonstrated commitment to their studies, high personal achievement (not exclusively academic) and has pursued 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.

Peter Kew Award
Named in memory of Peter Kew a prize of $500 and a certificate is awarded annually to the highest achieving second year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Science course on the Warrnambool Campus.  The student must be enrolled in at least three units per trimester and have achieved a minimum weighted average mark of 80 in level 2 units of study.

Victoria Police Forensic Services Honours Prize
A prize of $250 is awarded annually to the best forensic science honours project.

Growfish Aquaculture Award
A prize of $500 is awarded annually to a high performing student enrolled in an aquaculture Honours research degree.  The successful recipient will have met the requirements for graduation from an approprieate undergraduate degree and achieved the highest weighted average mark in their level three units of study.

School of Engineering
Alcoa Future Leaders of Industry Engineering Award (subject to annual confirmation)
An award of $5000 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 course. This student should display a high level of academic achievement, possess motivation for the chosen field of engineering and demonstrate a high level of communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

IMechE Award
A prize of the equivalent of 200 pounds sterling for the highest mark in the final year project (SEJ441 and SEJ 442) on a mechanical topic in the Bachelor of Engineering or a combined Bachelor of Engineering course.

IMechE 'Frederic Barnes Waldron' Award
A prize of the equivalent of 200 pounds sterling for the best academic performance in the final year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) or combined Bachelor of Engineering course.

The Alcoa World Alumina Australia Award
A prize of $500 for the best academic performance in the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or Mechatronics and Robotics) or equivalent in a combined Bachelor of Engineering course.

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 or equivalent in a combined Bachelor of Engineering course.

The Godfrey Hirst Australia Award
A prize of $300 for the best honours graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering or combined Bachelor of Engineering course.

The GM Holden Ltd Award
A prize of $1000 for the best academic performance in the third year of the Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent in a combined Bachelor of Engineering course.

The Incitec Pivot Ltd Award
A prize of $1000 for the best final year project (SEJ441 and SEJ442) that focuses on an environmental topic within the Bachelor of Engineering or combined Bachelor of Engineering course.

The Industrial Control Technology Award
A prize of $500 for the best academic performance in the third year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics and Robotics) degree or equivalent in a combined Bachelor of Engineering course.

The Engineers Australia Award
A prize of $600 for the best academic performance in the final year of the Bachelor of Engineering degree or combined Bachelor of Engineering course.

The Shell Refinery Award
A prize of $1000 for the best final year (SEJ441 and SEJ442) project in the Bachelor of Engineering degree or combined Bachelor of Engineering course.

The WorleyParsons Award
A prize of $800 for the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree or equivalent in a combined Bachelor of Engineering course who achieves the best overall academic performance at levels 1, 2 and 3.

School of Information Technology
Jamie Peter Southwell Award
Named in memory of Jamie Peter Southwell.  An award of $1000 for a rural or regional student relocating to Deakin University to commence full-time study in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Design and Development) at either the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus or the Melbourne Burwood Campus.

Professor of Information Technology Award
An award of $500 is made to high performing students in the School of Information Technology in each of the following categories.  The recipients will have achieved a weighted average mark of 75 or greater:

  • the highest achieving first year undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor of Information Technology course at the Melbourne Burwood Campus
  • the highest achieving first year undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor of Information Technology course at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
  • the highest achieving second year undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor of Information Technology course at the Melbourne Burwood Campus
  • the highest achieving second year undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor of Information Technology course at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
  • the highest achieving third year undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor of Information Technology course at the Melbourne Burwood Campus
  • the highest achieving third year undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor of Information Technology course at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

School of Information Technology Honours Awards
An award of $2000 is made to students commencing full-time study in S470 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) at either the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus or the Melbourne Burwood Campus.

Univise Award
An award of $500 is made to the highest achieving student who has completed second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science and Software Development) at the Melbourne Burwood Campus.

ANZ IT Security Award
An award of $500 is made to the highest achieving student who has completed second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology (IT Security) at the Melbourne Burwood Campus.

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Deakin University acknowledges the traditional land owners of present campus sites.

2nd April 2012