James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

To the most outstanding student completing level 3 of the BSW at any campus of James Cook University by any mode of study;

$150.

To the Townsville campus student who obtains the highest pass in CO3612:04 Investment Analysis;

$1,000.

To the student who has evidenced a strong commitment to their personal professional development throughout the four years leading to the degree of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy;

Application fee to the AccOT program, valued at approximately $150.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a Tourism subject approved by the donor;

$200 (subject to this amount being available in the fund).

To the student of non-francophone descent who obtains the highest pass in FR1002:03;

$100.

To the student of non-francophone descent who obtains the highest pass in FR2202:04;

$100.

To the student of non-francophone descent who obtains the highest pass in FR3302:06;

$100.

To the student with the highest aggregate mark for 6 units of level 1 literature subjects undertaken within the discipline of English;

$500.

To the student who has successfully completed a Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology and is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in level 4 of the course;

$300.

If within two years of receiving the Prize, the winner presents a paper to the APS Annual Conference based on the work for which the Prize was awarded:

the registration fee to the APS Annual Conference will be paid by the Society to the Organising Committee of the Conference at which the paper is presented;

the processing fee for Associate membership will be waived if application is made within the year of receiving the award.

To the student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance and shown a strong interest and ability in level 3 Clinical Microbiology and related subjects leading to a major in Microbiology within the degree of Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences.

A commemorative medal and one year's free membership of the Australian Society for Microbiology.

To the student enrolled in level 1 English for the first time whose work exhibits the most consistent endeavour and improvement from the commencement to the conclusion of the level 1 English studies;

$500.

To the student enrolled in level 3 of the Bachelor of Nursing Science who achieves the highest pass in the psychiatric nursing elective;

One year's membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses.

To the student who is the top Cairns Campus graduate in initial teacher education completing a Graduate Bachelor of Education degree;

(i) Full membership of the Australian College of Education for one year, recipients may post nominals MACE after their name;
(ii) a package of the College's preceding year's publications of Unicorn, Education Review and the Chapter's newsletters for the year.

To the student who is the top Cairns Campus graduate in initial teacher education completing a Bachelor of Education;

(i) Full membership of the Australian College of Education for one year, recipients may post nominals MACE after their name;
(ii) a package of the College's publications of Unicorn, Education Review and the Chapter's newsletters for the year.

To the student who is the top Townsville campus graduate in initial teacher education completing a Bachelor of Education;

(i) Associate membership of the Australian College of Education for one year;
(ii) a package of the College's publications of Unicorn, Education Review and the Chapter's newsletters for the year.

To the midwifery graduate who has demonstrated excellence in both clinical practice and academic achievement;

handcarved wooden stethoscope (valued at $100).

To the graduating student in Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine who has demonstrated the best overall performance;

A commemorative medal.

To the student who has successfully completed 72 units of study including at least 12 units of level 3 Computer Science and who is deemed to have achieved the best performance in theoretical work in their studies in Computer Science;

$200 and one year's free membership of the Australian Computer Society.

To the student who has completed studies in Educational Administration with the highest overall achievement;

One year's membership of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders, a commemorative plaque and book vouchers to the value of $150. Total prize value approximately $350.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 Economics subject approved by the donor;

$300.

To the student who has the greatest potential to contribute to the North Queensland economy;

$250 and twelve months membership to the Australian Institute of Management.

To the student who receives the top mark/grade in the core English Language and Literacy subject in their teacher education course.

Annual membership in the professional Association.

To the first year Bachelor of Psychology student who has the highest average mark in the two core subjects in level 1 psychology on the Townsville campus;

Student membership of the Australian Psychological Society for 12 months and a book voucher to the value of $40.

Part-time Bachelor of Psychology students are eligible for the prize only after they have completed both core subjects;

In the event of two or more students having tied average scores, the prize shall be awarded to the student who scores the highest average mark from the final examinations in the two core subjects.

To the second year Bachelor of Psychology student who has the highest average mark in the core subjects in level 2 psychology on the Townsville campus;

Student membership of the Australian Psychological Society for 12 months and a book voucher to the value of $40.

Part-time Bachelor of Psychology students are eligible for the prize only after they have completed the level 2 core subjects in psychology;

In the event of two or more students having tied average scores, the prize shall be awarded to the student who scores the highest average mark from the final examinations in the level 2 core subjects in psychology.

