Academic prizes and awards
Recognising and rewarding student excellence
Each year Griffith University recognises outstanding student achievement through prizes and awards.
Ranging from money and medals to the provision of plaques, books, vouchers and travel, many awards are supplied through the generous donation and sponsorship of key partner organisations who share our vision to recognise and reward outstanding students.
Prizes listed are confirmed for the 2024 academic year only. There are a range of competitions held throughout the academic year. Most are made possible through the support of our external sponsors.
In the event of a tie, the prize value may be split evenly between recipients. Cumulative GPA or further information, such as a requested statement, may be used to determine the recipient, conditions are dependent on the individual prize and donor.
Griffith University reserves the right to withdraw an advertised prize or award at any time.
Search for academic prizes and awards
University wide
Griffith Award for Academic Excellence
Awarded to students enrolled with Griffith University as non-award, undergraduate or postgraduate students, including those enrolled through Open Universities Australia, who maintain a high level of academic achievement based on the successful completion of at least 40CP within the academic year.
Eligibility
- A student must have undertaken study in at least two teaching periods in the academic year.
- The student's academic record over the academic year will include no Fail grades (3, 2, 1, Fail No Assessment Submitted, Withdraw with Failure), no unfinalised grades and include only graded course results (7, 6, 5, 4,) for at least 40CP of courses.
Selection criteria
To receive the award, a student must achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 6.0, calculated over the academic year, excluding non-graded passes and any credit applied.
As the award is based on the academic year, a student may receive the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence a number of times during their program of study at the University.
The Griffith Awards for Academic Excellence is awarded at the end of the academic year (end of Trimester 3). All students' records are checked in early March and those eligible will receive the annotation on their transcript, except graduating students, who will receive their award prior to graduation.
Sponsor
Griffith University
Value
An annotation on student's official academic transcript
Indigenous Commonwealth Reward Prize for Improvement
Awarded to currently enrolled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander undergraduate Griffith University students whose academic results (measured by GPA) have improved markedly over a period of a year.
Sponsor
Australian Government
Value
$5,000
Arts, Education and Law
ArtsNational BrisbaneRiver Young Arts Award
Awarded to a Griffith University Queensland College of Art and Design student enrolled in 3365QCA_P1 Major Studio Project (Part1) for visual arts students or 3646QCA_P1 Major Studio Project 1 for design students, who has the highest GPA at the end of the second year.
Sponsor
ArtsNational BrisbaneRiver
Value
$2,000
The Arabella (Bella) Fidler Memorial Prize in International Human Rights Law
Awarded to a Griffith University law student with the highest grade in 5156LAW International Human Rights Law or 7607LAW International Human Rights Law. Courses offered in alternate years (only one award per year).
Sponsor
The Fidler Family
Value
$500
The Australian Insurance Law Association (AILA) Prize for Insurance Law
Awarded to a Griffith University student with the highest grade in Insurance Law (5189LAW). Student must be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Laws program at either Nathan or Gold Coast campus.
Sponsor
Australian Insurance Law Association
Value
$500
The Fletch Worland Prize for Contracts 2
Awarded to a Griffith University law student with the highest grade in Contracts 2 (1030LAW). Student must be enrolled full-time in a Griffith Law School program, have completed a minimum of 80 CP, and have a cumulative GPA 4.0 or above.
Sponsor
Fletch Worland
Value
$500
The George Tanner Innocence Projects Prize
Awarded to a Griffith University student studying fulltime at the Gold Coast campus with the highest grade in the course Innocence Project (5166LAW) in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 of the academic year.
Sponsor
Family of George Tanner
Value
$500 each for Trimester 1 & 2
The Peter Channell Workplace Law and Clinical Law Prize
Awarded to a Griffith University student studying full-time or part-time from either Nathan or Gold Coast campus with the highest overall grade in the Workplace Law course or Griffith Law School Legal Clinic Program.
Sponsor
Relatives of the Late Peter Channell
Value
$750
McCullough Robertson Prize for Law and Environment
Awarded to a Griffith University student in their second year or above, in the double degree with Bachelor of Law and a science degree containing 'Environment' (eg. Bachelor of Science—Environment), with the highest cumulative GPA.
