Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology Prizes

This Prize was established by a donation to the University by the School of Mathematical Sciences to recognise academic achievement by first year students in the Discipline of Mathematical Sciences and to commemorate Ann Coultas who served the University from 1996 to 2003 in the Discipline of Statistics. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
STATS 1005 - Statistical Analysis and Modelling I and be enrolled in one of the following degrees in the year for which the Prize is awarded:
• Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences or associated double degree with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences; or
• Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences; or
• Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced).

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.

This Prize was established in 2008 by a donation to the University from Mrs Audrey Abbie to provide financial support to an outstanding student to pursue further education or an internship either in Australia or overseas. 

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the second year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in the year for which the Prize is awarded and be undertaking the final year of the DVM.

Applications must:-
a. include documentary evidence of excellent reports from practitioners (feedback from DVM Extramural Studies);
b. explain how they will use the Prize money to assist with costs associated with attending off-campus clinical placements (in Australia or overseas) during their final year.
Candidates would realistically have organised their final year of study and placements before being aware that they have won the Prize.

The Prize must be taken up in the year in which it is offered. Acceptance of the Prize cannot be deferred. If a student declines the Prize, the Prize will be offered to the next eligible student.

In 1980, friends, colleagues and former students in the Department of Botany and the Adelaide University Graduates' Union made a donation to the University to establish a fund in memory of the late Constance Margaret  Eardley. 

To be eligible for the prize candidates must have successfully completed the courses ENV BIOL 2500- BOTANY II and ENV BIOL 2510 - PLANT IDENTIFICATION II as part of an undergraduate program in the School of Biological Sciences in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest combined mark for the courses stated above.

In 1933, Daniel Livingston, storekeeper of Millicent, South Australia, bequeathed funds to the Minister of Agriculture to found annual scholarships at Roseworthy College to be called the "Daniel Livingston Scholarships" and to be awarded in such manner as the cabinet minister controlling the Department of Agriculture in South Australia shall think fit. 
In 2019 the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, being the corporate successor of the Minister for Agriculture and the trustee of this Trust, appointed the University as the sole trustee of the Trust and accordingly, the capital of the fund was transferred to the University's Endowment Fund. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the second year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences in the year in which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the highest aggregate mark in the second year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences degree.

In 1933, Daniel Livingston, storekeeper of Millicent, South Australia, bequeathed funds to the Minister of Agriculture to found annual scholarships at Roseworthy College to be called the "Daniel Livingston Scholarships" and to be awarded in such manner as the cabinet minister controlling the Department of Agriculture in South Australia shall think fit. 
In 2019 the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, being the corporate successor of the Minister for Agriculture and the trustee of this Trust, appointed the University as the sole trustee of the Trust and accordingly, the capital of the fund was transferred to the University's Endowment Fund. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the third year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences in the year in which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the highest aggregate mark in the third year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences degree.

This Prize was established in 1988 by a donation made to the University from Professor John and Mrs Brenda Bradley for the establishment of a Prize to commemorate the memory of their son David Bradley, a student in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Oenology in 1986 and 1987. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology or the Bachelor of Viticulture & Oenology (Honours) degree in the year in which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who demonstrates personal qualities, enthusiasm and aptitude indicating the promise of an outstanding contribution to the wine industry.

In 1907, David Murray bequeathed funds to the University for the Scholarship Fund of the University. Mr Murray of London, England and Adelaide, was a Merchant and a former member of the Council of the University, and died in London on 6 January 1907. The David Murray Prizes are awarded each year by the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics, the Adelaide Law School, the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology and the Adelaide Medical School. The rules below refer only to the David Murray Prize in the Mathematical Sciences. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
a) be enrolled in the Honours degree of Mathematical Sciences or the Master of Philosophy degree in Mathematical Sciences as of the semester one census date of the following year; and
b) have satisfied the academic requirements for the ordinary degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) or the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and have completed at least 12 units of Level Ill Mathematical Sciences courses; and
c) have completed at least one such Level Ill Mathematical Sciences course in the year for which the prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the highest performing student based on performance in Mathematical Sciences courses, with particular emphasis on the Level Ill results.

