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.

PrizeValueTerms 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.

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Duval College Jennifer Davies Memorial Award$250Awarded 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.Holly Newsome
Duval College Mark Serafin Memorial Award$200Awarded to a Duval College resident involved with the Sir Frank Kitto Competition who is a respected peer within the Duval College Community. Lexie Archer
Duval College Sally Stratton Prize$200This 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.Annabel Robinson
Earle Page College Choral and Piper Prize$300Awarded to a second year student residing at Earle Page College who has a strong interest and skills in either vocal or Instrumental music.Jesse Streeting
Mary White College Wendy Roberts Science Prize$1,000To 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.Ellie Young
Mary White College Jill Spilsbury Prize$750Awarded 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
Jessica Trow
Mary White College J Woolmington Prize for History$100Awarded to the resident who has the highest marks in two units of History, Ancient History, Economic History or Archaeology. Eliza Drennan
Mary White College Beth Richardson Memorial Prize$250Awarded 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. Nora Sumpner-Johnston
Mary White College Nancie Priestly Memorial Prize$250Awarded to the a Mary White College student for service during that year to the College, the University or the community as a whole. Christopher Hvass
Mary White College Chancellor's Prize for Excellence in Faculty of HASSE$250Awarded 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.Anastasia Craig
Mary White College Chancellor's Prize for Excellence in Faculty of M&H$250Awarded 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.Indi Gumbrell
Mary White College Chancellor's Prize for Excellence in Faculty of SABL$250Awarded 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.Katie Fisher
Mary White College P Wright Memorial Prize$250Awarded to a continuing student at Mary White College on the basis of academic achievement and general contribution to University and College activities.Lucinda Ball
Mary White College Clan Davidson Performance Prize$250Awarded 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. Anastasia Craig
Mary White College Susan Hemming Prize$250Awarded 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 2023
Mary White College Prize$200Awarded 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.Tess Noonan
Mary White College M A Franklin Prize$250Awarded 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. Anastasia Craig
Mary White College Sportswoman of the Year $100Awarded to the resident who shows exceptional prowess in one or more sports, sportsmanship, leadership in sports and/or sports administration. Anastasia Craig
Mary White College Sportsman of the Year$100Awarded to the resident who shows exceptional prowess in one or more sports, sportsmanship, leadership in sports and/or sports administration.Andrew Macinas
Mary White College Mary Bagnall Scholarship$600Entering 4th Year of an undergraduate degree or an Honours year. Based on academic merit as well as contribution to College and/or University life. Sophia Walston
Mary White College Shirley Randell Prize$250Awarded to a female international student who has demonstrated the greatest contribution to life at Mary White College.Riko Tsuji
E Cheung Prize for Corporate & Management Accounting$75Awarded 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 2023
Robb College Alice Coventry Award$1,000 residential feesAwarded 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. Angus Langsmith
Robb College Tony Cartwright Prize$200Awarded 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. Eloise Knox
Robb College Ben Meredith Prize$200

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.

William Clemson
Robb College Ron Gannaway Prize$100

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 endeavour, charity, companionship, and consistent contribution to sporting and social activities.

Charlotte Menzies
Robb College Financial Management Research Centre Prize$200Awarded 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.Adrian Ponsonby-Burl
Robb College Gwyn James Prizenon-cash prizeAwarded 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 2023
Robb College Max Webster Art Prize$450Awarded 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.Breanna McKay
Robb College Women in Sport - Year Two Prize$1,000 residential feesAwarded 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 administratorMegan Redpath
Robb College Women in Sport - "Emerging Year Three Prize$1,000 residential feesAwarded 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 ClubLily Dunn
Robb College Gordon Williams Scholarship – Rugby Union $1,000 residential feesAwarded 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.Lily Dunn
Robb College Rambo Sports Scholarship – Rugby Union$1,000 residential feesAwarded 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. Will Clemson
Robb College Olympus Prize$4,000 residential feesAwarded to a Robb College resident who demonstrates exceptional sporting or athletic promise.Savannah White
St Albert's College Sarah Heagney Memorial Scholarship$1,200Awarded to the best all-round student. Not yet awarded 2023
Wright College R Norwood Memorial Prize$100Awarded to the final year student who has contributed most significantly to the life and wellbeing of the College and University.Not yet awarded 2023