Past Handbooks (2000 to 2009)

This information was current in 2006 and may now be out of date. Please refer to the latest handbook.

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRANTS

The provisions relating to Scholarships and Prizes are shown in this Handbook.

The information listed below is correct at the time of publication of the Student Handbook. The University is not liable for any cancellations or alterations to prizes or reduction of prize monies advised subsequent to publication.

Summary information is given below. Full details and application forms can be obtained from Student Administration, Humanities II Building, or on the University's webpage. Information below is correct at date of publication. Applicants are advised to consult the University's webpage to obtain current information.

Undergraduate

(1) GENERAL

Academic Support Grants

Open to students who are commencing an undergraduate award course at James Cook University, either full-time, part-time, on campus or off campus. The scholarships have been established to assist students with the purchase of textbooks and other expenses. Value $300 for students who demonstrate financial hardship.

Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation Scholarships

Open to students who are Australian South Sea Islanders (Australian-born descendants of predominantly Melanesian people who were brought to Queensland as indentured labourers between 1863 and 1904 from eighty Pacific Islands). $5000 per year for full-time students and $2500 per year for part-time students.

Brian Dalton Memorial Essay Bursary

Open to an undergraduate or postgraduate student who is enrolled in any discipline and who submits an article relating to any aspect of the life or voyages of Captain James Cook or his companions, their times as they may have influenced decisions relating to him, the impact of their voyages on European science and culture or on the people or places visited by his ships. The $650 bursary will be offered on the basis of a 500-700 word outline which the awardee would be required to develop into a 5,000 word article with illustrations, bibliography and notes and which would be published in the journal Endeavour Lines.

David Hastings Bursary

Open to physically handicapped full-time undergraduate students whose normal domicile is to the north of the 22nd degree of south latitude in the State of Queensland (above a line from St Lawrence through Muttaburra). The current value of the bursary is $700.

George Roberts CBE Bursary

Open to students who have been in residence at George Roberts Hall for at least one full academic year, have proved to be outstanding residents who contribute to the ethos of the hall and have achieved an average standard (at least) of the grade of credit in subjects comprising their undergraduate major at first year level. It has been established to contribute towards the full board accommodation expenses for one academic year. The value of the bursary will be deducted from annual accommodation fees.

Hugh Alexander Grierson Trust Bursary

Open to Indigenous Australian students of the University. The value of the scholarship is $2500 in money, books, equipment or payment for residential accommodation.

James Cook University Alumni Ferry Property Scholarship

James Cook University Alumni Scholarship

Open to students who have at least one parent who has received a degree from James Cook University and who are enrolled in a degree program at James Cook University. The value of the scholarship is $5,000 (depending on available funds) or such amount as the Selection Committee determines from time to time.

James Cook University Alumni WHK-TCM Scholarship

Open to students who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa, who have at least one parent who has received a degree from James Cook University and who are enrolled in a degree program at James Cook University. The value of the scholarship is $5,000 or such amount as the Selection Committee determines from time to time.

Lillian Cavell Memorial Scholarships

Open to full-time level 2 students of a bachelors program of the University. The value of the scholarship is $5000.

Remote Residence Grant

Open to students who are classified as remote resident students, hold a Health Care Card or are dependent on a person who holds one and have completed at least level 1 of their current Bachelors program at the University. The value of the grant is $450.

Summer Research Scholarships

Open to currently enrolled undergraduate students completing level 3 or level 4 studies of a full-time course leading to an honours degree. Scholarship recipients are expected to participate in an ongoing research project or to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research work.

Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Outstanding Students

Open to students who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa, have achieved outstanding academic merit considering the adverse circumstances which the candidate has overcome, have completed their final year at school within the two years prior to applying for the scholarship and are enrolling in the first year of a full-time undergraduate course of study at James Cook University. The value of the scholarship is $5000

Xerox Shop Mount Isa Text Book Grant

Open to level 1 students of the University who attended a secondary school in Mount Isa. The value of the scholarship is $500.

(2) FACULTY OF ARTS, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Dean's Scholarship in Arts, Education and Social Sciences

Open to competition among candidates who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa, have received an Overall Position (OP) of 1 or its equivalent from other Australian states, have completed their final year of school within two years of applying for the scholarship and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree within the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences as a full time student. The value of the scholarship is $6000.