Sponsor
McCullough Robertson Lawyers
Value
$1,000 + one week unpaid work experience
Michael Whincop Award
Awarded to a Griffith University Law Student with the highest grade in Corporations and Associations Law (4025LAW). Student must be full time enrolled in a Griffith Law School program, have completed a min of 80CP, and have a cumulative GPA 4 or above.
Sponsor
The Whincop Family
Value
$750
Voiceless Animal Law Prize
Awarded to a Griffith University student studying Animal Law, full-time or part-time from either Nathan or Gold Coast campus, with the highest overall grade.
Sponsor
Voiceless, The Animal Protection Institute
Value
$500
Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Award for Highest Achievement in First Year
Awarded to a Griffith University student in their first year of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice who receives the highest GPA over all eight first-year courses.
Sponsor
Queensland Corrective Services
Value
$500 book voucher
Queensland Police Service (QPS) Arch Harrison Award for Highest Achievement in Second Year
Awarded to a Griffith University student in their second year of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice who receives the highest GPA over all second-year courses.
Sponsor
Queensland Police Service
Value
$1,000 book voucher
Griffith Business School
ANKGOLF Prize—Second-year student
Awarded to a second-year Griffith University student completing the Bachelor of Business—Sports Management full-time with the highest GPA who has completed the Diploma of Golf Management from the PGA International Golf Institute (Recipient cannot be a recipient of the Adam Scott Foundation Business Scholarship).
Sponsor
ANKGOLF
Value
$500
Dickfos Dunn Adam Postgraduate Auditing Prize
Awarded to a Griffith University Postgraduate Business student who achieves the highest aggregate result in 7102AFE Corporate Auditing. Student must be attempting and completing the course for the first time.
Sponsor
Dickfos Dunn Adam Pty Ltd
Value
$500
Economic Society of Australia Prize
Awarded to a Griffith University graduating student of the Bachelor of Commerce, or related combined academic degree, with a declared major of Economics who achieves the highest aggregate assessment results in the completion of the major. Student must be completing degree in year of the award.
Sponsor
The Economic Society of Australia QLD Inc
Value
$500 + 2 Years Young Economists Membership
Morgans Financial Limited Finance Prize
Awarded to a Griffith University student who achieves the highest aggregate result for the academic year in the course 2206AFE Investment Analysis and Management.
Sponsor
Morgans Financial Limited
Value
$1,000
The Russell Trood Prize in International Relations
Awarded to a first-year Griffith University student with the highest results in the course International Relations (1001GIR). The recipient must have achieved a course grade of over 80%.
Sponsor
Estate of Russell Trood
Value
$2,000
Griffith Health
ADOHTA Award
Awarded to the student with highest GPA in the graduating year of Bachelor of Dental Hygiene program.
Donor
ADOHTA
Value
$335 + membership
A-dec Award for Excellence in Simulation Laboratory Second Year
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has successfully completed the Bachelor of Dental Health Science and has demonstrated the most ability in all the simulation lab components from the degree during their second year.
Donor
A-dec
Value
$1,000
A-dec Award for Excellence in Simulation Laboratory Third Year
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has successfully completed the Bachelor of Dental Health Science and has demonstrated the most ability in all the simulation lab components from the degree during their third year.
Donor
A-dec
Value
$1,000
Australian Dental Technician Association Award for Academic Excellence
Awarded to the student graduating with the Bachelor of Dental Technology who has obtained the highest mark and/or grade in Prosthetic Technology 4 (COURSE CODE: 3031DOH).
Donor
Australian Dental Technician Association
Value
Membership + tool kit + professional development program + plaque
Australian Dental Technician Association Award for Outstanding Dedication
Awarded to the student graduating with the Bachelor of Dental Technology who has obtained the highest mark and/or grade in Laboratory Practicum 4 (COURSE CODE: 3032DOH).
Donor
Australian Dental Technician Association
Value
Membership + tool kit + professional development program + plaque
ASP Medallion
Awarded to the Griffith University graduate of the Bachelor of Dental Health Science and the Master of Dentistry who achieved the highest mark in the periodontic components.
Donor
Australian Society of Periodontology Queensland Branch Inc.
Value
Medallion + membership
Australian Dental Association (Qld Branch) Prize
Awarded to the Griffith University graduate from the Bachelor of Dental Health Science and the Master of Dentistry who achieves the highest GPA over the five years of study.