To the third year Bachelor of Psychology student who has the highest average mark in the core subjects in level 3 psychology on the Townsville campus;

Student membership of the Australian Psychological Society for 12 months and a book voucher to the value of $40.

Part-time Bachelor of Psychology students are eligible for the prize only after they have completed all core subjects in level 3 psychology;

In the event of two or more students having tied average scores, the prize shall be awarded to the student who scores the highest average mark from the final examinations in the core subjects in level 3 psychology.

To the student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding year of performance and shown a strong interest and ability in level 3 in immunology and related subjects within the degree of Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or leading to a major in microbiology within the degree of Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences and is enrolled in a degree program at James Cook University in the following year;

One year's free membership of the Australian Society for Immunology and a book voucher to the value of $40;

In the event of there being no level 3 candidate of sufficient merit, the Committee may recommend that the prize be awarded to a suitably qualified honours student.

To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance in level 3 parasitology subjects;

$400.

To the student who has obtained the best overall result in level 2 and level 3 Civil Engineering subjects concerned with steel structures --

$200 and a certificate.

To the student (or students) who, in the opinion of the committee, has demonstrated, at level 2, the best overall performance and ability in biochemistry subjects, BC2013 , BC2023 and BC2024 , leading to a major in Biochemistry within the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree;

$200 and recognition on a perpetual shield.

To the student (or students) who, in the opinion of the committee, has demonstrated, at level 3, the best overall performance and ability in biochemistry subjects, BC3101 , BC3102 , BC3201 and BC3202 , leading to a major in Biochemistry within the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree;

$200 and recognition on a perpetual shield.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in any level 1 Politics subject;

$400.

To the student whose essay on a drama topic in any level 2 or level 3 subject is deemed to have reached the highest standard;

$815 and a copy of the play "Monologue for Two Voices" by Brian Unkles.

To the student who obtains the best overall pass in Mechanical Engineering subjects concerned directly with acoustic and vibration engineering;

$250.

To the student who has successfully completed the Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Education with Honours in Early Childhood Education with the highest overall achievement in both academic studies and professional experience in the final year;

$200.

To the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing Science with Honours whose thesis is deemed to have made the most significant contribution to nursing knowledge and practice;

$200, a silver medal and a certificate.

To the Townsville student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 accounting and finance subject approved by the donor;

$450.

To each of the two students who, having achieved the highest passes in level 1 English literature, commence in the next year succeeding the English Honours Program in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, at least one prize to be awarded to a student enrolling in at least 6 units of level 2 Early English subjects;

$1,000 in each case, $500 being payable on enrolment in the level 2 subjects and the other $500 on enrolment in the final year of the course, no later than two years following the award of the first instalment.

To each of the two students who have achieved the highest passes in at least 6 units of level 2 Early English subjects within the School of Humanities and who in the next year succeeding enrol within the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences in a level 3 Early English subject;

$500 in each case payable on enrolment by the winners in the level 3 subject(s).

To the undergraduate student who shows the greatest proficiency in a level 2 Australian literature subject;

$500 and a book to be chosen by the donor.

To the undergraduate student who shows the greatest proficiency in a level 3 Australian literature subject;

$500 and a book to be chosen by the donor.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in the level 1 subject relating to Microeconomics;

$250.

To the student who has completed the Bachelor of Community Welfare at any campus of JCU and is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in the course;

$400.

To the student who achieves the best results in the subjects Contract 1 and Contract 2;

$750.

Prize A: To the student who, having completed level 1 accounting and finance subjects equivalent in value to not less than 12 units, achieves the best overall result in those subjects;

Prize B: To the student who, having completed level 2 accounting and finance subjects equivalent in value to not less than 18 units, achieves the best overall result in those subjects;

Prize C: To the student who, having completed level 3 accounting and finance subjects equivalent in value to not less than 16 units, achieves the best overall result in those subjects and thereby satisfies the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Society of CPAs.

Prize A: $500 and a medallion

Prize B: $500 and a medallion

Prize C: $500, medallion, certificate and two years' free membership of the Australian Society of CPAs.

To the student who has completed the academic requirements for a pass degree in the School of Business and who is deemed to have obtained the best overall performance in the course;

A commemorative medal.