Elizabeth Cookson Memorial Bursary

Open to an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Australian South Sea Islander student who is entering the Honours year in the field of anthropology, history, Indigenous Australian studies or literature and who examines an issue of relevance to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or South Sea Islander culture. The value of the bursary is $300.

Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences Entry Bursaries

Open to first year students in a Bachelors program in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences who are school leavers. Ten bursaries each valued at the equivalent of one year of up-front HECS fees for enrolment in a degree course will be offered (approximately $2600).

Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences Travel Grant

Provides financial support to students wishing to expand their educational experience by undertaking study at an overseas institution. The grant is open to students who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa, are enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, have completed the equivalent of one year of full-time study in their current undergraduate degree or six months of full-time study towards their current postgraduate degree directly prior to applying for the grant and have achieved a credit average or better across their current course. Four grants to the value of $2500 each will be awarded each year. This payment will be made upon confirmation of the student's enrolment at an overseas institution.

JCU Bookshop Bursaries

Open to students within the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa, have successfully completed their year 1 subjects and are enrolled in the second year of a degree course offered by the Faculty. There shall be ten bursaries, each to the value of $500. Bursaries are by way of credits at the JCU Bookshop and may not be converted to cash, nor transferred from one year to the next.

Leo and Mabel Barnett Travelling Bursary

Open to graduates of James Cook University of no more than three years standing since completion of a first or undergraduate degree having in that degree a three year sequence in French with a grade of at least one distinction in the level 3 core subject. Applicants should intend to become a teacher of French in a Queensland secondary school or already be a teacher of French in a Queensland secondary school. Must be committed to spending a minimum of one month in Continental France and be unassisted for travel purposes by other scholarships or grants. $2000.

Maastricht Travel Support Grants

Established by the School of Psychology to provides financial support to students wishing to expand their educational experience by undertaking study at the University of Maastricht. The grant is open to students who are citizens or permanent residents of Australia, are enrolled in one of the School's APS accredited undergraduate degree programs, have completed the equivalent of two years of full-time study in their degree directly prior to applying for the grant and have achieved a distinction average or better across their course and across all their Psychology subjects. From two to four grants totalling $10,000 will be awarded each year. This payment will be made upon confirmation of the student's enrolment at Maastricht University.

Shirley Gilliver Memorial Fund Grants

Open to students in a Bachelor of Community Welfare or Bachelor of Social Work program. The value of these travelling grants shall be determined from time to time.

(3) FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS AND THE CREATIVE ARTS

Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts Dean's Scholarship and Entry Bursaries

Open to level 1 students of a bachelors program in the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts. One Dean's Scholarship worth $5000 and two $2500 bursaries in each of the three schools of the Faculty – Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

JCU Bookshop Bursaries

Open to second year candidates who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa and who are enrolled in a minimum of 18 units in year 2 and have successfully completed their year 1 subjects at JCU. Five bursaries valued at $250 each will be offered each in the School of Law and COMVAT and ten $250 bursaries will be offered in the School of Business. Bursaries are by way of credits at the JCU Bookshop and may not be converted to cash, nor transferred from one year to the next.

Lloyd Fourmile Jnr Bursary

Open to students who are an Aboriginal Australian or a person of Australian Aboriginal descent, are from Yarrabah, Palm Island, Kowanyama, Lockhart River, Hopevale, Pomporrow, Aurukun, Wugul Wugul, or any other Deed of Grant in Trust community, and are enrolled or intend to enrol as a full-time student for a degree at James Cook University. The value of the bursary is $2,500 for one year, or such amount as the Selection Committee determines from time to time.

Lynn Pery Arts Grant

Open to students who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa, hold a Health Care Card or are dependent on a person who holds one, have completed level 1 of their current Bachelors program and are enrolled for level 2 or above in one of the following Bachelors programs at the University – Bachelor of Visual Arts; Bachelor of Photography; Bachelor of Communication Design. The value of the grant is $450.

Slater & Gordon Foundation Bursaries

The bursaries reflect the Foundation's belief that no student should be denied the opportunity to study and complete a degree because of social or financial circumstances. Open to students who are Australian citizens or holders of a permanent visa, and who are enrolled as full time students in a law or joint law degree. The value of each bursary is $2,500. Recipients of the bursaries will be offered the opportunity to undertake a six week paid internship with Slater & Gordon.

