Undergraduate Science Scholarships
Science, engineering and technology undergraduate scholarships and awards are available in:
- Astronomy and astrophysics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Electronics and telecommunications
- Environmental sciences
- General science
- Geography
- Geology
- Health and medical sciences
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Museum and heritage studies
- Optoelectronics / Optical technology
- Physics
- Psychology
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Vacation Scholarships |
List of undergraduate scholarships to follow.
Astronomy and astrophysics
Anglo-Australian
Observatory and Macquarie University Honours Scholarships
| Funding body: | Macquarie University and the Anglo-Australian Observatory |
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| Award description: | Two scholarships worth $5,000 each |
| Who should apply: | High achieving Macquarie University students undertaking a one-year program for an Honours degree in science and technology (particularly in astronomical instrumentation) at the Anglo-Australian Observatory |
| More information: | Macquarie University Department of Physics or contact Quentin Parker. Applications close October. |
Foundation
for Astronomy Prize
| Funding body: | Foundation for Astronomy |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to a Macquarie University student for proficiency in PHYS270 Astronomy |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
Summer
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | Anglo-Australian Observatory |
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| Award description: | $516 per week for a 10–12 week scholarship |
| Eligibility: | Undergraduate students who have completed not less than two years in astronomy, astrophysics, applied physics, engineering, mathematics |
| More information: | Anglo-Australian Observatory Application details for 2007 will be available in August 2007. |
CSIRO
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | CSIRO Australian Telescope National Facility |
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| Award description: | $500 per week for a 10-week scholarship at CSIRO Australian Telescope National Facility |
| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students who have completed three or more years of study in physics, maths, computer science or electrical engineering |
| More information: | CSIRO Applications close 26 November 2007. |
Biology
Centre
for Plant Biodiversity Summer Scholarship
| Funding body: | Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research and CSIRO Plant Industry |
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| Award description: | A 10-week vacation scholarship valued at $550 per week |
| Who should apply: | Students completing second and third year of study in an appropriate discipline |
| More information: | Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research Applications close late August |
For more scholarships and awards check the General Science section.
Chemistry
Chemistry & Biomolecular
Sciences Vacation Research Scholarship
| Funding body: | Macquarie University |
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| Award description: | Four to eight-week summer vacation scholarship valued at $250 per week |
| Who should apply: | Chemistry undergraduate students from any University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences tel: (02) 9850 8275, email: chemistry@mq.edu.au. |
AINSE
Undergraduate Scholarships
| Funding body: | Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering |
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| Award description: | Travel, accommodation and all meals for five days during a “Winter school” at Lucas Heights |
| Who should apply: | Third or fourth year undergraduates with knowledge of nuclear techniques of analysis |
| More information: | AINSE Applications close 15 April. |
Le
Fevre Memorial Prize for Physical Chemistry
| Funding body: | Macquarie University |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded for excellence in physical chemistry at 100-level at Macquarie University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences tel: (02) 9850 8275, email: chemistry@mq.edu.au. |
Le Fevre Memorial Prize for 200-Level Chemistry
| Funding body: | Macquarie University |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded for excellence in 200-level chemistry units at Macquarie University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences tel: (02) 9850 8275, email: chemistry@mq.edu.au. |
Macquarie
Foundation Science Prize
| Funding body: | Macquarie University Alumni |
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| Who is eligible: | Open to all Macquarie University students proceeding to an Honours degree. Awarded for proficiency in the Honours year to a candidate whose work shows outstanding promise in a science discipline and potential for industrial application. |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences tel: (02) 9850 8275, email: chemistry@mq.edu.au. |
AstraZeneca
Medicinal Chemistry Prize
| Funding body: | AstraZeneca |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded for proficiency in CHEM339 (Medicinal Chemistry) at Macquarie University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences tel: (02) 9850 8275, email: chemistry@mq.edu.au. |
Beckman-Coulter
Prize
| Funding body: | Beckman-Coulter |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded for proficiency in CHEM332 (Protein Chemistry) at Macquarie University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences tel: (02) 9850 8275, email: chemistry@mq.edu.au. |
3M
Pharmaceuticals Prize
| Funding body: | 3M |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded for proficiency in 300-level chemistry units at Macquarie University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences tel: (02) 9850 8275, email: chemistry@mq.edu.au. |
Masson
Memorial Scholarship Prize
| Funding body: | Royal Australian Chemical Institute |
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| Who is eligible: | Any financial Member or registered financial student of the Institute who has attained a BSc or its equivalent, and who is eligible to proceed for a further year's study of Chemistry at BSc Honours level at Macquarie University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences tel: (02) 9850 8275, email: chemistry@mq.edu.au. |
Royal
Australian Chemical Institute NSW Analytical Chemistry Prize
| Funding body: | Royal Australian Chemical Institute NSW |
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| Award description: | $500 |
| Who is eligible: | Awarded for proficiency in the unit CHEM325 Chemical Analysis II at Macquarie University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences tel: (02) 9850 8275, email: chemistry@mq.edu.au. |
Royal
Australian Chemical Institute Student Prize
| Funding body: | Royal Australian Chemical Institute |
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| Who is eligible: | The best Macquarie University final-year chemistry student |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences tel: (02) 9850 7321. |
For more scholarships and awards check the General Science section.
