Scholarships & Prizes
Darren Ellis Fund Sporting Scholarships
The Darren Ellis Fund (DEF) is in some small way an effort to remember a remarkable Robb College student. However, we hope that the DEF will be more than just a memory of Darren. We hope that the funds made available through the DEF will help both individual students through scholarships and assist the College with funds for various activities such as sport, cultural activities etc. These funds are important now that compulsory student union fees have been abolished. If you would like to find out more information or apply for a Darren Ellis Fund Sporting Scholarship please contact the Head of College.
| Eligibility: | First Year Student |
| Award Amount: | $4000 per year up to four years |
| Closing Date: | 31 December 2013 |
| Awarded: | 1st Trimester 2014 |
| Requirements: | Undergraduate student who has a strong academic merit and sporting abilities. Involvement in leadership and community activities. |
JCR Scholarships
These Scholarships may be awarded to any full time, internal student and resident of more than one year who has shown a contribution to college life in sporting, community service and/or cultural activities, and has shown satisfactory academic performance.
| Eligibility: | All residents | ||
| Award Amount: | $1,000 | ||
| Closing Date: | 30 August 2013 | ||
| Awarded: | 2nd Trimester at the Valedictory Dinner each year. | ||
| Requirements: | Sporting /community service/ cultural activities. | ||
Max Webster Memorial Art Prize
| Eligibility: | All residents | ||
| Award Amount: | $400 and the art work becomes the property of Robb College | ||
| Closing Date: | 10 May 2013 | ||
| Awarded: | 1st Trimester at the Art Exhibition each year. | ||
| Requirements: | Submission of original work by a Robb student or Robb group. |
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Ron Gannaway Prize
This prize is awarded at the Valedictory Dinner in honour of a successful and very popular member of the College who was killed in a car accident. It is awarded annually to an undergraduate member of the College who has been in residence in the College for at least one year and who has, in the opinion of the College Club Committee, contributed most to the well-being of fellow students by endeavour, charity, companionship and consistent contribution to sporting and social activities, without necessarily having an outstanding achievement in one field.
| Eligibility: | Undergraduate resident | ||
| Award Amount: | $75 and memento | ||
| Closing Date: | 30 August 2013 | ||
| Awarded: | 2nd Trimester at the Valedictory Dinner each year. | ||
| Requirements: | Undergraduate student who contributed most to well-being of others through support for college activities. |
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Sinclair Wilson Scholarship
This prize recognises the late Mr J.D. Sinclair-Wilson's leadership of the College as Head from 1968-1980 and his outstanding contributions to the cultural and academic life of the College. This Scholarship is awarded at the Valedictory Dinner to a College resident proceeding to his/her final year of undergraduate studies, who has a strong academic record and whose contribution to the cultural life of the College has been outstanding.
| Eligibility: | All residents | ||
| Award Amount: | $1,000, certificate and memento | ||
| Closing Date: | 30 August 2013 | ||
| Awarded: | 2nd Trimester at the Valedictory Dinner each year | ||
| Requirements: | Strong academic record and contribution to college. |
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The Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship
The Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarships are the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Australia. The scholarships perpetuate the memory of parliamentarian, scholar, soldier, pastoralist and statesman Charles Allan Seymour Hawker and commemorate the achievements of one of Australia’s most respected pastoral pioneers. There are a number of fully and partially funded scholarships available and are offered to academically capable students of principal and character, who are committed to Australia’s future. Postgraduate Hawker Scholars are offered the opportunity to follow in Charles Hawker’s footsteps by enrolling at Trinity College and studying at Cambridge University UK. Selection is based largely on personal qualities and if enrolling at the New England University must reside in Robb College.
An application for the scholarship is available from the Hawker website.
| Eligibility: | Any Australian student undertaking a three or four year course of study approved by the Trustees, may also be offered to post graduate students. | ||
| Closing Date: | Please refer to the Hawker Scholarship website | ||
| Awarded: | Please refer to the Hawker Scholarship website | ||
| Requirements: | Selection is based largely on personal qualities and, if enrolling at the University of New England must reside in Robb College. The Hawker Scholarship website has details of additional criteria. |
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Academic Achievement Prizes - Dux and Most Improved
These prizes were initiated in 2012 to encourage academic excellence in the college. The recipients shall be any student resident of Robb; in the case of returning students, they should continue to reside in Robb College throughout their subsequent year of studies. Both prizes are presented annually at the first Academic Dinner for the year.