(4) FACULTY OF MEDICINE, HEALTH AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES

Eric Booth Memorial Grants

Travelling grants or grants for the purchase of maintenance items, open to honours and postgraduate students in Chemistry.

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences Entry Bursaries

Open to first year students of a bachelors program in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences. One $4000 bursary shall be awarded in each school of the faculty.

JCU Bookshop Bursaries

Open to students within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa; have enrolled in a minimum of 18 units in year 2; and have successfully completed their year 1 subjects. 10 bursaries offered annually. Two bursaries, valued at $500 each, shall be awarded in each school of the faculty. Awarded as a credit for the purchase of books and associated items at the JCU Bookshop.

Mick McLoughlin Memorial Bursary

Open to students who are enrolled in Year 5 of the MBBS program and intend to undertake the Year 6 elective in the developing world. The value of the bursary is $2500.

North Dakota Rural Bursary

Open to candidates who are enrolled in year 2 of the MBBS program and who demonstrate an interest in rural medicine and who are able to undertake a rural elective in North Dakota. The value of the bursary shall be a return economy airfare from North Queensland to North Dakota and support for living expenses, or such amount as the Selection Committee determines from time to time.

Townsville Bulletin Scholarship in Medicine

Open to first year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery program and who reside in the area bounded by Innisfail in the North, Bowen in the South and Mount Isa in the West. The value of the scholarship is $5000.

(5) FACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Education Endowment Fund Scholarships

Open to Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science with Honours students leading to a geo-science specialisation of relevance to the mining industry. The value of the scholarships are: $4000 for students enrolled in level 1 and 2; $7000 for students enrolled in level 3 and 4.

Dean's Scholarship in Science, Engineering and Information Technology

Open to full-time students of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa and have received an Overall Position (OP) of 1 or its equivalent from other Australian states. The value of the scholarship is $10,000 per year for up to four years.

Economic Geology Research Unit Honours Scholarship

Open to persons who have applied and gained entry into the Bachelor of Science with Honours program in the discipline of geology and intend to specialise in economic geology in the elective portions of the program and intend to progress to a career in economic geology.

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology Entry Bursaries

Open to first year students of a bachelors program in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology. Ten bursaries to the value of $2000 each shall be awarded.

J.J. McDonald and Sons Engineering Pty Ltd Undergraduate Bursary

Open to students who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa and who are enrolled in the second year civil engineering program or who are enrolled in joint degree programs which include civil engineering as the engineering component. One scholarship may be awarded annually. The value of the scholarship is $2000.

QNI Ltd Undergraduate Scholarships

Open to students who enrol in a program or joint program in the following disciplines: chemical engineering, chemistry, industrial chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, computer systems engineering, environmental engineering. Up to two scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded annually.

School of Marine Biology and Aquaculture Entry Bursary

Open to first year students, enrolling full time in the School of Marine Biology and Aquaculture, who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa, have received an Overall Position (OP) of 1 to 3 or its equivalent from other Australian states, achieved a Very High Achievement (VHA) in a subject or subjects in the disciplines taught by the School, as well as chemistry and mathematics, and have completed high school within the last five years. The value of the bursary is $1000.

Postgraduate

(1) GENERAL

James Cook University Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Open to candidates with a four year Bachelor with honours degree enrolled full-time undertaking projects within the University's Area of Research Focus. Each scholarship provides a generous annual tax-exempt stipend.

(2) FACULTY OF ARTS, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences Travel Grant

Provides financial support to students wishing to expand their educational experience by undertaking study at an overseas institution. The grant is open to students who are domestic students, ie Australian or New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa, are enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, have completed the equivalent of one year of full-time study in their current undergraduate degree or six months of full-time study towards their current postgraduate degree directly prior to applying for the grant and have achieved a credit average or better across their current course. Four grants to the value of $2,500 each will be awarded each year. This payment will be made upon confirmation of the student's enrolment at an overseas institution.

Shirley Gilliver Memorial Fund Grants

Open to students in a Masters of Social Policy or a Doctorate in rural community research program. The value of these travelling grants shall be determined from time to time.