Donor
Australian Dental Association (Qld Branch)
Value
$2,000
Australian Dental Association (Gold Coast Sub-branch) Prize
Awarded to the Griffith University student in the first year of the Master of Dentistry who achieves the highest mark in dentistry courses.
Donor
Australian Dental Association (Gold Coast sub-branch)
Value
$500
Australian Society of Orthodontists Qld Branch Prize
Awarded to the Griffith University graduate of the Bachelor of Dental Health Science and the Master of Dentistry who has achieved the highest mark in the Orthodontic components of the program.
Donor
Australian Society of Orthodontists (Qld Branch)
Value
$500
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene Student Colgate Oral Care Prize
Awarded to the student who attains the highest overall achievement in the Community Oral Health Promotion component of the program.
Donor
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Value
$500
Colgate-Palmolive Award for Commitment and Dedication to Rural, Remote and Indigenous Oral Health
Awarded to the Griffith University graduate from the Master of Dentistry who has made the most outstanding contribution to rural, remote and Indigenous oral health.
Donor
Colgate-Palmolive
Value
$1,000
Colgate-Palmolive Award in Preventive Dentistry
Awarded to the Griffith University graduate of the Bachelor of Dental Health Science and the Master of Dentistry who has achieved the highest mark in the Preventive Dentistry components.
Donor
Colgate-Palmolive
Value
$1,000
Endodontic Group Award for Clinical Excellence in Endodontics
Awarded to the Griffith University graduate of the Master of Dentistry who has achieved clinical excellence in endodontics.
Donor
The Endodontic Group
Value
$500
Karl Ring Award
Awarded to the Griffith University graduate of the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics who has achieved the highest GPA.
Donor
The Australian Dental Prosthetists Association Ltd
Value
Membership + crystal trophy
Environmental Health Australia (Queensland) Inc. Margaret Hind Memorial Medal
Awarded to the Griffith University graduate from the Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Environmental Health (1093) with the highest GPA.
Donor
Environmental Health Australia (Queensland) Incorporated
Value
$300 + certificate + medal + membership
Michael Kalimnios Academic Award
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest overall course marks in the course 7324MED Financing Health and Social Care completed by students as part of any postgraduate degree program offered by the Health Services Management discipline.
Donor
Australasian College of Health Service Management
Value
Six attendances at Qld CPD/learning events over the course of a year + book voucher
One Dental Nordent Award
Awarded to the Griffith University student in the second year of the Bachelor of Dental Health Science with the highest mark in dentistry courses.
Donor
One Dental
Value
One Dental range of Nordent instruments in cassette
Professor Allan Cripps Academic Award
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest program GPA in any of the graduate certificate programs offered by the Health Services Management discipline at Griffith University.
Donor
Australasian College of Health Service Management
Value
Membership + 6 attendances at Qld CPD/learning events + Book voucher
Professor Allan Cripps Academic Award
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest program GPA in any of the graduate certificate programs offered by the Health Services Management discipline at Griffith University.
Donor
Australasian College of Health Service Management
Value
Membership + 6 attendances at Qld CPD/learning events + Book voucher
Queensland Health Prescribing Midwifery Award
Eligible students need to:
- be enrolled in the Prescribing for Midwives 8034NRS course
- be an Australia citizen or Australian permanent resident
- be living in Queensland as a primary place of residence
- demonstrate financial hardship.
Students who meet the initial eligibility conditions will be contacted after they commence the Prescribing for Midwives 8034NRS course to check if they meet the financial hardship criterion.
Payment is conditional on the successful completion of the course in the trimester of award.
Donor
Queensland Health
Value
$5,000
School of Applied Psychology Counselling Award
Awarded to a Bachelor of Counselling student, in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, who is currently enrolled in at least two courses of their final year (at the time of awarding) and who in their second year achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 6.
Donor
The School of Applied Psychology
Value
$1,000
School of Applied Psychology Head of School Award
Awarded to a Bachelor of Psychological Science student, in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, who is currently enrolled in at least two courses of their final year (at the time of awarding) and who in their second year achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 6.
