College Prizes
The University offers a numbers of prizes which are awarded each year. The terms and conditions vary for each prize and can be found below.
| Prize | Value | Terms | Current Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole and Stan Droder College Award | $1,000 | The Carole and Stan Droder College Award was established through a bequest from the Droder family to aid first-year students with the cost of textbooks, software and other study materials. It was Carole and Stan’s wish to support students from families who are financially challenged, as neither was able to attend university to gain higher education due to financial restrictions. View Full Terms and Conditions. Application dates for 2027 TBC | Samantha
Hancock Alannah Nielsen Makayla Bradley Isabella Hazelwood Sanatida Sayabath Lily Miller Bede O’Connell Riley Mitchell |
| Duval College Jennifer Davies Memorial Award | $250 | Awarded to a resident of Duval College who has resided continuously in Duval College for their undergraduate degree and is entering into at least their third year of study; has shown continuity or better their academic progress; has had a significant involvement in extra-curricular activities within the College; and is a respected peer in the College community. | Byron Waldron |
| Duval College Mark Serafin Memorial Award | $250 | Awarded to a Duval College resident involved with the Sir Frank Kitto Competition who is a respected peer within the Duval College Community. | William Dimmick |
| Duval College Sally Stratton Prize | $250 | This Award is to recognize the special qualities of a resident member of the College each year for making a significant and outstanding contribution to the life of the College. | Sabrina Bell |
| Earle Page College Choral and Piper Prize | $300 | Awarded to a second year student residing at Earle Page College who has a strong interest and skills in either vocal or Instrumental music. | Katelyn Knust |
| Mary White College Wendy Roberts Science Prize | $1,000 | To encourage a student to complete Honours in one of the Science disciplines. Awarded to a student who has shown diligence/dedication in their undergraduate studies leading up to their Honours year and involvement in the Mary White College community. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Mary White College Jill Spilsbury Prize | $1,500 | Awarded to a continuing resident of Mary White College
who has made a positive contribution to College life through their
participation and commitment. While open to all residents, any of the following elements will be viewed favourably: * a rural background; * studies related to Education, Music or Theatre; * demonstrated active involvement in Social Justice activities | Rachel Evans |
| Mary White College J Woolmington Prize for History | $1,000 | Awarded to the resident who has the highest marks in two units of History, Ancient History, Economic History or Archaeology. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Mary White College Beth Richardson Memorial Prize | $250 | Awarded to an undergraduate student in their first year of residence at Mary White College who intends to reside in the College the following year who has made the most significant contribution to college, university and community activities. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Mary White College Nancie Priestly Memorial Prize | $250 | Awarded to the a Mary White College student for service during that year to the College, the University or the community as a whole. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Mary White College Chancellor's Prize for Excellence in Faculty of HASSE | $250 | Awarded to a third year resident at Mary White College on the basis of academic achievement for results in the previous year in at least 6 units. | Elizabeth Walsh |
| Mary White College Chancellor's Prize for Excellence in Faculty of M&H | $250 | Awarded to a third year resident at Mary White College on the basis of academic achievement for results in the previous year in at least 6 units. | James Gath |
| Mary White College Chancellor's Prize for Excellence in Faculty of SABL | $250 | Awarded to a third year resident at Mary White College on the basis of academic achievement for results in the previous year in at least 6 units. | Alex Alt |
| Mary White College P Wright Memorial Prize | $250 | Awarded to a continuing student at Mary White College on the basis of academic achievement and general contribution to University and College activities. | Ella Muller |
| Mary White College Clan Davidson Performance Prize | $500 | Awarded to the student resident of Mary White College who shows excellence in a field of academic study having a direct bearing of cultural life of the College; outstanding contribution to performance events within the College; and contribution to the cultural life of the University. | Andrew Garette Macinas |
| Mary White College Susan Hemming Prize | $750 | Awarded to a resident entering 4th Year of an undergraduate degree, or Honours year. Awarded on the basis of academic merit, as well as contribution to College and/or University life. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Mary White College Prize | $500 | Awarded to a third year UNE Business School student, resident at Mary White College, on the basis of academic achievement for results in the previous year in at least 6 units. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Mary White College M A Franklin Prize | $500 | Awarded on the basis of academic merit to a Mary White College resident from the previous year, entering their second or third year of a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Science or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Mary White College Sportswoman of the Year | $250 | Awarded to the resident who shows exceptional prowess in one or more sports, sportsmanship, leadership in sports and/or sports administration. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Mary White College Sportsman of the Year | $250 | Awarded to the resident who shows exceptional prowess in one or more sports, sportsmanship, leadership in sports and/or sports administration. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Mary White College SCR Scholarship | $1,000 | The Mary White SCR reviews terms, which include academic achievement, then Mary White resident students submit nominations, and Head of College has final decision. | Greer Mason |