In 1907, David Murray bequeathed funds to the University for the Scholarship Fund of the University. Mr Murray of London, England and Adelaide, was a Merchant and a former member of the Council of the University, and died in London on 6 January 1907. The David Murray Prizes are awarded each year by the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics, the Adelaide Law School, the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology and the Adelaide Medical School. The rules below refer only to the David Murray Prize in the Science. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be enrolled in an Honours degree in one of the following Schools:-
•    School of Agriculture, Food and Wine;
•    School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences;
•    School of Biological Sciences;
•    School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark for the first three years of their undergraduate degree in one of the above Schools and taking into account the Purpose of the Prize to encourage advanced work and original investigation.

This Prize was established in 1985 by donations to the University in recognition of Mr David Pawsey and his 34 years of service to the Department of Electrical Engineering. In 2009 it was decided to establish an annual Prize from those funds to recognise and encourage outstanding students in Electrical Engineering. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
ELEC ENG 2104 - Digital Signal Processing in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in the course stated above.

This Prize was established in 1982 by a donation to the University from Mrs Moya Sutton in memory of her husband Dr David John Sutton, a member of the staff of the Department of Physics and Mathematical Physics for thirty-one years. 

To be eligible for the Prize a candidate must be enrolled in either the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics or the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics) in the year for which the Prize is awarded. Candidates must have completed the core experimental Honours Physics coursework modules.
A recipient of the H S Green Prize is not eligible for this Prize.

The successful candidate will be the student who completed an experimental physics project and placed highest in the First Class for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics or the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics).

This Prize was established by a donation to the University by the friends and family of Dr George Sved AM, who taught at the University of Adelaide from 1950-1975 and continued to provide academic assistance as an Honorary Visiting Research Fellow until his death in 1994. 
In 2006, Dr Marta Sved bequeathed funds to the University to be added to the fund for the Dr George Sved Prize in Civil Engineering. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
CIVILENG 2001 - Strength of Materials and be enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil) in the year in which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.

This Prize has been established by a contribution to the University by an anonymous donor, who wishes to recognise the dedicated and outstanding work of Dr Jennifer Gardner who commenced service in 1986 as the Curator of the Waite Arboretum. The Prize, while honouring Dr Jennifer Gardner and her work, is also aimed at raising the profile of the Waite Arboretum as a resource available for research for students and researchers. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be enrolled in an Honours program, postgraduate research program, or a University of Adelaide researcher (staff), undertaking a research project which in some way engages the Waite Arboretum as part of, or an important resource for, their research.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the lead student or researcher for a research project involving the Waite Arboretum. The key criteria in identifying the best research project will be the ability of the project to enhance sustainability of the urban landscape or understanding of the natural environment.

This Prize was established in 1973 through donations to the University to establish a Prize as a memorial to Dr Edmund Alfred Cornish, Foundation Professor of Mathematical Statistics (1960 to 1964) at the University of Adelaide. 

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must:
• have successfully completed at least 9 units of Level II courses taught by the Discipline of Mathematical Sciences; and
• have successfully completed MATHS 2103 - Probability and Statistics II and STATS 2107 - Statistical Modelling and Inference II in the year for which the prize is being awarded; and
• be enrolled in at least 9 units of Level 111 Statistics courses as at semester one census date in the following year.

Candidates who have previously been awarded the EA Cornish Prize will not be eligible in subsequent years.

The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who receives the highest average marks in 9 units of Level II courses stated above and continues to 9 units of level Ill statistics.

This Prize was established in 1996 by a donation to the University from Messrs Robin, Peter and Duncan Graham and their families in recognition of the life-long interest in education of their parents, Elgin Joseph and Eunice Isabella Graham. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
PLANT SC 3505WT - Soil and Plant Nutrition III in the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology or Bachelor of Science, in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.

In 2004, former students, friends and colleagues made a donation to the University in recognition of the contribution to applied mathematics of Professor E.O. Tuck who served the University of Adelaide in the years 1967-2002, to establish a Prize for applied mathematics. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
• have successfully completed nine units of Level II courses taught by the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, including at least one of APP MTH 2105 Optimisation and Operations Research II or MATHS 2104 Numerical Methods II; and
• have completed at least one of the above courses in the year for which the Prize is awarded; and
• be enrolled in at least 9 units of Level Ill Applied Mathematics courses as at the semester one census date of the following year.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest average mark in the 9 units of Level 11 courses specified above.

