Many universities offer various awards to students who excel in their units. This may include scholarships that reward hard work with financial assistance or networking opportunities, or awards designed to boost confidence and encourage further effort from them. If you are interested in applying for one of these prizes, check your university website as it should contain information regarding all the awards available to their students.
This prize honors young people who are making a difference in the world – from peacemakers to aid providers – as a form of motivation. Additionally, it can serve as an avenue for networking among peers in similar fields of endeavor.
Apply for this award by submitting an essay detailing how your project has positively impacted the economy, society, environment and culture. In order to be considered, an academic or professional staff member from the Faculty of Science must also endorse your application – this prize has an approximate value of up to $5000 and will be provided in one lump payment.
In the past, this prize has been bestowed upon scientists working on projects that benefit society as a whole, such as improving health outcomes or providing education about scientific topics or developing technologies that can assist humanity. Along with receiving their cash prize award, winners are expected to promote their work to the general public either through media presentations or writing about it for newspapers or magazines.
The Sydney Prize was created in 1964 through a donation from the Sydney University Chinese Students’ Association. Art and design students pursuing creative research on Indigenous Australian art and cultural heritage with approved fieldwork proposals from their supervisor(s). The grant enables these students to enhance their skills while promoting Indigenous art and culture. The Industry Prize offers its winner with cash, certificate of merit and access to either Australia or China-based professional development workshops. It was created to enable Master of Moving Image students to complete industry projects while gaining invaluable experience, with its annual value at $21,000 that can be applied towards tuition fees, the Industry Project Fee and production services necessary for creating your final film project. Alternatively, use it showcase your film at industry events!