These awards, presented under three major categories, recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of Macquarie University alumni, in Australia and throughout the world. The awards highlight the diversity and quality of the contributions our alumni have made within their chosen fields and within the community.

The three award categories are as follows:

• 2008 Alumni Awards for Distinguished Service
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  • Please Note: The application deadline for this scholarship passed at 11:59 PM on March 27, 2009. We are no longer accepting applications.
• 2008 Alumni Award to a Recent Graduate for Distinguished Service
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  • Please Note: The application deadline for this scholarship passed at 11:59 PM on March 27, 2009. We are no longer accepting applications.
• 2008 International Achievement Alumni Award for Distinguished Service
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  • Please Note: The application deadline for this scholarship passed at 11:59 PM on March 27, 2009. We are no longer accepting applications.

Nominations for the 2008 Awards close on 27 March 2009.

Macquarie University appreciates all nominations that are put forward for these prestigious awards.

Award winners will be recognised for their contributions (including valuable research) in the following areas:

• The Arts Science and Technology
• Health and Associated Sciences
• Business and Commerce
• Educational Leadership
• Management Community Service and
• Other areas

The selection panel may choose to present additional awards based on the nature of our alumni’s contributions.

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The University offers the following scholarships and prizes toward supporting and recognising deserving individuals on an annual basis:

Macquarie University International Scholarships for Alumni

The University encourages its graduates to pursue higher education via applying for study that is of a level higher than previously undertaken. In keeping with this intent, each semester, 4 scholarships of $5,000 each are awarded those alumni that are commencing further studies at Macquarie University.

To be eligible alumni must meet all requirements of the Macquarie University International Scholarship.

For more information, please visit us at:

 http://www.international.mq.edu.au/scholarships/muis/Alumni

or kindly email your enquiry to:

scholarships@io.mq.edu.au

Higher Degree Research Excellence Prize

This prize was established in 2008. It is valued at $2,500 and is awarded to the two top-ranked alumni scholarship applicants in the Australian Postgraduate Award and Endeavour International Postgraduate Research round.

For further information, please contact Alumni Relations.

Prize Conditions [PDF, 56KB]

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Scholarships and prizes toward awarding exemplary students, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, include:

The Alex Mitchell Scholarship

This scholarship is valued at $7,500, spread over three years, and is awarded to an incoming undergraduate student who is pursuing a degree offered by the Faculty of Arts.

Scholarship Conditions [PDF, 48KB]
Please Note: The application deadline for this scholarship passed at 11:59 PM on March 27, 2009. We are no longer accepting applications.

The Macquarie University Family Scholarship

The Family Scholarship is awarded to an immediate family member of an Alumnus/Alumna toward encouraging family members to attend Macquarie University through the generations and therefore continuing tradition and legacy. A $5000 scholarship is awarded to the successful recipient.

Scholarship conditions [PDF, 59KB]
Please Note: The application deadline for this scholarship passed at 11:59 PM on March 27, 2009. We are no longer accepting applications.

The Macquarie University Honours Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing full-time or part-time study in a Bachelor (Honours) program. This is a needs-based scholarship that is aimed at encouraging research in any discipline and is valued at $5000 tenable for one year.

Scholarship conditions [PDF, 53KB]
Please Note: The application deadline for this scholarship passed at 11:59 PM on March 27, 2009. We are no longer accepting applications.

The Macquarie University Garrawi Indigenous Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student of an Indigenous background and who is enrolled in a postgraduate program. The scholarship is currently valued at $2,500.

Scholarship Conditions [PDF, 55KB]
Please Note: The application deadline for this scholarship passed at 11:59 PM on March 27, 2009. We are no longer accepting applications.

Prizes for Students

All Prizes / Awards listed hereunder, award excellence in academic performance, as adjudged by special committees and elicit nominations from academia and the broader community. These will therefore not carry any application forms. Nomination Guidelines have been provided, where applicable:

The Macquarie University Kathryn Murphy Memorial Prize

This prize is awarded to the female student with the most meritorious performance, proceeding to a Bachelor (Hons) degree offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics. The prize is currently valued at $2,500.

The Macquarie University Raymond Powys Memorial Prize

This prize is awarded to the student with the most meritorious performance across all units offered under the Master of Commerce in Accounting and Finance Program. The prize is currently valued at $2,500.

The Macquarie University Science/Technology Prize

This prize is awarded to a Science (Honours) student whose work shows outstanding promise in a science discipline and potential for commercial or professional application. The prize is currently valued at $2,500.

Prize conditions [PDF, 61KB]
Please Note: The application deadline for this scholarship passed at 11:59 PM on March 27, 2009. We are no longer accepting applications.

Other Prizes

In addition to the aforementioned, the university awards prizes to the eight, most meritorious incoming undergraduate students in each Faculty. These are currently offered in the form of a $250 book voucher.

Awards for Meritorious Performance

These awards are presented at graduation ceremonies in both Hong Kong and Singapore to students with the most meritorious performance across all units of study.

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