This prize was established in 1984 by a donation to the University by former students, friends and colleagues of Professor E.S. Barnes in recognition of his contribution to the discipline of Pure Mathematics. Professor Barnes served the University in the years 1959 to 1983. The purpose of the Prize is to recognise and encourage talent in Pure Mathematics.

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
a. be enrolled in the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences or the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences or the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) or a double degree with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences component; and
b. have successfully completed 12 units of Level 111 Pure Mathematics courses.
c. The candidate must have completed at least one of the above courses in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieves the highest average mark in the 12 units of Level Ill Pure Mathematics courses.

The Prize shall not be awarded to a previous recipient of the ES Barnes Prize in Pure Mathematics.

In 1947 Reverend Raymond Baron Cornish donated funds to the University for the purpose of establishing an annual Prize in memory of his late sister Elsie Marion Cornish. 

To be eligible for this Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course ENV BIOL 2500 - BOTANY II as part of an undergraduate program in the School of Biological Sciences in the year for which the Prize is awarded. 

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark for the course stated above.

This Prize was established by a donation to the University by Esso Australia Pty Ltd.

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
CHEM ENG 2010 Process Design II and be undertaking their second year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical) degree (including combined or double degrees) in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the best mark in the course stated above.

In 1996, students and colleagues donated funds to the University to establish a Prize in memory of Dr Frederick John Jacka, Director of the Mawson Institute for Antarctic Research for twenty-seven years. 

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program of study and have successfully completed the course PHYSICS 3002 - Experimental Physics Ill. 
Candidates will be considered for the Prize in the year they satisfy the requirements for a major in Physics in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize will be awarded to the Bachelor of Science student majoring in Physics with the highest mark in the course stated above.

The GM Badger Prize was established in 1978 by a donation to the University from Professor G. M. Badger to establish an endowed Prize in Organic Chemistry. 

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have satisfied the requirements for a major in chemistry and have successfully completed the course CHEM 3620 - Organic Chemistry III in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize will be awarded annually to the student who has achieved the best result in the course stated above.
 

In 1992, Dr Gerald Laurence, through his company ADUCHEM Pty Ltd, donated funds to the University to provide annual Prizes in Practical Chemistry. Dr Gerald Laurence was a member of the Discipline of Chemistry for 31 years and maintained a strong commitment to excellence in laboratory classes throughout his career.

There shall be two prizes awarded annually.

To be eligible for the Prizes, candidates must be undertaking a Bachelor of Science program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

One prize will be awarded to the student obtaining the highest average mark for practical work in Level III chemistry courses. The student must have completed a major in Chemistry in the year for which the prize is awarded.

One prize will be awarded to the student obtaining the highest average mark for practical work in Level II chemistry courses. The student must have completed at least CHEM 2545 - Organic Chemistry II and CHEM 2550 - Physical & Inorganic Chemistry II Level II courses in the year for which the prize is awarded.

This Prize was established in 2005 by a donation to the University from Dr Paul Rohan to establish a Prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in memory of his late wife, Gertrude Rohan. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have been a PhD candidate in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering whose thesis topic is in the area of Information and Communications Technology in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who qualified for the degree of PhD in the previous 12 month period between 1 July and 30 June and who is deemed to have produced the best PhD thesis on the basis of the reports of the external examiners of the thesis, refereed publications and any other measurable attributes of quality.

In 1996, funds were raised and given to the University to establish a Prize in commemoration of the work of Herbert Sydney Green, Founding Professor in the Department of Mathematical Physics and Professor of Mathematical Physics for thirty-four years. In 2019, Roy Green contributed a further donation which was added to the capital sum. 

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in either the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics or the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (High Performance and Computational Physics) in the year for which the Prize is awarded. Candidates must have completed the core theoretical Honours Physics coursework modules.

A recipient of the David Sutton Memorial Prize is not eligible for this Prize.

The successful candidate will be the student who completed a theoretical physics project and placed highest in the First Class for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics or the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics).

If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the Prize may be shared equally.
 

In 1996, friends, family and colleagues of Harold Woolhouse made a donation to the University to establish a Prize in memory of Harold Woolhouse, to be awarded for the best PhD thesis produced in the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. In 2002, the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences merged with the Faculty of Science to become the Faculty of Sciences. In 2002, the Faculty of Sciences merged with the Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences to become the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering & Technology. 
Professor Harold Woolhouse was a botanist and Director of Waite Agricultural Research Institute from 1990 to 1995. 