Donor
The School of Applied Psychology
Value
$1,000
Sr Angela Mary Doyle Academic Award
Awarded to the Griffith University student who completes the requirements of the Master of Health Service Management or Master of Advanced Health Services Management with the highest GPA among all students graduating from these degrees in 2023.
Donor
Australasian College of Health Service Management
Value
Membership + two attendances at Qld CPD events + book voucher
The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Prize
Awarded to the Griffith University graduate of the Master of Dentistry who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the final year.
Donor
Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Value
$750
The Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd Prize—School of Dentistry and Oral Health
Awarded to the graduating student in the final year of the dentistry program with the highest grade in Clinical Dentistry.
Donor
Therapeutic Guidelines Limited
Value
Subscription to Therapeutic Guidelines
The Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd Prize—School of Medicine
Awarded to the graduating student in the final year of the Doctor of Medicine, with the highest GPA within the School of Medicine.
Donor
Therapeutic Guidelines Limited
Value
Subscription to Therapeutic Guidelines
The Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd Prize—School of Nursing and Midwifery
Awarded to the undergraduate student graduating, in the academic year, with the highest GPA within the School of Nursing and Midwifery (bachelor degree programs only).
Donor
Therapeutic Guidelines Limited
Value
Subscription to Therapeutic Guidelines
The Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd Prize—School of Pharmacy and Medical Science
Awarded to a Graduate Pharmacy student in the School of Pharmacy and Medical Science who has completed either the Bachelor of Pharmacy (1395), or Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (1614/2119), with the highest Program GPA.
Donor
Therapeutic Guidelines Limited
Value
Subscription to Therapeutic Guidelines
Griffith Sciences A–P
Alan Mackay-Sim Award for Excellence in Biomedical Science
Awarded to the Griffith University student in their final year with the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (1031).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500
Alex Forrest Award for Excellence in Forensic Science
Awarded to the Griffith University student in their final year with the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Forensic Science (1264), or the highest cumulative GPA for science courses in the Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (1433).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500
Australian Computer Society Award
Awarded to the Griffith University undergraduate student who graduates from an ICT ACS accredited degree with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6). Award recipient must agree to their name and their university’s name being included on a virtual honour board to be developed and included on the ACS Qld Branch website and published on relevant ACS social media accounts.
Sponsor
Australian Computer Society
Value
$1,000
Australian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Prize
Awarded to the Griffith University student with the highest GPA over the stipulated Courses: 1042SCG Genetics and Evolutionary Biology; 1014NSC Fundamentals of Biochemistry; 2003NSC Metabolism, 2012NSC Molecular Biology, 2005NSC Protein Science or 2008MSC Structural Biochemistry and 3001NSC Molecular Cell Biology or 3016MSC Macromolecular and Cellular Biochemistry.
Sponsor
Australian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Value
$500
Australian Steel Institute Award
Awarded to the Griffith University student enrolled in an Engineering Degree (including double degrees) with the highest aggregate results in the courses 2103ENG Structural Design and 3101ENG Structural Analysis.
Sponsor
Australian Steel Institute
Value
$500 ASI eLearning course voucher + certificate
Christy Fellows Memorial Award for Excellence in Environmental Science
Awarded to the Griffith University student with the highest cumulative GPA at the end of their final year in Bachelor of Environmental Science (1543 and 1547), or with the highest cumulative GPA for the science courses in the Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Data Science (1600), Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Business (1582).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500 + medal
DBI Design Award
Awarded to the Griffith University student who achieves the highest overall result for the final year of the Bachelor of Architectural Design (1492).
Sponsor
DBI Design
Value
$2,500
Eddo Coiacetto Annual Practicum Prize
Awarded to the Griffith University student who obtains the highest marks in the Planning Practicum 20 (4017ENV) course.
Sponsor
Cities Research Institute
Value
$500
EESA University Award
Awarded to the Griffith University graduate who is a student member of EESA and graduates with the highest program GPA from Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majoring in either Electronic and Energy Engineering, Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Sponsor
EESA
Value
$500
Excellence Award for First-Year Female Engineering Student
Awarded to a Griffith University first-year female undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering, including Bachelor of Engineering double degrees, hosted by the School of Engineering and Built Environment and achieved the highest program GPA (minimum GPA of 5) and the highest participation in the school's social and publicity activities.