(3) FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS AND THE CREATIVE ARTS

Sir George Kneipp Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship in Law

Open to students enrolled in a postgraduate program in law, who completed a Bachelor of Laws at the University. The value of the scholarship is $1000.

(4) FACULTY OF MEDICINE, HEALTH AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES

Mark Patterson Memorial Bursary

Open to competition among candidates who are enrolled in a Bachelor of Science (Honours), or Doctorate students undertaking research in animal or human immunology. The bursary will be available for one year;

Tom and Dorothy Cook Fellow in Tropical Health Award

Open to candidates who hold a suitable degree in a health related or other relevant discipline who undertakes research which will lead to the strategic research direction of the School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Samuel and Eileen Gluyas Fellowship

For research in the field of cattle diseases, breeding and husbandry.

Robert Logan Memorial Grants

Travelling grants or grants for purchase of maintenance items, available to honours and postgraduate students in biochemistry.

Thelma Myers Memorial Indigenous Nursing Scholarship

Open to registered nurses who are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who have been accepted for postgraduate studies or for a higher degree in research within the School of Nursing Science at James Cook University. The value of this scholarship is $5000.

(5) FACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Bursary

Awarded in recognition of an outstanding performance during the Doctor of Philosophy degree conformation of candidature process on a topic relevant to marine science, marine engineering or marine technology. The value of this bursary is $1500.

James Cook University Physics Research Scholarships

Open to full-time study towards a Master of Science by Research or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy within physics in a field approved by the Head of the School.

Noel & Kate Monkman Postgraduate Award

Open to full-time study towards Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy in marine biology.

PRIZES AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PRIZES

AASW North Queensland Prize

Donor: North Queensland Branch of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

To the most outstanding student completing level 3 of the BSW at any campus of James Cook University by any mode of study;
$250 and 12 month student membership of AASW.

ABN AMRO Morgan Limited Prize

Donor: Morgan Stockbroking Ltd in Townsville

To the Townsville campus student who obtains the highest pass in CO3612:04 Investment Analysis;
$1000.

Accredited Occupational Therapist (AccOT) Prize

Donor: North Queensland Regional Occupational Therapists Group

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.

A.F.T.A. Prize

Donor: Australian Federation of Travel Agents Limited

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).

Alliance Française Prizes

Donor: Alliance Française de Townsville

Prize A:

To the student of non-francophone descent who obtains the highest pass in FR1002:03;
$100.

Prize B:

To the student of non-francophone descent who obtains the highest pass in FR2202:04;
$100.

Prize C:

To the student of non-francophone descent who obtains the highest pass in FR3302:06;
$100.

Prize D:

To the student of non-francophone descent who obtains the highest pass in FR3402:06
$100.

Anne Deane Prize for English Literature

Donor: Mr Alan Deane

To the student with the highest aggregate mark for 6 units of level 1 literature subjects undertaken within the discipline of English;
$500.

APS Prize in Psychology

Donor: Australian Psychological Society

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.

Ashdown Medal for Clinical Microbiology

Donor: Friends of the late Dr L.R. Ashdown

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.

Athena Deane Memorial Prize

Donor: Sons and daughters of the late Athena Deane

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.

Australian College of Critical Care Nurses North Queensland Sub Branch Prize - Cardiac Nursing

Donor: Australian College of Critical Care Nurses North Queensland Sub Branch

To the student who, on completion, gains the highest Grade Point Average in the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Cardiac Nursing);
$100.

Australian College of Critical Care Nurses North Queensland Sub Branch Prize - Intensive Care

Donor: Australian College of Critical Care Nurses North Queensland Sub Branch

To the student who, on completion, gains the highest Grade Point Average in the Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Intensive Care);
$100.

Australian College of Educators (Cairns Regional Group) Prizes

Donor: Australian College of Education, (Cairns Regional Group)

Prize A:

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.

Prize B:

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.

Australian College of Educators (Queensland Branch) Townsville Regional Group Prize

Donor: Australian College of Educators, (Queensland Branch) Townsville Regional Group

To the student who is the top Townsville campus graduate in initial teacher education completing a Bachelor of Education;
Membership of the Australian College of Educators for one year.