To the graduating student in an undergraduate (including honours) degree administered by the Faculty who is deemed by the Heads of School in the Faculty to have best demonstrated both (i) academic excellence, and (ii) leadership or community service, during the period he or she has been enrolled at JCU;

An engraved commemorative medal;

Only students who have been enrolled for at least the final two years of their degree at the University and who are nominated by their Head of School are eligible. In the event that no graduating student is deemed to fulfil both criteria, the Medal will not be awarded.

To the Cairns campus student(s) with an outstanding software engineering result in the subject CP3120:03 Object Oriented Software Engineering;

$300.

To the student who, having completed Year 12 (or equivalent) studies in the previous academic year, has fulfilled, as a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Music, the requirements of Degree Requirement 2, and is deemed to have demonstrated the best overall achievement;

$150.

To the undergraduate student who shows the greatest proficiency in an approved level 2 English subject;

$625.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in the pathology component of the level 4 studies towards the degree of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery;

$1,000.

To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance and ability in level 4 of a course of studies leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in disciplines within the Biological Sciences group;

Books to the value of approximately $500.

To the Townsville campus student who has successfully completed the Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Education with Honours in Primary Education with the highest overall achievement in both academic studies and professional experience in the final year;

A voucher valued at $200.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in the level 3 subjects based on practical work;

$100.

To the student who achieves the highest grade in a level 2 or level 3 Creative Writing subject offered by the discipline of English within the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Science and whose creative writing includes content relevant to Australia;

$150.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 accounting and finance subject approved by the donor;

$500.

To the student who has demonstrated the best performance and overall ability in EG4010:06 (Thesis);

$500.

To the level 3 Tropical Environment Studies and Geography student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance in environmental studies and who has shown a strong interest and ability in conservation and who, in the year succeeding enrols in Honours at James Cook University;

$550.

To the student who exhibits exceptional talent in field geology as assessed from the compilation and presentation of a thesis or a mapping project which forms part of the degree requirements of either the Bachelor of Science with Honours or the Graduate Diploma of Science;

$250.

To students of exceptional merit who have generally achieved a standard at exit equal to or better than those awarded university medals but missed just one criterion marginally;

$500, this amount to include an engraved medal from the Faculty in a form to be decided by the Faculty Executive Committee;

The medal is to be offered on an occasional basis.

To the earth science student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance in undergraduate studies;

A gold medal.

To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance in the final year of preservice teacher education in the Bachelor of Education, the Bachelor of Education with Honours or combined courses which include either of these courses; (see note 2);

$100.

The Head of School shall consult with the Director of Professional Experience for school experience performance.

Best overall performance shall be determined on the basis of results in academic subjects, and by taking into account level of performance in the final year of school experience as indicated in the School Experience Report/s.

In the case of candidates enrolled in combined degree courses the results of the final year of the BEd component of the award will be considered (in the calendar year they completed that academic year).

In cases where, on the basis of final year subject results, two or more candidates are equal, the results in component parts of subjects will be considered.

To the student who has completed the degree of Bachelor of Engineering with Class I Honours in the discipline of Computer Systems Engineering and who has obtained the highest average weighted mark for the final year of the course;

$200.

The prize will not be awarded in any year where there are no Class I Honours graduates.

To the student who has written the best essay in the level 1 Women's Studies subject in Semester 2 either through distance education or on the Cairns campus;

$250.

To the student enrolled in a postgraduate degree or diploma course in Australian Literature, or in another literature in English, and who is deemed by the Head of the School of Humanities to be the most outstanding of the year;

$400.

To the student who has demonstrated, primarily at level 3, the best overall performance and ability in chemistry subjects leading to a major in Chemistry within the degree of Bachelor of Science;

A commemorative medal and books to the value of approximately $100.

To the first year nursing science student who has displayed the highest level of clinical skills during the aged care component of a level 1 nursing science subject;

$200.

To the student who has demonstrated the best overall ability in honours level studies and whose research thesis is relevant to the sustainable use of the Great Barrier Reef;

To be advised each year.

To the best mature age (25 years and over) female honours student in Social Work or Community Welfare at the Townsville campus, whose research is focussed on the role of women in regional or rural areas in sustaining family welfare in the context of social change and/or cultural diversity;

$1000.