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the final year of their postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded to the candidate deemed to have produced the best PhD thesis in a subject related to or aligned with agriculture or natural resource sciences, on the basis of the reports of the external examiners of the theses, refereed publications, letter of support from supervisor and any other measurable attributes of quality.

This Prize was established in 2022 by a donation to the University by the Ridgway Family in memory of Heather Ridgway, DVM 2 student who was tragically killed in a car accident prior to the 2022 academic year. Heather loved animals (particularly cats) and was passionate about becoming a veterinarian. Heather made many friends during her studies and shared wonderful memories and experiences while living in the Roseworthy College.

To be eligible for the Prize, students must be female and have successfully completed the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The successful candidate will be selected by taking into account the following characteristics and attributes over the course of their studies at Roseworthy:
A student who made a positive contribution to the Roseworthy community through participation in Roseworthy clubs, sports, and social events.
A student who demonstrated commitment, care and support to fellow students (a team player who looked to help others).
A student who was genuine, unapologetically themselves and selfless.

If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the Prize may be shared equally.

This Prize was established by the University and the Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Inc. (ROCA) in recognition of the Hon Dr Bruce Eastick AM, an outstanding contributor to the veterinary profession and supporter of ROCA. The Prize is funded by the Roseworthy Campus and Student Fund, an endowed fund invested in the University's Endowment Fund, established by ROCA. Funding has been approved for an indefinite period with a review of these arrangements required every 5 years commencing in 2024. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed their final year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest cumulative GPA in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the winner shall be determined based on the highest mark in the final year course VET SC 7308BRW Transition to the Veterinary Profession B.

In 1961, friends and former students of the late Joseph Garnett Wood, Professor of Botany in the University from 1935-1959, gave funds to the University for the purpose of founding a prize in his memory. 

To be eligible for the prize candidates must have successfully completed the course ENV BIOL 2510 - Plant Identification II as part of an undergraduate program in the School of Biological Sciences in the year for which the Prize is awarded. 

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark for the course stated above. 

This Prize was established in 1984 by a donation to the University by former students, friends and colleagues of Dr J H Michael in recognition of his contribution to the discipline of Pure Mathematics. Dr Michael served the University in the years 1959 to 1983. The purpose of the Prize is to recognise and encourage talent in Pure Mathematics. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
a. be enrolled in the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences or the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences or the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) or a double degree with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences component; and
b. have successfully completed 9 units of Level II Pure Mathematics courses.
c. The candidate must have completed at least one of the above courses in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate with the highest average mark in the 9 units of Level 11 Pure Mathematics courses.

The Prize shall not be awarded to a previous recipient of the J H Michael Prize in Pure Mathematics.

In 1922 Mrs John Bagot donated funds to the University to establish, in memory of her late husband, an annual prize in Botany.

To be eligible for the prize candidates must have successfully completed their Honours year of an undergraduate program in the School of Biological Sciences and have undertaken a research project in botany in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who is deemed to have undertaken the best research project in botany.

In 1977, a donation was given to the University by friends and former students of the late Keith Percival John Barley, reader in agronomy in the University from 1955 to 1975 for the purpose of founding a Prize in his memory. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
• be enrolled in a postgraduate research degree within the areas of agriculture and natural resource sciences in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology;
• hold an Honours degree or equivalent qualification;
• have been enrolled for not less than one year; and
• at the time of awarding the Prize, be still undertaking research for the degree.

A previous recipient of this Prize is not eligible to receive the Prize more than once.

The Prize shall be awarded annually based on research performance.

If there are candidates of equal merit, preference may be given to a candidate whose field of study is concerned with agronomy, soil-plant relationships or soil science.

This Prize was established in 1987 by a bequest to the University from Laurence Theodore Schneider, a former student in the program for the degree of Bachelor of Architecture. 

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the course
DESST 2521 - History Theory II in the Bachelor of Architectural Design program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in the course stated above.

This Prize was established in 1941 when the Adelaide University Engineering Society made a donation to the University to establish a prize in memory of Robert Albert Lokan, formerly a student in the Department of Mining. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
a) be enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) degree program or associated double degrees;
b) have completed the following four level 2 Chemical Engineering courses with at least one completed in the year for which the prize is awarded:
CHEM ENG 2010 - Process Design II (3 units)
CHEM ENG 2011 - Process Engineering Thermodynamics (3 units)
CHEM ENG 2014 - Heat and Mass Transfer (3 units)
CHEM ENG 2018 - Process Fluid Mechanics (3 units)

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the best performing second year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) student who achieves the highest average mark in the courses stated above.