| Mary White College Mary Bagnall Scholarship | $1,000 | Entering 4th Year of an undergraduate degree or an Honours year. Based on academic merit as well as contribution to College and/or University life. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Mary White College Shirley Randell Prize | $250 | Awarded to a female international student who has demonstrated the greatest contribution to life at Mary White College. | Not Yet Awarded |
| E Cheung Prize for Corporate & Management Accounting | $250 | Awarded to the third year resident of Mary White or Wright College who has obtained a distinction or above in Corporation Accounting and Management Accounting and passed all other subjects (at least 4 units) in the previous year's exams. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Robb College E Dulce Lindsay Prize | $800 | Awarded to a continuing student in the Bachelor of Education who has achieved the highest GPA for the academic year | Jack Ferguson |
| Robb College Alice Coventry Award | $1,000 residential fees | Awarded each year at the Robb College Valedictory Dinner in September to a full time internal student who has been a resident in Robb College for at least two years and returning. The criteria for selection are satisfactory academic performance, leadership, contribution to college life primarily in cultural aspects and/or financial circumstances. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Robb College Ben Meredith Prize | $250 | Awarded annually at the Robb College Valedictory Dinner to a final year 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. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Robb College Financial Management Research Centre Prize | $250 | Awarded in March at Academic Dinner to the student who achieved the highest academic result in the first year of their accounting, law, economics or business related degree and has returned to College in 2nd Year. | Victoria Wythes |
| Robb College Gordon Williams Scholarship – Rugby Union | $1,000 residential fees | Awarded at Sports or Valedictory Dinner to a full-time, 1st Year student residing in Robb College who is returning as a resident in their 2nd year and is registered or is intending to register to play rugby with Robb College Rugby Union Club or is involved as a coach/sports administrator. | Patrick Mahony |
| Robb College Gwyn James Prize | Non-cash Prize | Awarded in September at Valedictory Dinner to the student who has set an outstanding example in their first year in college in terms of the college mission, specifically academic achievement, participation and proficiency in an extensive range of college social, cultural and sporting activities. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Robb College Junior Common Room Prize | $1,000 residential fees | Awarded at the Valedictory Dinner to a full-time student and resident of Robb College who is returning to College the next year. It is awarded to students who have shown a contribution to college life in sporting, community service and/or cultural activities, and has shown satisfactory academic performance. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Robb College Max Webster Art Prize | $450 | Awarded at the annual Art & Craft Show jointly by the JCR and SCR for a work by a resident of Robb College. The artwork then becomes property of Robb College. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Robb College Olympus Prize | $4,000 residential fees | Awarded to a Robb College resident who demonstrates exceptional sporting or athletic promise. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Robb College Rambo Sports Scholarship – Rugby Union | $1,000 residential fees | Awarded at Sports or Valedictory Dinner to a full-time, 2nd Year student or above residing in Robb College who is returning as a resident and is registered or is intending to register to play rugby with Robb College Rugby Union Club or is involved as a coach/sports administrator. | Angus Pengilley |
| Robb College Ron Gannaway Prize | $250 | Awarded to an undergraduate member of the College who, in the opinion of the College Club Committee, has contributed most to the wellbeing of fellow students through endeavor, charity, companionship, and consistent contribution to sporting and social activities. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Robb College Tony Cartwright Prize | $250 | Awarded in March at Academic Dinner to the student who achieves the highest GPA in Agriculture or Science Degree Unit in First Year of study and has returned to College in 2nd Year. | Ella-Beth Stretton |
| Robb College Women in Sport - Year Three Prize | $1,000 residential fees | Awarded to a current Robb College, full-time student resident intending to live in Robb College for their third year and is registered or is intending to register to play netball or hockey with either Robb College Netball Club or Robb College Hockey Club | Chloe Oliver |
| Robb College Women in Sport - Year Two Prize | $1,000 residential fees | Awarded to a current Robb College, full-time student resident intending to live in Robb College for their second year and is registered or is intending to register to play netball or hockey with either Robb College Netball Club or Robb College Hockey Club, or is involved as a coach/sports administrator | Claudia Francis |
| Robb Women in Sport - Emerging Leader Award (Year 3 Prize) | $1,000 residential fees | Margaret Barrett | |
| St Albert's College Sarah Heagney Memorial Scholarship | $1,200 | Awarded to the best all-round student. | Not Yet Awarded |
| Wright College R Norwood Memorial Prize | $100 | Awarded to the final year student who has contributed most significantly to the life and wellbeing of the College and University. | Jason Wall |
| Wright College E Dulce Lindsay Prize | $800 | Awarded to a student in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in a Bachelor of Education who has achieved the highest GPA in their study for the academic year. | Jason Wall |