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Engineering and Built Environment
Value
$500
Excellence Award for First-Year First Peoples Engineering Student
Awarded to a Griffith University first year, First Peoples, undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering, including Bachelor of Engineering double degrees, hosted by the School of Engineering and Built Environment and achieved the highest program GPA (minimum GPA of 5) and the highest participation in the school's social and publicity activities.
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Engineering and Built Environment
Value
$500
Excellence Award for First-Year International Engineering Student
Awarded to a Griffith University first-year international undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering, including Bachelor of Engineering double degrees, hosted by the School of Engineering and Built Environment and achieved the highest program GPA (minimum GPA of 5) and the highest participation in the school's social and publicity activities.
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Engineering and Built Environment
Value
$500
Excellence Award for First-Year Engineering Student
Awarded to a Griffith University first-year undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering, including Bachelor of Engineering double degrees, hosted by the School of Engineering and Built Environment and achieved the highest program GPA (minimum GPA of 5) and the highest participation in the school's social and publicity activities.
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Engineering and Built Environment
Value
$500
Frank Clarke Award for Excellence in Biomolecular Science
Awarded to the Griffith University student in their final pre-Honours year with the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (1350) or Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (Honours) (1540).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500
Gillian Bushell Award for Excellence in Science
Awarded to the Griffith University student in their final year on the Nathan campus with the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Science (1210 & 1634) or the Bachelor of Science Advanced (1342), or with the highest cumulative GPA for the science component of the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business (1572), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts (1592), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Data Science (1601) or the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce (1603).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500
Head of School Award for Excellence in Marine Science
Awarded to the Griffith University student in their final year with the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Marine Science (1328).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500
Jane Hughes Award for Excellence in Science Honours
Awarded to the Griffith University student with the highest cumulative GPA at the completion of their Honours degree in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (2125).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500
Jeffrey Blee Memorial Prize
Awarded to a continuing Griffith University student enrolled in Higher Degree by Research hosted by the School of ICT and who is a member of the Institute for Integrated Intelligent Systems, when given the opportunity, has accomplished outstanding achievements in the field of information and communication technologies. Not necessarily the highest achiever, but a student committed to achieving their best and has had to overcome obstacles and/or adversity to do so.
Sponsor
The late Mrs Irene Blee
Value
$500
Joe Segal Prize for Excellence in Science
Awarded to the Griffith University graduate with the highest GPA from the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (1330) or the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (Honours) (1540).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500
John Elkington Memorial Prize
Awarded to the Griffith University student who completes 2007NSC during the prize year; who achieves the highest aggregate result for the following courses: 1001NSC Human Biology; 2002NSC Human Physiology and 2007NSC Human Anatomy.
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500
Leon Peters Memorial Award for Excellence in Environmental Chemistry
Awarded to the Griffith University student who achieves the highest grade across either 2209ENV Environmental Chemistry (Nathan, Trimester 2) or 2203ENV Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring (Gold Coast, Trimester 1) in the prize year.
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500
Patrick Troy Equity and Sustainability in Australian Cities Honours Prize (Nathan)
Awarded to the Griffith University student/s with the best Honours Project each calendar year assessed by the Honours Convenor and Director of the Cities Research Institute at Nathan campus.
Sponsor
Cities Research Institute
Value
$500
Peter Teasdale Award for Excellence in Science
Awarded to the Griffith University student in their final year on the Gold Coast campus with the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Science (1018 & 1634) or the Bachelor of Science Advanced (1342), or with the highest cumulative GPA for the science component of the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business (1571), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts (1592), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Data Science (1601) or the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce (1603).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500 + medal
Griffith Sciences - R-Z
Metecno PIR Architecture Award
Awarded to a Griffith University third-year Bachelor of Architectural Design student who is an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and achieves the highest mark in the course 3901ENV Architecture Studio 4 (or equivalent).
Sponsor
Metecno PIR
Value
$1,000
Microelectronic Technologies (MeT) Professional Engineering Skills Award
Awarded to the Griffith University final year student with the highest aggregate assessment marks; 1301ENG Electric Circuits, 2303ENG Microprocessor Techniques or 3323ENG Microcontroller Techniques and 3301ENG Practical Electronics enrolled on the Nathan campus.
