Melbourne School of Land and Environment
Undergraduate Awards
Discipline |
Prize |
Contact |
Value/Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Sir Samuel Wadham Prize Donor: Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology. Eligibility: Dux of Bachelor of Agricultural Science |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
Medal plus cash reward Annual Award |
| Agricultural Science | Loxton Bequest R6.110 |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
(Determined by the Council) $5,000 in 2008 |
| Agricultural Science | Cecil C Taylor Bursaries Donor: The late Cecil C Taylor, formerly a grazier in North-Central Victoria, directed his trustees to invest the sum of <20,000. Eligibility: Candidates intending to undertake a course in Agricultural Science at the University of Melbourne Selection Criteria: The Bursaries are to be awarded by a selection committee comprising a representative of the University, a representative of the trustees and a member of the deceased's family as named in the donor's Will Special Conditions: The selection committee has discretion as to (a) the number and tenure of bursaries to be awarded; (b) whether, in addition to the payment of ordinary university fees and charges, the bursaries may be applied to the payment of boarding fees; and (c) whether a special grant may be made to cover books and clothing or other things to enable any applicant to be fully equipped to enter and be maintained during the tenure of any bursary. If at any time the Melbourne School of Land and Environment is of the opinion that a bursar is not pursuing his or her studies satisfactorily, it may recommend to the selection committee that the tenure of the Bursary be terminated. |
Contact: Student Support Services Ph: 8344-6053 |
Up to $1,000 Annual Award |
| Agricultural Science Biological Chemistry |
James Cuming Prize in Biological Chemistry R6.26 |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$550 in 2008 Annual Award |
| Agricultural Science Geology |
WH Ferguson Memorial Prize R6.72(47) |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$200 in 2008 Annual Award |
| Agricultural Science Research |
Eileen Mary Harris Scholarship R6.195 |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$3,000 in 2008 One or more awards from time to time |
| Agricultural Science Second Year |
HC Forster Prize R6.72(62) |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$350 in 2008 Annual Award |
| Agricultural Science Third Year |
JM Higgins Exhibition R6.72B(1) |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$500 Annual Award |
| Agricultural Science Third Year Plant Collection |
Brunning Prize R6.72(34) |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$200 in 2008 (NAI) Annual Award |
| Agricultural Science Fourth Year |
William Henry Lord Bursaries R6.121 |
Contact: Student Support Services Ph: 8344-6053 Applications: close 28 March |
$250 each in 2001 (Determined by the Council) Two annual awards |
| Agricultural Science Fourth Year |
Wrixon Exhibition R6.21 |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$450 in 2008 (NAI) Annual Award |
| Agricultural Science Final Year |
Clare Leslie Memorial Prize R6.72(133) |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
Medal and remaining NAI Annual Award |
| Agricultural Science Forest Science First Year |
The Caluna Prize R6.72(207) Donor: Ms Claire Rosalie Henrietta Taylor Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in the first year of either the Bachelor of Agricultural Science or the Bachelor of Forest Science. Selection Criteria: The prize is to be awarded on the recommendation of the dean of the Melbourne School of Land and Environment, in alternate years to the student enrolled in the first year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science who is awarded the highest aggregate mark or the student enrolled in the first year of the Bachelor of Forest Science who is awarded the highest aggregate mark. |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$1,000 in 2008 Annual Award |
| Agriculture | Adrian Meade Memorial Scholarship Donor: Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Co Ltd. Eligibility: Students accepting a place offered in the Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Commerce or Advanced Diploma of Agriculture, preferably from the Western region of Victoria or the South-East region of South Australia, and who show a proven interest in the dairy industry. Selection Criteria: Awarded to the eligible student with the highest ENTER score or equivalent in the award year, and who is entering into full-time study. Special Conditions: Not to be awarded to the recipient of another full Melbourne Scholarship or Cadetship except in unusual circumstances as approved by the Dean of the Melbourne School of Land and Environment. The Award will be made in conjunction with the selection round and offered at the same time as an offer of a place is made. Awarded for the duration of the undergraduate degree, including Honours Year where applicable, subject to satisfactory progress each year. |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$6,500 in 2007 Annual Award |