To the student who has demonstrated the best over-all performance and ability at level 2 in the subjects of mathematics and physics;

$400 and a commemorative medal.

Undergraduate students shall be eligible to compete for the prize;

Awarded to the candidate who submits the short story of not more than 2,000 words, judged to be the best submitted in the particular year;

Each candidate shall submit one short story accompanied by a statement of his/her full name and a declaration that the short story is his/her own work and a statement of his/her standing in the University to the Registrar of the University not later than 30 September or such other date as the Council may prescribe or in any other particular case allow;

Each candidate may submit no more than one short story in any one year;

No person may be awarded a prize more than once;

If, in the opinion of the committee, two or more short stories in any one year are deemed to be of equal merit, it shall recommend that the prize be awarded to the youngest candidate;

Each short story submitted shall become the property of the University and may be retained by it and deposited in its Library;

The winning story will be published in the Townsville Bulletin and at the discretion of the Townsville Bulletin , any other stories entered in the competition may be published.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in level 2 Southeast Asian history;

$100.

To the graduating nursing science student who has gained the highest aggregate marks in BM1011 , BM1022 , PP2131 , PP2231 ;

$300.

To the student who has successfully completed 72 units of study including at least 12 units of level 3 Computer Science and who is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in the level 3 subjects in Computer Science;

$400 and a commemorative medal.

To the student who obtains the best level 1 results in one of the following degree programs which lead to membership of the IEEE:

Bachelor of Engineering - students who have selected Electrical and Electronic or Computer Systems Engineering in level 2 or;

Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Computing (Computer Technology or IT Professional major) or;

Any joint Degree that includes one of the above.

$200 plus a one-year student membership of the IEEE.

To the best level 4 student who is a student member of the IEEE and who is enrolled in one of the following degree programs:

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronic or Computer Systems Engineering or;

Bachelor of Information Technology or;

Any joint Degree that includes one of the above.

$300 plus a one-year graduate membership of the IEEE.

To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance and ability in ME2512:03 (Thermofluid Mechanics); ME3512:03 (Heat and Mass Transfer); and ME4522:03 (Energy Conversion and Refrigeration);

$200.

To an outstanding student in the final year of an electrical and electronic engineering degree or computer systems engineering degree, which is mutually accredited by the Institution of Engineers, Australia (IEAust) and the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE);

$250, a certificate and two years free membership of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) upon graduation.

To the student who has presented the best level 4 thesis seminar;

$250 and a commemorative medal.

To the student proceeding into level 2 Electrical Engineering who obtains the highest pass in EG1012:03 (Electrical and Electronic Engineering);

A commemorative medal and a certificate.

To the student exhibiting outstanding achievement in the structural subjects CS3000:03 Structural Analysis and CS4006:03 Advanced Structural Analysis;

Bookshop voucher to the value of $100 and an Award Certificate.

To the student who in the opinion of the Head of School has demonstrated the best overall contribution to an area concerned with Applied Psychology;

$200 (subject to this amount being available in the fund).

To the student who obtains the highest pass in any level 2 Australian history subject;

$300.

To the student who achieves the best overall results from the study of at least 8 units of level 2 and 12 units of level 3 Anthropology subjects;

$300 (subject to this amount being available in the fund).

For the woman student who is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in a three-year sequence of level 1, level 2 and level 3 English subjects undertaken at the Townsville campus;

$500.

To the Townsville campus student who has successfully completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Journalism and who is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance;

A paid engagement for one month with the Townsville Bulletin .

To the student who is deemed to have made the most significant contribution to one or more of the Indigenous Australian and Islander History subjects;

$300 and three volumes of the prizewinner's choice from the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies catalogue.

To the Townsville campus student who has qualified for the Bachelor of Social Work and is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in the course;

$750.

To an Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander student enrolled in one or both of level 1 and level 2 of the Bachelor of Community Welfare or one or more of level 1, level 2 and level 3 of the Bachelor of Social Work degree course;

$300; and

Awarded on the basis of either a written and/or oral submission to the selection committee. Criteria for selection are demonstration of awareness and understanding of issues facing indigenous people and ability to discuss how the student will use life experiences and current studies for the benefit of indigenous people.

No person shall be awarded the prize more than once;

Mature-age students are particularly encouraged to apply;

In cases of doubt the selection committee shall determine eligibility to apply.