Sponsor
Microelectronic Technologies
Value
$500
Patrick Troy Equity and Sustainability in Australian Cities Honours Prize (Gold Coast)
Awarded to the Griffith University student/s with the best Honours Project of each calendar year assessed by the Honours Convenor and Director of the Cities Research Institute at the Gold Coast campus
Sponsor
Cities Research Institute
Value
$500
Patrick Troy Equity and Sustainability in Australian Cities Honours Prize (Nathan)
Awarded to the Griffith University student/s with the best honours project each calendar year assessed by the Honours Convenor and Director of the Cities Research Institute at Nathan campus.
Sponsor
Cities Research Institute
Value
$500
Peter Teasdale Award for Excellence in Science
Awarded to the Griffith University student in their final year on the Gold Coast campus with the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Science (1018 & 1634) or the Bachelor of Science Advanced (1342), or with the highest cumulative GPA for the science component of the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business (1571), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts (1592), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Data Science (1601) or the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce (1603).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science
Value
$500 + Medal
Robert Thwaites Memorial Prize
Awarded to the Griffith University final year student studying on the Gold Coast Campus, who achieves the highest cumulative grade point average in the first three years of study in the Bachelor of Engineering. This award was established by the Faculty of Engineering in memory of Robert Thwaites who was killed in the Bali Bombing of 12 October 2002. Robert was an outstanding student who in his final year was the recipient of:
- Engineering Medal
- Business Medal
- University Medal
This award emulates Robert's achievements.
Sponsor
Kojo
Value
$400
The Rotary Club of Southport Jack Cronin Award
Awarded to a Griffith University second year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (1542/1546) student with a major in Civil Engineering who achieves the highest GPA.
Sponsor
Rotary Club of Southport (District 9640 Australia)
Value
$2,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Applied Information Technology Award
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology degree (1497).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Computer Science Award—Gold Coast
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in the Bachelor of Computer Science (1534).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Computer Science Award—Online
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in the Bachelor of Computer Science (1534).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Information Technology Award—Gold Coast
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in the Bachelor of Information Technology (1539 and 1538).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Information Technology Award—Nathan
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in the Bachelor of Information Technology (1538).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Information Technology Award—Online
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in the Bachelor of Information Technology (1538).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Intelligent and Digital Technologies Award—Gold Coast
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in the Bachelor of Intelligent Digital Technologies (1596).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Intelligent and Digital Technologies Award—Nathan
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in the Bachelor of Intelligent Digital Technologies (1596).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Combined Programs Prize—Gold Coast
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in the Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business (1569).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Combined Programs Prize—Nathan
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Technology (1045) or Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business (1570).
Sponsor
School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Postgraduate Programs Prize—Gold Coast
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in ICT masters degree (including combined degrees).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Postgraduate Programs Prize—Nathan
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in ICT masters degree (including combined degrees).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
School of Information and Communication Technology Postgraduate Programs Prize—Online
Awarded to the Griffith University student who has graduated with the highest GPA (minimum GPA of 6) in ICT masters degree (including combined degrees).
Sponsor
Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology
Value
$1,000
SYSTRA First Peoples Award in Engineering
Awarded to a Griffith University, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering, including Bachelor of Engineering double degrees, hosted by the School of Engineering and Built Environment who achieves the highest program GPA (minimum GPA of 5).
Sponsor
SYSTRA ANZ Pty Ltd
Value
$1,000
SYSTRA First Peoples Award in Engineering
Awarded to a Griffith University, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, undergraduate student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering, including Bachelor of Engineering double degrees, hosted by the School of Engineering and Built Environment who achieves the highest program GPA (minimum GPA of 5).
Sponsor
SYSTRA ANZ Pty Ltd
Value
$1,000
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University A–L
QCGU A–L
Alan Lane Award for Composition
Awarded to a fourth-year Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student completing a completing a Bachelor of Music with a major in Composition, judged to have submitted the best portfolio of compositions demonstrating secure craft.
Sponsor
General donations from graduates, colleagues and friends
Value
$200
A.G. Francis Prize for Composition
Awarded to a Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student completing Composition Study for specified composition type. Composition type is at the decision of the Head of Composition in February each year.