| Agriculture | Murray Goulburn Agriculture Establishment Bursary Donor: Murray Goulburn Co-operative Eligibility: Students accepting a place offered in the Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Food Science, who come from a rural area and preferably with an interest in the dairy industry. Selection Criteria: The eligible student with the highest ENTER score or equivalent. Special Conditions: The awardee should not be a recipient of another Melbourne Scholarship or Cadetship except in unusual circumstances as approved by the Dean. The Award will be made in conjunction with the selection round and offered at the same time as an offer of a place is made. |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$5,000 each Up to three annual awards |
| Agriculture First Year |
Olga Lawless Ziegler Scholarship R7.166 |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$5,000 each in 2008 five awards One or more awards from time to time |
| Agriculture Animal Science and Managment Food Science Resource Management |
William Allan Stewart Establishment Bursaries R6.215 Donor: Dr William Allan Stewart, medical practitioner. Eligibility: Australian citizens or permanent residents eligible for a HECS place through VTAC in eligible Bachelor or Advanced Diploma (higher education) courses. Selection Criteria: Awarded on the basis of academic merit on the recommendation of the Dean of the Melbourne School of Land and Environment. Preference may be given to students from rural areas. Special Conditions: Recipients of a Melbourne Scholarship, Faculty Scholarship, Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) Cadetship, the William Allan Stewart Scholarship or a Rural Bursary may not hold a William Allan Stewart Establishment Bursary concurrently. |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$3,000 Up to 6 awards |
| Agriculture Animal Science and Managment Food Science Resource Management |
William Allan Stewart Scholarship R6.215 Donor: Dr William Allan Stewart, medical practitioner. Eligibility: : Australian citizens or permanent residents who have completed Year 12 or International Baccalaureate who have not previously studied at tertiary level (excluding TAP and extension studies undertaken as part of a Year 12 program). Selection Criteria: Awarded on the recommendation of the Dean of the Melbourne School of Land and Environment (the Dean) to the top-ranking student entering First Year of an eligible degree in the Melbourne School of Land and Environment. The Dean may take into account additional information in the candidate's academic record or other information supplied by VTAC. Special Conditions: Recipients of a Melbourne Scholarship, Faculty Scholarship, Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) Cadetship, the William Allan Stewart Establishment Bursary or a Rural Bursary may not hold the William Allan Stewart Scholarship concurrently. |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
Full tuition fees Annual award |
| Agriculture Forestry Horticulture Resource Management |
John James Woodward Prize Donor: Trustees of the John James Woodward Memorial Prize Fund: Mrs L Philippa Woodward, and members of the Woodward family. The late Dr JJ Woodward (MBBS 1935) was a graduate of the University of Melbourne medical school who had a life-long interest in rural and environmental issues. His family has established this prize in his memory. Eligibility: Students in Second Year or a later year of undergraduate courses in agriculture, resource management, forestry or horticulture undertaking a sequence of subjects which focus on preservation of the environment especially in the field of Australian flora and who will further their studies in this area on a full-time basis during the following year of their undergraduate course. Selection Criteria: Awarded to the eligibile student with the highest aggregate results for the current year of study who is in some need of financial assistance. Special Conditions: Assessment of financial need. |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$2,000 - $ 2,500 Annual award |
| Animal Production | Arthur Sims Scholarship R6.72(39) |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$200 in 2008 (NAI) Annual award |
| Forest Science Field Studies |
Institute of Foresters of Australia John Chinner Medal Donor: The Institute of Foresters of Australia. The Medal is named in honour of Mr John Chinner, a distinguished former forester associated with the development of the School of Forestry. Eligibility: Students in the Bachelor of Forest Science course at the University of Melbourne. Selection Criteria: The most outstanding field. The selection committee will comprise three members, including the Head of the School of Forestry (or nominee) and the Director of University Studies, Creswick. |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
Medal Annual award |
| Forest Science Second Year Third Year |
RS Fox Forestry Bursaries R6.72(178) |
Contact: Student Support Services Ph: 8344-6053 |
Variable (Determined by the Council) One or more annual awards |
Forest Science |
Walter Massy-Greene Prize R6.72(61) |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$200 in 2008 Annual award |
| Geography | The SS Wood Memorial Scholarship R6.213 Donor: Mr Charles Hart and others in honour of his gomother Jessie Joyce Wood. Eligibility: Female honours students in Geography or Environment Studies Major. |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$2,000 in 2008 Annual award |