Prize A: To the student who best demonstrates excellence in level 3 Organic Chemistry;

Prize B: To the student who best demonstrates excellence in level 3 Marine Biology;

$250 each prize.

To the candidate completing the Bachelor of Engineering degree in the discipline area of Civil and Environmental Engineering with Class I Honours who has shown a high quality of performance throughout the course, has shown outstanding merit in the candidate's field of specialisation and has enrolled in the school to study for the initial year of a postgraduate degree in Engineering;

$2,500;

If no prize is awarded in one year the amount available for that year may be used to:
award a second prize in the following or a subsequent year,
or
award a further prize to a previous holder of the prize who while enrolled in Civil and Environmental Engineering is continuing to undertake with distinction the second or subsequent year of a postgraduate degree in Engineering.

To the best first year mathematics result in MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations and MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques by a Cairns student;

$300.

To the student who attains the highest grade point average at the completion of the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Perioperative Care);

Book voucher to the value of $250.

To the student who has achieved the highest pass in a level 1 accounting and finance subject approved by the donor;

$250.

To the student who has demonstrated the most improvement in Occupational Therapy subjects from level 1 through to level 4.

$250.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a Tourism subject approved by the donor;

$150 (subject to this amount being available in the fund).

To the student graduating Bachelor of Laws who has the most distinguished academic record throughout his or her undergraduate course for the degree of Bachelor of Laws;

$200.

To the candidate completing the Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) degree with Class I Honours who has demonstrated the best overall performance throughout the course in Environmental Engineering subjects;

$750 and a commemorative medal.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in LA1006:03 Legal Studies;

A book voucher to the value of $200.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in LA2015:03 Land Law 1;

A book voucher to the value of $200.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in LA2013:03 Constitutional Law 1;

A book voucher to the value of $200.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in Commercial Law 1 in the course for the Bachelor of Laws;

A six month subscription to an on-line comprehensive Legal research package.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in Principles of Equity in the course for the Bachelor of Laws;

A six month subscription to an on-line comprehensive Legal research package.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 or level 4 elective subject selected by the Head of the School of Law;

A six month subscription to an on-line comprehensive Legal research package.

To the student who achieves the best result in LA4019:03 Conveyancing and Drafting;

A six month subscription to an on-line comprehensive Legal research package.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in the Commercial Law subjects in the course for the Bachelor of Laws;

A six month subscription to an on-line comprehensive Legal research package.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in Law of Trusts in the course for the Bachelor of Laws;

A six month subscription to an on-line comprehensive Legal research package.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 or level 4 elective subject chosen by the Head of School;

A six month subscription to an on-line comprehensive Legal research package.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 or level 4 elective subject chosen by the Head of School;

A six month subscription to an on-line comprehensive Legal research package.

To the student who obtains the best overall result in subjects which relate to Local Government Engineering:

$750.

Undergraduate students who enter on their studies at the University not more than six years prior to the date fixed in each year for the submission of entries shall be eligible to compete for the prize;

Awarded to the candidate who submits the lyric poem, which may be of any length, judged to be the best submitted in the particular year;

Each candidate shall submit one poem accompanied by a statement of his/her full name and a declaration that the poem is his/her own work and a statement of his/her standing in the University to the Registrar of the University no later than 30 September or such other date as the Council may prescribe or in any other particular case allow;

Each candidate may submit no more than one poem in any one year;

No person may be awarded a prize more than once;

If, in the opinion of the committee, two or more poems in any one year are deemed to be of equal merit, it shall recommend that the prize be awarded to the youngest candidate;

Each poem submitted shall become the property of the University and may be retained by it and deposited in its Library.

To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance in level 2 subjects specified in the Bachelor of Laws rules;

$300;

In awarding the prize, preference will normally be given to a student whose home residence is in the geographical area covered by the jurisdiction of the Mackay District Law Association.

To a full-time student from the Mackay region, enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws degree, who has gained the highest pass in their level 1 Law subjects;

$250;

The recipient of the prize will also be offered a paid clerkship with the firm over the December/January vacation period.

To a full-time student from the Mackay region, enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws degree, who has gained the highest pass in their level 2 Law subjects;

$250;

The recipient of the prize will also be offered a paid clerkship with the firm over the December/January vacation period.