Australian College of Educators, Townsville Regional Group's Noreen Wilcox Prize in Education

Donor: Australian College of Education Townsville Regional Group

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.

Australian College of Midwives (Qld Branch) Prize

Donor: Australian College of Midwives Incorporated

To the midwifery graduate who has demonstrated excellence in both clinical practice and academic achievement;
handcarved wooden stethoscope (valued at $100).

Australasian College of Tropical Medicine Medal

Donor: Australasian College of Tropical Medicine

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

Australian Computer Society Prize

Donor: Australian Computer Society Inc. (Queensland Branch)

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.

Australian Council of Educational Leaders Queensland – ACEL(Q) Prize

Donor: Australian Council of Educational Leaders Queensland

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.

Australian Finance Conference Prize

Donor: Australian Finance Conference

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 Economics subject approved by the donor;
$300.

Australian Institute of Management (North Queensland Region) Prize

Donor: Australian Institute of Management, Townsville Branch

To the graduating student who has the greatest potential to contribute to the North Queensland economy;
$250 and twelve months membership to the Australian Institute of Management.

Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) Award

Donor: Far North Queensland Chapter of the Australian Literacy Education Association made available by Cairns Local Councils.

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.

Australian Psychological Society (North Queensland Branch) Prizes in Psychology

Donor: North Queensland Branch of the Australian Psychological Society

Prize A:

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.

Note:

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.

Prize B:

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.

Note:

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.

Prize C:

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.

Note:

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.

Australian Society for Immunology Prize

Donor: Australian Society for Immunology and supplemented by the Department of Microbiology and Immunology

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.

Australian Society for Parasitology Prize

Donor: The Australian Society for Parasitology

To the student who has demonstrated the best overall performance in level 3 parasitology subjects;
$400.

Australian Steel Institute (ASI) Undergraduate Steel Design Award

Donor: Australian Steel Institute

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

CS2003:03 Introduction to Structural Design

CS3000:03 Structural Analysis

CS3003:03 Design of Steel and Concrete Structures;
$200 and a certificate.

B.J. Dalton Prize in Politics

Donor: Colleagues and friends of the late Emeritus Professor Brian Dalton

To the student who obtains the highest pass in any level 1 Politics subject;
$400.

Brian Unkles Prize

Donor: Family of Brian Unkles

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;
$855 and a copy of the play “Monologue for Two Voices” by Brian Unkles.

Bruel & Kjaer Prize in Mechanical Engineering

Donor: Bruel and Kjaer Australia Pty Ltd

To the student who obtains the best overall pass in Mechanical Engineering subjects concerned directly with acoustic and vibration engineering;
$250.

Catholic Education (Townsville Diocese) Prize

Donor: Catholic Education Office (Townsville Diocese)

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.

Centaur Silver Medal

Donor: Centaur Nurses Memorial Education Trust Committee

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.

Colin Roderick Prize for English Honours

Donor: Emeritus Professor Colin Roderick

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.

Colin Roderick Prize in Early English

Donor: Emeritus Professor Colin Roderick

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).

Colin Roderick Prizes for Australian Literature

Donor: Emeritus Professor Colin Roderick

Prize A:

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.

Prize B:

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.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Prize

Donor: Commonwealth Bank of Australia

To the student who obtains the highest pass in the level 1 subject relating to Microeconomics;
$250.

Community Welfare Prize

Donor: School of Social Work and Community Welfare

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.

Connolly Suthers Prize

Donor: Connolly Suthers

To the student who achieves the best results in the subjects Contract 1 and Contract 2;
$825.

CPA Australia Prizes

Donor: CPA Australia

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.

C.P. Harris Medal

Donor: School of Business

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.

Don Close Medal for Science, Engineering and Information Technology

Donor: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology

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.

Don Close Prize in Software Engineering

Donor: Dr Phillip Musemeci

To the Cairns campus student(s) with an outstanding software engineering result in the subject CP3120:03 Object Oriented Software Engineering;
$300.

Douglas Smith Prize in Music

Donor: Mr J.D. Smith

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.

Douglas Suthers Memorial Prize

Donor: Connolly Suthers

To the undergraduate student who shows the greatest proficiency in an approved level 2 English subject;
$675.

Dr R. Palmerston-Rundle Prize for Biological Sciences

Donor: Townsville and District University Society

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.