Computing
2006
Information and Communications Sciences Honours Scholarships
| Funding body: | Macquarie University |
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| Award description: | $4000 for one year for a Macquarie University student with a grade point average of 3.25 – 3.75. $5000 for one year for a Macquarie University student with a grade point average greater than 3.75 |
| More information: | Contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
Anglo-Australian
Observatory and Macquarie University Honours Scholarships
| Funding body: | Macquarie University and the Anglo-Australian Observatory |
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| Award description: | Two scholarships worth $5000 each |
| Who should apply: | High achieving Macquarie University students undertaking a one-year program for an Honours degree in science and technology (particularly in astronomical instrumentation) at the Anglo-Australian Observatory |
| More information: | Macquarie University Department of Physics or contact Quentin Parker. Applications close October. |
High
Achievers’ Scholarships
| Funding body: | Capital Markets CRC Limited |
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| Award description: | $10,000 – $30,000 per annum |
| Who should apply: | High achieving undergraduate student in their final year of a degree in finance, accounting, IT, securities law and computational linguistics who are expecting to complete Honours and a PhD |
| More information: | Capital Markets CRC Limited Applications can be lodged at anytime. University academics to nominate students for scholarships and make written recommendations to CMCRC. |
Google 2006 Australia Anita Borg Scholarships
| Funding body: | Google Global University Programs |
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| Award description: | $5,000 |
| Who should apply: | Female students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program in computer science, computer engineering or software engineering who is on track for first-calss honours. |
| More information: | Google Global University Programs Applications close on 19 August 2007. |
CSIRO
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | CSIRO Mathematics and Information Sciences |
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| Award description: | $550 per week for an 8–12 week scholarship at CSIRO Mathematics and Information Sciences |
| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students who have completed three or more years of study in a relevant degree program and maintained a credit average or better |
| More information: | CSIRO Applications close 14 September 2007. |
ACUS
Software Engineering Prize
| Funding body: | Unisys |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to a Macquarie University student for proficiency in COMP331 – Software Engineering |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
Avaya
First Year Prize for Women in Computing
| Funding body: | Avaya |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to a Macquarie University student for proficiency in COMP125 – Fundamentals of Computer Science |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
Avaya
Third Year Prize for Women in Computing
| Funding body: | Avaya |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to the third year female computing student at Macquarie University with the highest overall aggregate performance in third year computing subjects |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
Avaya
Prize for Honours in Computing
| Funding body: | Avaya |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to a Macquarie University student for excellence in Computing Honours |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
ACM
International Collegiate Programming Competition
| Funding body: | Association for Computing Machinery/Baylor University |
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| Competition description: | Competition that allows Macquarie University students to interact with students from other universities and to sharpen and demonstrate their problem-solving, programming, and teamwork skills |
| More information: | ACM International Collegiate Programming Competition or contact Mark Dras (02) 9850 9580 for information on Macquarie University’s involvement. Applications close 11 November. |
Apple
University Consortium Student Developer Scholarship
| Funding body: | Australian Apple University Consortium |
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| Award description: | An Apple PowerBook, Xcode development tools, attendance to Apple Worldwide Developer Conference, support to attend AUC’s Australian Academic and Developers Conference, ADC student membership, a high level mentor, industry contacts, opportunity to participate in the Apple USA Internship Program |
| Who should apply: | Students with experience in programming Mac OS X, a strong academic record and an innovative project |
| More information: | Apple University Consortium Applications close in November. |
For more scholarships and awards check the General Science section.