To a full-time student enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws degree, who has gained the highest pass in their level 3 Law subjects;

$500;

The recipient of the prize will also be offered a paid clerkship with the firm over the December/January vacation period.

To the student who, being a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Laws with Honours, attains the highest mark in the research assignment required for the award of the degree;

A commemorative medal.

To the best performed student who:

has completed level 1 of the Bachelor of Nursing Science program;

has demonstrated outstanding competence in clinical practice;

has received a credit average or better in subjects;

and in the next year enrols in the level 2 program;

$500.

To the student who has completed the degree of Bachelor of Engineering with Class I Honours in Mechanical Engineering and who has obtained the highest average weighted mark for the whole of the course;

$250;

The prize will not be awarded in any year where there are no Class I Honours graduates.

To the student who attains the highest grade point average at the completion of the Postgraduate Certificate of Travel Medicine;

A commemorative medal.

To the level 2 Earth Science student, continuing into level 3, who is deemed to have achieved the best result in the level 2 field mapping excursion project;

A book of value up to $75 (the upper limit to be adjusted thereafter in line with normal cost increases).

To the student enrolled in level 2 of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery course whose background is from North Queensland and who demonstrates the greatest interest in and aptitude for rural medical practice;

$500.

To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance in level 2 engineering subjects and is in the branch of Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering within the degree of Bachelor of Engineering;

$350.

To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance and ability in level 2 Industrial Chemistry subjects in the Bachelor of Science and is proceeding to a major in Industrial Chemistry in level 3 of the course;

$350.

To the student who obtains the best overall performance in the Graduate Diploma of Tourism;

$100 (subject to this money being available in the fund).

To the Townsville campus student who has successfully completed the first year of the Bachelor of Education with the highest overall achievement in academic studies;

$100.

To the Townsville campus student who achieves the highest pass in LA1004:03 Principles of Criminal Law B and enrols for law degree studies in the following year at the Townsville campus;

$250.

Restricted to students continuing their law studies at James Cook University.

To the graduating Bachelor of Laws student who is a local resident of Cairns and graduates with the highest grade point average for the law component of their degree. The recipient must have undertaken all of their studies from the Cairns campus;

$600.

To the student graduating Bachelor of Laws who at the first time of sitting obtains the highest aggregate marks in the following subjects of the Bachelor of Laws:

Taxation Law

Administrative Law

Civil Procedure

Succession;

$600;

In awarding the prize, preference will normally be given to a student who has completed Grade 12 at a secondary school situated within the Northern Judicial District of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

To the Townsville campus Engineering student who achieves the highest pass in the subject CS2004:03 (Surveying and Construction);

$250 plus Institution Shield and an annual subscription to `Measure & Map (M&M)' magazine.

To the best overall level 3 student enrolled in the Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis subjects;

$250 plus Institution Shield and an annual subscription to `Measure & Map (M&M)' magazine.

To the student who at the first time of sitting achieves the highest pass in LA3006:03 Administrative Law in the Bachelor of Laws course;

$400.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 2 accounting and finance subject approved by the donor;

$500.

To the most deserving student (Cairns campus) as chosen by the vote of the graduating class;

$300.

To the student who has achieved the highest overall grade across the full four years of the program;

$250.

To the student who has overall achieved the best results in the clinical education component subjects of OT3004 , OT3005 and OT4001 or OT4101 .

$250.

To the student who achieves the best result in LA4032:03 (Family Law);

$250.

To the student who has made the most significant progress in development of professional character and ability in level 3 and 4 of the course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. In making the recommendation, consideration shall be given to the student's participation in activities outside the normal scope of the formal course for the degree and service in student affairs, as well as the student's academic records and performance in clinical practice;

$100.

To the most deserving Townsville student, as chosen by the vote of the graduating class;

$400.

To the student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance and shown a strong interest and ability in level 3 Immunology and related subjects leading to a major in Microbiology within the degree of Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences;

A commemorative medal;

In the event of there being no final year candidate of sufficient merit, the committee may recommend that the Prize be awarded to a suitably qualified honours student.

To the student who obtains the highest results for level 3 Earth Science subjects related to the petroleum industry;

To be advised by PESA each year.

To the student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance and shown strong interest and ability, primarily in the final year in Botany subjects leading to a major in Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology within the degrees of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science with Honours;

$100 and a commemorative medal.