Electrical & Computer Engineering Staff Prize

Donor: Electrical & Computer Engineering staff of the School of Engineering

To the student who obtains the highest pass in the level 3 subjects based on practical work;
$100.

Elizabeth Perkins Prize for Creative Writing

Donor: Colleagues, friends and former students of Associate Professor Elizabeth Perkins and the Foundation for Australian Literary Studies, Townsville

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.

Ergon Energy Prize in Commerce

Donor: Ergon Energy Corporation Limited

To the student who obtains the highest pass in a level 3 accounting and finance subject approved by the donor;
$250.

Ergon Energy Prize in Engineering

Donor: Ergon Energy Corporation Limited

To the student who has demonstrated the best performance and overall ability in EG4010:06 (Thesis);
$250.

Eric and Thelma Martel Prize for Conservation and the Environment

Donor: Mrs Thelma Martel

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.

Exploration Industry Prize for Geological Mapping

Donor: Eastern Goldfields Geological Discussion Group and National Key Centre in Economic Geology

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.

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology Distinguished Student Medal

Donor: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology

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.

Faculty Prize for Excellence in Honours in Science, Engineering and Information Technology

Donor: Professor Don Close and family.

To the graduating student in an Honours degree administered by the Faculty who receives the highest Honours mark in the award year;
$200.

First Year Mathematics Prize

Donor: School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

To the student, enrolled in any course, who, in the opinion of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, has the best overall result in first year mathematics subjects. The student must have enrolled in at least two first year mathematics subjects (excluding MA 1020) or, in the case of a student in their first year at university, enrolment in a second year subject may be considered in place of one first year subject;
$250.

First Year Physics Prize

Donor: School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

To the student, enrolled in any course, who, in the opinion of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, has the best overall result in first year physics subjects. The student must have enrolled in at least two first year physics subjects (excluding PH1001) or, in the case of a student in their first year at university, enrolment in a second year subject may be considered in place of one first year subject;
$250.

Geological Society of Australia Gold Medal

Donor: Geological Society of Australia Inc. (Queensland Division)

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

George Herring Prize in Education

Donor: Colleagues, friends and former students of George Robert Herring

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.

Note:

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.

G.H. Allen Endowment Prize in Computer Systems Engineering

Donor: Associate Professor G.H. Allen

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.

Ginni Hall Women's Studies Prize

Donor: Centre for Women's Studies, School of Social Work and Community Welfare

To the student who has written the best essay in the level 1 Women's Studies subject in Teaching Period 2 either through distance education or on the Cairns campus;
$250.

Gluyas Prize

Donor: Bequest from Gluyas Estate

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;
$500.

G.N. Richards Medal in Chemistry

Donor: Professor G.N. Richards

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.

Golder Associates Geotechnical Engineering Prize

Donor: Golder Associates Pty Ltd

To the student who among the group of students that has committed to a thesis topic in the field of geotechnical engineering has obtained the highest combined marks in the subjects CS3002 Soil Mechanics and Geology and the engineering manageement subject offered in the preceding year - either EG3000 (odd years) or EG4000 (even years);
$1,000.

Good Shepherd Home Mona Kendell Aged Care Award

Donor: Good Shepherd Home Charitable Trust, Townsville. Prize renamed in 2002 to reflect the outstanding contribution of Mona Kendell to the nursing profession

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;
$500.

Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation Telstra Country Wide Prize

Donor: The Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation and Telstra Country Wide of Queensland

To the student who obtains the highest grades in year 3 of the Tropical Marine Network major;
$750.

Gwyneth Wall Memorial Prize

Donor: Soroptimist International of Townsville Breakwater Club in memory of Gwyneth Wall

To the best mature age (25 years and over) female honours student in Social Work or Community Welfare at the Townsville campus;
$500.

H.J. Priestley Memorial Prize

Donor: Funds donated by the late Mr H.T. Priestley

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.

H. Neil Smith Prize

Donor: Mr H. Neil Smith

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;
- $300 (subject to this amount being available in the fund) augmented by $200 from the Townsville Bulletin;

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.

Hodge Family Occupational Health and Safety Prize

Donor: Dianne Hodge

To the student who has achieved the highest grade in the subject OT2004:03 Ergonomics Occupational Health and Safety;
$200.