Sponsor
Public Trust Office
Value
$100
Beta Sigma Phi Award for Academic Excellence
Awarded to a full-time second-year Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student in the Bachelor of Music, majoring in Brass with the highest program GPA.
Sponsor
Beta Sigma Phi International—Brisbane City
Value
$500
Blanche and Hugh Campbell Singing Award
Awarded at end-of-year examinations as an Encouragement Award to a first-year Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student completing a Bachelor of Music degree majoring in Voice.
Sponsor
The late Blanche and Hugh Campbell
Value
$200
The Doreen Ord and Lyceum Club Prize (Classical Voice) Postgraduate
Awarded to the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student, selected by the Head of Voice at the Queensland Conservatorium, in consultation with relevant staff and teachers, to the best meritorious student (male or female), at a postgraduate level in classical voice.
Sponsor
The family of Mrs Doreen Ord and the Lyceum Club Brisbane Inc.
Value
$1,500
Donald Penman Prize for Voices in Combination
Awarded to an ensemble of two or more full-time Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University students enrolled in a Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in Voice, judged to have given the best performance.
Sponsor
Mrs M McPherson
Value
$250 (shared)
Dulcie E.E. Kappe Award
Awarded to a Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student as the most outstanding string instrumentalist.
Sponsor
The Late Dulcie Kappe
Value
$250
Elizabeth Muir Memorial Award (singing) Undergraduate
Awarded to a first-year Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student completing a Bachelor of Music majoring in Voice, with the highest result in the end-of-year performance examinations.
Sponsor
The parents of the late Elizabeth Muir
Value
approx. $500
Fred Ellaway Prize
Awarded to a final-year Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student completing a Bachelor of Music in Performance majoring in piano, for the highest result in their performance examinations.
Sponsor
Margaret Ellaway
Value
$250
Linda Edith Allen Award Undergraduate (singing)
Awarded to a final year Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University female student completing a Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music in Performance degree, majoring in voice, with the highest result in their performance examinations.
Sponsor
Estate of Linda Edith Allen
Value
$1,000
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University M–Z
QCGU M–Z
Maurice Mears Memorial Award (Strings)
Awarded to a Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Classical String Performance Study student for dedication to studies.
Sponsor
The Late Maurice Mears
Value
$200
MK Lassell Prize
The Prize is open to Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University classical piano students enrolled in the third year of a Bachelor of Music program at the Conservatorium. The award is made to the student/s who gains the highest marks in their performance examinations at the end of the year.
Sponsor
Estate of MK Lassell
Value
$150
Margaret Anne Kerrison Pianoforte Prize
Awarded to a second-year Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student/s studying full time completing Performance Study (classical piano) with the highest result in their performance examinations.
Sponsor
Mr and Mrs W Kerrison
Value
$300
QCGU Barbara Hebden Music Bursary
Awarded to a Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student who shows outstanding musical ability and has contributed to the Conservatorium community. The student must be an emerging instrumental or vocal artist studying at QCGU. Each Department Head will nominate their best student based on outstanding music ability and contribution to the Conservatorium community. A panel made up of the Conservatorium Executive will make the final decision.
Sponsor
The Late Barbara Hebden OAM
Value
$5,000
Queenslanders Foundation Prize
Awarded to first-year Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student enrolled in a Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in piano, with the highest marks in their performance examinations at the end of the year.
Sponsor
Public Trust Office
Value
$300
Pat Volek Orchestral Training Scholarship
Awarded to a student who is currently enrolled in the final year of a Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Bachelor of Music degree with a Performance Study of an acceptable mainstream classical orchestral instrument.
Sponsor
Family and friends of Pat Volek
Value
$150
Professor Emeritus Jan Delpratt AM Prize in Classical Voice
Awarded to a final year Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student completing a Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music in Performance degree, for outstanding achievement/performance and potential in the field of classical voice.
Sponsor
Family of Professor Emeritus Jan Delpratt AM
Value
$10,000
Robert S Alva Memorial Award
Awarded to the student with the best overall results in the third year of Bachelor of Music majoring in composition or a classical instrument.
Sponsor
The Late Robert S Alva
Value
$100
Rotary Club of Brisbane Mid-City Inc. Endowment Award
Awarded to one or two students having studied at the Conservatorium in the year of the prize as deserving of such a prize by reason of outstanding achievement in the field of music and financial need at the discretion of the Director's Advisory Committee.