To the student whose thesis for the BA with Honours in English or for the Master of Arts in English is the most outstanding of the year;

$600.

To the student who has successfully completed the tourism honours course and who is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in the degree;

$150 (subject to this amount being available in the fund).

To the Townsville campus student who has enrolled in and successfully completed not less than 18 units of level 2 accounting and finance subjects in not more than two consecutive academic years and has exhibited the most consistent endeavour and improvement in those subjects during the period of enrolment;

$200.

To the student who has completed level 1 of a bachelor degree within the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts and has achieved the best overall performance in any level 1 accounting and finance subjects in accounting and/or auditing taken concurrently;

$400 and the offer of paid work experience during university vacations.

To the student who has completed the requirements of the Bachelor of Nursing Science and who is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in the course;

$500.

To the Earth Science student proceeding into level 2 who is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in level 1 studies;

Estwing geological pick and leather holster.

To the Townsville campus student who obtains the highest overall result in the final year primary professional development subject;

$100.

To the student who obtains the best result in the subject LA4011:03 Environmental Law;

$650.

To the LLB graduate gaining the highest aggregate marks in Law of Contract, Torts A, Torts B, Land Law, Commercial Law, Company Law and Principles of Equity;

$750.

To the student who has demonstrated the best performance and overall ability in level 3 of the tourism course;

Voucher to the approximate value of $320.

To the Townsville campus student who at the first time of sitting is of sufficient merit and achieves the highest mark in the subject Evidence in level 3 of the Bachelor of Laws:

$250.

To the Towsville campus student who at the first time of sitting is of sufficient merit and achieves the highest mark in the subject Civil Procedure in level 4 of the Bachelor of Laws:

$250.

To the student who undertakes an Honours Thesis in North Queensland History and is deemed to be the most outstanding of the year;

$1,000;

Other things being equal, preference will be given to students who were born in North Queensland.

To the student who is a full-time Bachelor of Laws student who attains the highest grade point average in level 3 of their course;

$750 and an offer of part-time employment as a research clerk with Roberts Nehmer McKee.

To the student who shows the greatest proficiency in the Master of Science course and research program in Tropical Veterinary Science;

$300.

To the student who has demonstrated the best performance and overall ability in level 2 Zoology subjects;

$200.

To the student who has demonstrated the best performance and overall ability in level 3 Zoology subjects;

$300.

To the student who has completed the Bachelor of Arts with Class I Honours in French and is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in all the level 4 requirements of the honours course;

$100.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 English literature subject;

$250.

To the Townsville campus student who obtains the highest pass in BU1000:03 (Business Communication and Information Technology);

$250.

To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance and ability in level 2 Chemistry subjects and is proceeding to a major in Chemistry at James Cook University within the degree of Bachelor of Science or the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science;

Books to the value of $150.

To the student who has demonstrated the best performance in level 1 Introductory Chemistry (A and B) and who subsequently enrols in no less than nine units of level 2 chemistry subjects within the degree of Bachelor of Science or the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science;

$400.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in CS3004:03 (Transportation Engineering);

$1,000.

To the student who has produced the best honours thesis in level 4 of the tourism course;

$1,000.

To the student who achieves the best results from the study of at least 8 units of level 2 and at least 8 units of level 3 Geography subjects;

$100, a medal and one year's membership of the Society.

To the student enrolled in the School of Medicine who has demonstrated their abilities in rurally oriented subjects and demonstrated interest in and commitment to a career in rural medicine;

Sponsorship to attend the annual RDAQ conference, membership of the association for 12 months, a certificate and $250.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in any level 3 or level 4 Australian history subject;

$700.

To Engineering students of exceptional merit who do not qualify for the award of a University Medal but who have achieved Class I Honours and an excellent undergraduate weighted average score;

An engraved commemorative medal, to the value of approximately $300, from the Faculty in a form to be decided by the Faculty Committee;

The Medal is to be offered on an occasional basis.

To the full-time student who achieves the best overall pass in level 1 of the Bachelor of Engineering at the Cairns Campus;

$100 and a certificate;

Only full-time students who have enrolled in level 2 of the Bachelor of Engineering at the University are eligible for the award.

To the full-time student who achieves the best overall pass in level 1 of the Bachelor of Engineering at the Townsville Campus;

$100 and a certificate;

Only full-time students who have enrolled in level 2 of the Bachelor of Engineering at the University are eligible for the award.