Electronics and telecommunications
Anglo-Australian
Observatory and Macquarie University Honours Scholarships
| Funding body: | Macquarie University and the Anglo-Australian Observatory |
|---|---|
| Award description: | Two scholarships worth $5,000 each |
| Who should apply: | High achieving Macquarie University students undertaking a one-year program for an Honours degree in science and technology (particularly in astronomical instrumentation) at the Anglo-Australian Observatory |
| More information: | Macquarie University Department of Physics or contact Quentin Parker. Applications close October. |
SPIE Scholarships
| Funding body: | SPIE |
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| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students and graduates who are SPIE student Members and enrolled full-time in an optics, photonics, imaging, optoelectronics program or related discipline |
| More information: | SPIE Applications close in January. |
CSIRO
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | CSIRO Telecommunications and Industrial Physics |
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| Award description: | $550 per week for an 8–12 week scholarship at CSIRO Telecommunications and Industrial Physics |
| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students who have completed three or more years study in a relevant degree program and maintained a credit average or better |
| More information: | CSIRO Application details for 2007 will be available in September 2006. |
CSIRO
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | CSIRO Australian Telescope National Facility |
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| Award description: | $500 per week for a 10-week scholarship at CSIRO Australian Telescope National Facility |
| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students who have completed three or more years of study in physics, maths, computer science or electrical engineering |
| More information: | CSIRO Applications close in mid-July. |
For more scholarships and awards check the General Science section.
General science
Ambassadorial
Scholarship
| Funding body: | Rotary Foundation |
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| Award description: | Variable, depending on local Rotary Clubs. Scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries. |
| Who should apply: | Students who have completed two years of coursework and aim to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries |
| More information: | Apply through your local Rotary club. |
For more scholarships and awards check specific science sections.
Linguistics
High
Achievers’ Scholarships
| Funding body: | Capital Markets CRC Limited |
|---|---|
| Award description: | $10,000 – $30,000 per annum |
| Who should apply: | High achieving undergraduate students in their final year of a degree in finance, accounting, IT, securities law and computational linguistics who are expecting to complete Honours and a PhD |
| More information: | Capital Markets CRC Limited Applications can be lodged at anytime. University academics to nominate students for scholarships and make written recommendations to CMCRC. |
For more scholarships and awards check the General Science section.
Mathematics
Anglo-Australian
Observatory and Macquarie University Honours Scholarships
| Funding body: | Macquarie University and the Anglo-Australian Observatory |
|---|---|
| Award description: | Two scholarships worth $5,000 each |
| Who should apply: | High achieving Macquarie University students undertaking a one-year program for an Honours degree in science and technology (particularly in astronomical instrumentation) at the Anglo-Australian Observatory |
| More information: | Macquarie University Department of Physics or contact Quentin Parker. Applications close October. |
Summer
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | Anglo-Australian Observatory |
|---|---|
| Award description: | $516 per week for a 10–12 week scholarship |
| Eligibility: | Undergraduate students who have completed not less than two years in astronomy, astrophysics, applied physics, engineering, mathematics |
| More information: | Anglo-Australian Observatory Application details for 2007 will be available in August 2006. |
CSIRO
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | CSIRO Australian Telescope National Facility |
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| Award description: | $500 per week for a 10-week scholarship at CSIRO Australian Telescope National Facility |
| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students who have completed three or more years of study in physics, maths, computer science or electrical engineering |
| More information: | CSIRO Applications close August. |
CSIRO
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | CSIRO Mathematics and Information Sciences |
|---|---|
| Award description: | $550 per week for an 8–12 week scholarship at CSIRO Mathematics and Information Sciences |
| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students who have completed three or more years of study in a relevant degree program and maintained a credit average or better |
| More information: | CSIRO Applications close 14 September 2007. |
Alan
McIntosh Prize for Analysis
| Funding body: | Macquarie University |
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| Who is eligible: | Macquarie University students who are highly proficient in 200 and 300-level analysis units – MATH236, MATH335, MATH336 and MATH339 |
| More information: | Macquarie University Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
Frederick
Chong Mathematics Prize
| Funding body: | Frederick Chong |
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| Who is eligible: | Macquarie University students who are highly proficient in 200 and/or 300-level mathematics |
| More information: | Macquarie University Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: 02 9850 9500. |
For more scholarships and awards check the General Science section.