| Eligibility: | All residents | ||
| Award Amount: | $700 and certificate to each recipient | ||
| Closing Date: | February each year | ||
| Awarded: | 1st Trimester Academic Dinner each year | ||
| Requirements: | Dux – awarded to the Robb undergraduate student with the highest grade-point average for the previous year. Most Improved – awarded to the Robb undergraduate student with the greatest improvement in their grade-point average during the previous year. |
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The Fellows' Scholarship
This Scholarship was initiated in 1990 as an award to mark the thirtieth anniversary of Robb College, and has been named for the Fellows in recognition of their contributions to the College. The recipient shall be the resident student of Robb who attains the most outstanding academic record (at least distinction average) in his or her first year of University studies and who continues to reside in Robb College in their second year of studies. It is awarded annually at the first Academic Dinner for the year.
| Eligibility: | All residents | ||
| Award Amount: | $700 and certificate | ||
| Closing Date: | February each year | ||
| Awarded: | 1st Trimester Academic Dinner each year | ||
| Requirements: | Most outstanding academic record in first year of study, with at least a Distinction Average. |
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Gwyn James Award
This Scholarship may be awarded to any full time, internal student who continues to reside in Robb College in their second year of studies and who has shown a strong contribution to cultural activities, leadership qualities and satisfactory academic performance.
| Eligibility: | First-year resident | ||
| Award Amount: | Robb plaque and certificate | ||
| Closing Date: | February | ||
| Awarded: | 1st Trimester Academic Dinner each year | ||
| Requirements: | First-year student who set an outstanding example in academic proficiency and participation in a range of activities. |
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Robb College Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
The Robb College Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is available to Australian citizens and to residents who will be sitting for NSW Higher School Certificate examination (or equivalent).
| Eligibility: | First-year resident | ||
| Award Amount: | $1,500 | ||
| Closing Date: | 16 November 2013 | ||
| Awarded: | By letter in January | ||
| Requirements: | Excellent HSC (or equivalent) plus achievement in cultural pursuits. Robb as College preference. Administered by the UNE Student Centre. |
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Robb Rugby Scholarship
The purpose of the Robb Rugby Scholarship is to support the pursuit of academic and sporting achievement through the fellowship of Robb College. Robb College Rugby Union Football Club and Robb College are the sponsors, and a maximum of two Scholarships are awarded annually. Applicants must be applying for admission to the University of New England for the year of the award.
| Eligibility: | First-year resident | ||
| Award Amount: | $1,000 each | ||
| Closing Date: | 16 November 2013 | ||
| Awarded: | By letter in January | ||
| Requirements: | College entry-level scholarship. rugby player with Robb as College preference. Administered by the UNE Student Centre. |
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Robb College Women's Sporting Association Scholarship
The purpose of the Robb College Women's Sporting Association Scholarship is to support the academic and sporting achievement of female students at Robb College. Robb College and the Robb College Women's Sporting Association are the sponsors, and a maximum of two Scholarships are awarded each year. Applicants must be applying for admission to the University of New England for the year of the award.
| Eligibility: | First year resident | ||
| Award Amount: | $1,000 each | ||
| Closing Date: | 16 November 2013 | ||
| Awarded: | By letter January | ||
| Requirements: | College entry-level scholarship. Robb as College preference. Administered by the UNE Student Centre. |
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Peter Hall Drama (Production) Award
| Eligibility: | First or second year resident |
| Award Amount: | Plaque and memento |
| Closing Date: | 30 August 2013 |
| Awarded: | 2nd Trimester at the Valedictory Dinner each year. |
| Requirements: | Best contribution to a production by a first or second year student. |
Alice Coventry/SCR Scholarship
This Scholarship may be awarded to any full-time, internal student and resident of more than two years who has shown a strong contribution to cultural activities, leadership qualities and satisfactory academic performance.
| Eligibility: | Returning 3rd year resident | ||
| Award Amount: | $1,000 and certificate | ||
| Closing Date: | 30 August 2013 | ||
| Awarded: | 2nd Trimester at the Valedictory Dinner each year. | ||
| Requirements: | Academic/Leadership potential in two years of residence and returning for 3rd year. |
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Meredith Prize
This is the College's most prestigious award. It was established to mark the service to Robb College and the University of the late B.C.J. Meredith OBE, Robb's first Master of College. The prize is awarded annually to the student of the College who, in the opinion of fellows and mentors, has contributed most significantly to the life and stature of the College and, through it, to the University. It is presented at the annual Valedictory Dinner during the second trimester.
| Eligibility: | Final year student | ||
| Award Amount: | $100 and Robb plaque | ||
| Closing Date: | 30 August 2013 | ||
| Awarded: | 2nd Trimester at the Valedictory Dinner each year. | ||
| Requirements: | Final year student who contributed significantly to life of College and university. |
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