| Geography | Earth Tech Prize Donor: Earth Tech Australia Eligibility: Awarded to the highest placed student in Environmental Hydrology, Fluvial Geomorphology or Applied Ecology. |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$600 in 2008 Annual award |
| Horticulture | John D Bone Memorial Prize Donor: Faculty of Land and Food Resources. Eligibility: Full-time students eligible to commence Final Year studies on the Burnley Campus and who intend remaining in the nursery industry upon graduation. Selection Criteria: The character and personality of each candidate and the economic needs of each candidate. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of academic ability as well as future dedication towards the promotion of the nursery industry. The selection committee will comprise the Head of Burnley Campus or nominee, at least one other member of the Faculty of Land and Food Resources (usually the Head of Department of Resource Management and Horticulture), and a member or representative of the Bone family. Special Conditions: The committee may make a single award of $4,000 or two awards of $2,000. The committee may decline to award the Prize in any year. Applications should be made in writing and include information relevant to past and future nursery industry involvement and experience and current financial situation. |
Contact: Annie Bennett (Melbourne School of Land and Environment) Contact : Kylie Cannon |
$4,000 One or two annual awards to 2026 |
| Horticulture | The Thomas and Effie Lothian Memorial Prize R6.72(214) Donor: Mr Noel Lothian in memory of his parents Thomas and Effie Lothian. Eligibility: Student must be enrolled in the the final year of either the Advanced Diploma of Horticulture or the Bachelor of Horticulture at the Burnley campus Selection Criteria: The prize will be awarded on the recommendation of the dean of the Melbourne School of Land and Environment to the student who demonstrates all round excellence in ornamental Horticulture. |
Contact : Kylie Cannon (Melbourne School of Land and Environment) Ph: 9250-6800 Fax: 9250-6885 |
NAI Annual award |
| Horticulture | Marginson Prize Donor: Melbourne Parks and Waterways. Eligibility: Final Year students in one of the following courses: Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture), Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) (Honours), Bachelor of Horticulture, Bachelor of Horticulture (Honours), Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Horticulture), Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Turfgrass Science and Management), Graduate Diploma in Horticulture Selection Criteria: Based on marks obtained in the year of the awarding of the Scholarship, and on demonstrated interest in park management or public open-space issues. The selection committee will comprise Dr R Marginson, the Chief Executive of Melbourne Parks and Waterways or nominee, and the Head of Burnley Campus or nominee. Special Conditions: The committee may decline to award the Prize in any year. |
Contact: Annie Bennett (Melbourne School of Land and Environment) Contact : Kylie Cannon |
$500 Annual award |
| Melbourne School of Land and Environment | The Greater Shepparton City Council Bursary Donor: The Greater Shepparton City Council Eligibility: Commencing Students in the Faculty’s undergraduate courses conducted at the Dookie campus. Selection Criteria: Based principally on academic merit, as measured by the student’s year 12 results, but considering for special circumstances as defined by Access Melbourne criteria may be taken into account.Candidated will be assessed by a scholarship and bursary committee of the Faculty. Special Conditions: Three bursaries will be available annually for the first year of enrolment in an undergraduate in an undergraduate course conducated at the Faculty of Land and Food Resources Dookie Campus. |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$700 Annual award to 2010 |
| Melbourne School of Land and Environment | Murray Goulburn Honours Scholarship Donor: Murray Gouburn Co-operative Eligibility: Students entering the Honours year of Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Degree with Honours), Bachelor of Agriculture (Degree with Honours), or Bachelor of Food Science (Degree with Honours), coming from a rural area, and preferably with an interest in the dairy industry. Selection Criteria: The prize will be awarded to the student(s) with the highest mean weighted score in the final year of their pass degree. |
Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
$5,000 Annual award |
| Melbourne School of Land and Environment | RWS Nicholas Agricultural Science scholarship | Contact: Melbourne School of Land & Environment Student Centre Ph: 8344-0276 Fax: 9348-5570 |
|
| Nursery Studies | The Maurice and Helen Wood Memorial Scholarship R6.72(213) Donor: The family of Maurice and Helen Wood, founders of Woodlyn Nurseries. Eligibility: Graduates of the Burnley campus. Selection Criteria: The prize will be awarded on the recommendation of the dean of the Melbourne School of Land and Environment to the student who demonstrates the potential to make a major contribution to the nursery industry. Special Conditions: Applicants must be Australian citizens with permanent resident status. |
Contact : Kylie Cannon (Undergraduate Studies) (Melbourne School of Land and Environment) Ph: 9250-6800 Fax: 9250-6885 |
NAI Annual award |