To the graduating student who has obtained the highest weighted average score in the School of Engineering;

$300.

To students of exceptional merit who have achieved Class I Honours in marine biology and aquaculture for their thesis and excellent scores for the other components of Honours;

$200 and a certificate.

To the student not enrolled at the Townsville campus who has qualified for the Bachelor of Social Work and is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in the course;

$400.

To the student who has written the best essay in WC1001 in Semester 1 on the Townsville Campus;

$250.

To the student who has been the most outstanding level 1 student in Science disciplines that year;

$250.

To the student completing level 2 who gained the highest grade in the clinical practice subjects NS2011 and NS2213 ;

$250.

To the undergraduate student who has achieved the highest result in the level 1 subject, Effective Writing;

$350.

To the graduating student in the Master of Public Health program who has demonstrated the best overall performance;

A commemorative medal.

To the student who achieves the highest grade point average in the LLB component of a joint degree;

$1,000.

To the student who is deemed to have achieved an outstanding level of performance and shown a strong interest and ability, primarily at level 3, in Botany subjects leading to a major in Botany within the degree of Bachelor of Science;

$100 and a commemorative medal.

To the student who has demonstrated a high level of proficiency and interest in the subject OT3003 Design for Therapy;

Certificate and voucher from the Smith and Nephew Rehabilitation catalogue to the value of $150.

To the graduating female student in the Post-Registration Bachelor of Nursing Science who gains the highest Grade Point Average (Townsville Campus);

$100.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in CS3001:03 (Concrete Engineering);

$500 and a selected text.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 accounting and finance subject approved by the donor;

$200 and one year subscription to the Institute's Journal.

To the Townsville campus student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 accounting and finance subject approved by the donor;

$500.

To the student who, in the opinion of the Faculty Committee, has been the most outstanding level 1 student in the Faculty that year;

$150.

The Prize is to be offered annually.

The Prize is to be rotated among the Faculties in reverse alphabetical order, that is,

Science, Engineering and Information Technology
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences
Law, Business and the Creative Arts
Arts, Education and Social Sciences

To the student who has evidenced sound academic achievement (as determined by average grades) and excellent community promotion (as determined by feedback from the community organisations visited during the second year community practicals) during the second year of the occupational therapy degree;

$250 worth of medical/surgical/therapeutic equipment to be ordered through Townsville Medical Surgical Supplies.

To the Townsville student who has successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts with Honours specialising in English and is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in English in the course;

$500.

To the Townsville campus student who obtains the highest pass in either level 2 or level 3 cinema studies;

$300.

To the student who gains the highest Grade Point Average in level 1 of the Bachelor of Nursing Science course;

$300.

To the student who gains the highest Grade Point Average in level 2 of the Bachelor of Nursing Science course;

$300.

To the second year nursing student who has shown the most improvement over the first two years of the course;

Book voucher to the value of $200.

To the student who obtains the best weighted average mark in the following level 4 subjects;

$500.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in level 2 Marine Chemistry and Chemical Ecology;

$100.

To the students who obtain the highest pass in the following level 3 subject areas:
Prize B -- Marine Biology
Prize C -- Sedimentology
Prize D -- Marine Physics
Prize E -- Marine Studies and Statistics;

$100 each prize.

To the student who has demonstrated the best performance and overall ability in level 2 of the tourism course;

$250.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 2 subject in Marketing;

$250.

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 subject in International Trade;

$250.

To the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) student deemed by the Focus Group to have obtained a very high level of achievement for the Final Practicum Report in ED4499 ;

$100.

To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance and ability in level 2 of a course of studies leading to the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Studies);

$250.

For the woman student who is deemed to have achieved the best overall performance in a three-year sequence of level 1, level 2 and level 3 English subjects undertaken at the Cairns Campus;

$250.

To the graduating student who achieves the best overall result in studies for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery;

$1,000.

To the student who has demonstrated outstanding performance and overall ability in level 1 and level 2 Botany subjects and who is studying rainforest ecology and plant population biology at level 3;

$200.

To the Cairns campus student in level 3 history who produces the best essay in Far North Queensland history;

$200;

A copy of the winning essay will be lodged with the Cairns Historical Society library.