Sponsor
The Rotary Club of Brisbane Mid-City Inc.
Value
$1,000
Sid 'SJ' Bromley Jazz Award for Outstanding Student
Awarded to a full-time Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student completing elective studies in a Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in Jazz, with a GPA in the top 5 of all eligible students, who possess demonstrated skills as an improviser and a performer in the jazz style, have contributed to Conservatorium life and the community as a whole and have demonstrated leadership skills.
Sponsor
Sid Bromley
Value
Two annual prizes (TBC)
Silver Harris and Jeff Peck Composition Prize
Awarded to a potential graduand from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Bachelor of Music, Master of Music or Master of Music Studies student majoring in Composition, for exceptional skill and promise in composition. The candidate must apply for consideration by submitting to the Head of Composition a folio of compositions accompanied by a letter applying for the prize and a statutory declaration that the folio is the original work of the applicant. The folio must be submitted by the last Friday of Trimester 2.
Sponsor
Mrs Silver Harris and Mr Jeff Peck
Value
$5,000
Sir Mostyn Hanger Opera Prize
Awarded to a Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student completing a Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in Classical Voice, for the best performance in a major or minor role in a Conservatorium opera production.
Sponsor
Lady GL Hanger
Value
$100
The Accompanists' Guild of Queensland Collaborative Pianist Prize
Awarded to a current Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student who has been regularly active in a range of collaborative contexts, including both instrumental and vocal involvement.
Sponsor
Accompanists' Guild of Queensland Inc.
Value
$1,000
The Von Itzstein Excellence Prize
Awarded to a third-year Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student enrolled in a Bachelor of Musical Theatre degree with the highest GPA in their final year of study.
Sponsor
Professor Mark Von Itzstein
Value
approx. $2,000
The Wagner Society in Queensland Inc. Encouragement Award
Awarded to a current Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student who through performance in a major or minor role in a Conservatorium Opera Production, best demonstrates vocal potential for a future career in large scale, romantic operas in the style of Richard Wagner or Richard Strauss.
Sponsor
The Wagner Society in Queensland Inc.
Value
To be confirmed
Victoria Chalmers Education Award
Awarded to a Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University first year student from a country area (mining/farming community) living away from home and showing promise and with a good GPA in the first trimester. The selected nominees are to come from the flute, then piano, then voice areas primarily with other students being considered if no qualifying students are found in these three areas.
Sponsor
Jacinta and Greg Chalmers, in memory of their daughter Victoria
Value
$3,000
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University audition-based awards
QCGU audition-based awards
The Emily Reinhardt Piano Scholarship
The purpose of The Emily Reinhardt Piano Scholarship is to assist entry level undergraduate students studying keyboard (classical) at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU). The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a recipient as they enter their study at a first year level and will continue for the duration of their undergraduate study (three to four years).
Sponsor
The Estate of Peter and Emily Reinhardt
Value
Up to $30,000 for Bachelor of Music (three-year degree), up to $40,000 for Bachelor of Music Performance (four-year degree)
The Nora Baird Memorial Fund Bursary
The Nora Baird Memorial Fund Bursary is awarded to students commencing in 2024, auditioning at the Queensland Conservatorium for entry into a Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU) programme in an area of instrumental need. Determination of instrumental need is at the discretion of the Director of the Conservatorium.
Sponsor
Helene Jones Foundation Testamentary Trust
Value
Up to $10,000 paid in instalments (amount may vary year to year)
Audition, performance, competitions and awards for current year
Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT)
Musical Theatre Encouragement Award
The purpose of the Musical Theatre Encouragement Award is to assist a third-year student from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT) to travel and attend auditions.
Sponsor
Cynthia Burnett and Douglas Gehrke
Value
$2,000
The Rekindle Foundation Musical Theatre Award
The Rekindle Foundation Musical Theatre Award is open to Queensland Academy Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT) students enrolled in their final trimester of study who will be pursuing further postgraduate studies and/or activities.
Sponsor
Rekindle Foundation
Value
$20,000
The Von Itzstein Excellence Prize
Awarded to a Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT) student who graduates from the Bachelor of Musical Theatre with the highest GPA.
Sponsor
Professor Mark Von Itzstein
Value
approx. $2,000
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