Howard Fry Prize in Southeast Asian Studies

Donor: Colleagues, friends and former students of Associate Professor Howard Fry

To the student who obtains the highest pass in level 2 Southeast Asian history;
$100.

Human Bioscience Prize

Donor: Private Practice Executive Committee at the Townsville General Hospital

To the graduating nursing science student who has gained the highest aggregate marks in BM1011, BM1022, PP2131, PP2231;
$300.

Hunter Medal in Computer Science

Donor: Alison and Ian Hunter

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.

IEEE North Queensland Section First Year Prize

Donor: IEEE North Queensland Section

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.

IEEE North Queensland Section Fourth Year Prize

Donor: IEEE North Queensland Section

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.

I.M. Hunter Prize for Thermodynamics

Donor: Mr Ian Hunter

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.

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Undergraduate Prize

Donor: Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology

To the undergraduate student who has achieved an outstanding performance on completion of third year studies in a degree relevant to marine science, marine engineering or marine technology and who is proceeding to Honours at James Cook University;
$1,000 which includes membership of the Institute for one year and the balance in cash. If the recipient is already a member of the Institute he/she will receive the full amount in cash.

Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) Prize

Donor: Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE)

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);
$400, a certificate and two years free membership of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) upon graduation.

Institution of Engineers, Australia, Award (C.N. Barton Medal)

Donor: The Institution of Engineers, Australia

To the student who has presented the best level 4 thesis seminar;
$250 and a commemorative medal.

Institution of Engineers, Australia, Electrical Branch Medal

Donor: The Institution of Engineers, Australia

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.

IStructE Qld Division – Annual Student Prize

Donor: The Institution of Structural Engineers

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.

James McCallum Prize in Applied Psychology

Donor: McCallum Consultants Pty Limited

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).

Jean Farnfield Prize in Australian History

Donor: Colleagues, friends and former students of Dr Jean Farnfield

To the student who obtains the highest pass in any level 2 Australian history subject;
$300.

Jeffrey Clark Prize in Anthropology

Donor: Family, friends and colleagues of Dr Jeffrey Clark

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).

Jessie Mary Vasey (War Widows' Guild) Prize

Donor: Townsville Sub-branch of the War Widows' Guild of Australia

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.

Jill Wells Memorial Award for Journalism

Donor: Townsville Bulletin

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;
$2,200 and an unpaid engagement for one month with the Townsville Bulletin.

Jim Keeffe Prize for Aboriginal and Islander History

Donor: Colleagues and friends of the late Senator Jim Keeffe

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.

Joan Innes Reid Memorial Prize in Social Work

Donor: Townsville City Council

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.

Joan Peyton-Smith Prize in Social Work and Community Welfare

Donor: Friends and fellow students of Joan Peyton-Smith

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.

Note:

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.

Joe and Val Baker Prizes

Donor: Dr J.T. and Mrs V.J. Baker

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.

John McIntyre Engineering Prize

Donor: Maunsell McIntyre Pty Ltd

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,oraward 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.

John Ridd Prize in Mathematics

Donor: Dr Phillip Musemeci

To the best first year mathematics result in MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations and MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques by a Cairns student;
$300.

Johnson & Johnson (North Queensland) Perioperative Prize

Donor: Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd

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.

Joyce Berryman Prize

Donor: Commerce Graduates Association

To the student who has achieved the highest pass in a level 1 accounting and finance subject approved by the donor;
$250.

Judith Trevan-Hawke Prize – Occupational Therapy

Donor: Judith Trevan-Hawke

To the student who has demonstrated the most improvement in Occupational Therapy subjects from level 1 through to level 4.
$250.

Kenneth Sutton Prize in Law

Donor: Professor Kenneth Sutton

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.

Kevin Stark Memorial Prize in Environmental Engineering

Donor: Appeal launched by Convocation

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.

Lawbook Co (Prize A)

Donor: LBC Information Services

To the student who obtains the highest pass in LA1006:03 Legal Studies;
A book voucher to the value of $200.

Lawbook Co (Prize B)

Donor: LBC Information Services

To the student who obtains the highest pass in LA2015:03 Land Law 1;
A book voucher to the value of $200.