Optoelectronics / optical technology
SPIE Scholarships
| Funding body: | SPIE |
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| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students and graduates who are SPIE student members and enrolled full-time in an optics, photonics, imaging, optoelectronics program or related discipline |
| More information: | SPIE Applications close in January. |
CSIRO
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | CSIRO Telecommunications and Industrial Physics |
|---|---|
| Award description: | $550 per week for an 8–12 week scholarship at CSIRO Telecommunications and Industrial Physics |
| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students who have completed three or more years study in a relevant degree program and maintained a credit average or better |
| More information: | CSIRO Applications close 13 September 2006. |
CSIRO
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | CSIRO Australian Telescope National Facility |
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| Award description: | $500 per week for a 10-week scholarship at CSIRO Australian Telescope National Facility |
| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students who have completed three or more years of study in physics, maths, computer science or electrical engineering |
| More information: | CSIRO Applications close August. |
Australian
Institute of Physics (NSW) Prize
| Funding body: | Australian Institute of Physics (NSW) |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to students for proficiency in an Honours program in physics at Macquarie University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
WH (Beattie) Steel Prize
| Funding body: | WH Steel |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to a Macquarie University student for excellence in the unit PHYS306 Optical Physics |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
Physics
Anglo-Australian
Observatory and Macquarie University Honours Scholarships
| Funding body: | Macquarie University and the Anglo-Australian Observatory |
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| Award description: | Two scholarships worth $5000 each |
| Who should apply: | High achieving Macquarie University students undertaking a one-year program for an Honours degree in science and technology (particularly in astronomical instrumentation) at the Anglo-Australian Observatory |
| More information: | Macquarie University Department of Physics or contact Quentin Parker. Applications close October. |
AINSE
Undergraduate Scholarships
| Funding body: | Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering |
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| Award description: | Travel, accommodation and all meals for five days during a 'Winter school' at Lucas Heights |
| Who should apply: | Third or fourth year undergraduates with knowledge of nuclear techniques of analysis |
| More information: | AINSE Applications close 15 April. |
Summer
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | Anglo-Australian Observatory |
|---|---|
| Award description: | $516 per week for a 10–12 week scholarship |
| Eligibility: | Undergraduate students who have completed not less than two years in astronomy, astrophysics, applied physics, engineering, mathematics |
| More information: | Anglo-Australian Observatory Application details for 2007 will be available in August 2006. |
CSIRO Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | CSIRO Australian Telescope National Facility |
|---|---|
| Award description: | $500 per week for a 10-week scholarship at CSIRO Australian Telescope National Facility |
| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students who have completed three or more years of study in physics, maths, computer science or electrical engineering |
| More information: | CSIRO Applications close 3 September 2006. |
CSIRO
Vacation Scholarship
| Funding body: | CSIRO Mathematics and Information Sciences |
|---|---|
| Award description: | $550 per week for an 8–12 week scholarship at CSIRO Mathematics and Information Sciences |
| Who should apply: | Undergraduate students who have completed three or more years of study in a relevant degree program and maintained a credit average or better |
| More information: | CSIRO Applications close 13 September 2006. |
Arthur
Pryor Prize
| Funding body: | Arthur Pryor |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to students for proficiency in PHYS242 – The Tradition of Science at Macquarie University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
Australian
Institute of Physics (NSW) Prize
| Funding body: | Australian Institute of Physics (NSW) |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to students for proficiency in an Honours program in physics at Macquarie University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
Dick
Makinson Physics Prize
| Funding body: | Dick Makinson |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to students for proficiency in 200-level units in physics at Macquarie University |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
Foundation
for Astronomy Prize
| Funding body: | Foundation for Astronomy |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to a Macquarie University student for proficiency in PHYS270 Astronomy |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
J.C.
Ward, FRS, Physics Prize
| Funding body: | John C. Ward |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to a Macquarie University student for excellence in 300-level physics units |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
Peter
Mason Prize
| Funding body: | Peter Mason |
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| Who is eligible: | Awarded to a Macquarie University student for proficiency in the unit PHYS244 Science, Technology and Society. |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
WH (Beattie) Steel Prize
| Funding body: | WH Steel |
|---|---|
| Who is eligible: | Awarded to a Macquarie University student for excellence in the unit PHYS306 Optical Physics |
| More information: | Macquarie University’s Division of Information and Communication Sciences or contact Linda Kerr tel: (02) 9850 9500. |
For more scholarships and awards check the General Science section.