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The Prize has been established by a contribution to the University by BlueScope Lysaght for a Prize in architecture in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in Bachelor of Architectural Design program and have successfully completed the Level III course DESST 5313 Design Studio V in the year for which the Prize is awarded. 

The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the highest mark in the course stated above.

This Prize was established in 1972 by Adrian Lynda Tapp who bequeathed funds to the University of Adelaide to establish an annual Prize in mathematics in commemoration of her sister, Mabel Tapp. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics undertaken as part of the South Australian Certificate of Education in the year prior to that in which the Prize is awarded and be enrolled full-time at the Semester one census date at the University of Adelaide.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the student who achieved the highest academic merit in Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the Prize may be shared equally.

This Prize was established in 2018 by a bequest to the University from Mark Edwin Hurd who graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Sciences) (Honours) in 1991. 

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed their final year of their undergraduate degree in Mathematical Sciences or Computer Sciences, in the year for which the Prize is awarded and be enrolled in their Honours year.

The Prize will be awarded annually according to high achievement in the final year of the undergraduate degree in Mathematical Sciences or Computer Science to gain entry to an Honours degree.

This Prize was established in 1994 when a donation was given to the University by the family of the late Mark Paul Bowker for the purpose of establishing a Prize in his memory. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the Level III courses in the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, AGRIC 3500WT Professional Skills in Agricultural Science III and AGRIC 3515WT - Agricultural Experimental Design and Analysis III in the year in which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the best mark in the above stated courses and whose assessment submission(s) is relevant to sustainable agricultural practice.

If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the Prize may be shared equally.

This Prize was established by a donation to the University by the School of Mathematical Sciences to recognise academic achievement by first year students in the Discipline of Mathematical Sciences. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course MATHS 1012 - Mathematics IB in one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced), Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences or a double degree with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences component.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest average mark in MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA and MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB.

In 1974, funds were donated to the University by the family  and friends of the late Dr. Michael Ewers Bayne Smyth, a member of the staff of the Zoology Department for nine years, to establish a Prize in his memory for the encouragement of original thought and clear expression among students specialising in any branch of Zoology.

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the Honours degree of Bachelor of Science and undertaken a research project in zoology in the School of Biological Sciences in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate with the highest grade for the program stated above and whose research project in zoology is deemed the most outstanding as determined by the Discipline Lead, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

This Prize was established in 1911 by subscribers to The Albert Molineux Fund in memory of Albert Molineux (1832-1909) for the promotion of education at Roseworthy Agricultural College (the College). Albert Molineux was the founder and for many years Secretary, of the Agricultural Bureau in South Australia. He was a farmer and editor who exerted great influence on South Australian agriculture. 
The College resolved to use the fund to support an annual Prize for a student of agriculture. The College merged with the University of Adelaide in 1990. Agriculture, once taught exclusively at the College, is now taught at all University campuses. 
In 2019, Mr William F Nankivell generously donated further funds to the University to augment the Prize. Mr Nankivell was a previous trustee of the Albert Molineux Trust (from 1956); a member of the Advisory Board to the South Australian Agricultural Bureau (1956); a former Parliamentarian, becoming the State Member for Albert in 1959 and a Past President, Roseworthy Agricultural College (1973 - 1979). 

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have undertaken their third year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences and successfully completed PLANT SC 3505WT Soil & Plant Nutrition III and AGRONOMY 3012RW Innovation in Agronomy III in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize will be awarded to the candidate who has achieved the highest aggregate grade in the two courses stated above.

This Prize was established in 2008 by a donation to the University from Professor Peter Behrenbruch who was Head of the School of Petroleum Engineering and Management from its inception to the merger with NCPGG to form the Australian School of Petroleum on 1 July 2003. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be an international student and have successfully completed the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) program of study at the University in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Petroleum).

This Prizes was established in 2008 by a donation to the University from Professor Peter Behrenbruch who was Head of the School of Petroleum Engineering and Management from its inception to the merger with NCPGG to form the Australian School of Petroleum on 1 July 2003. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be an international student and have successfully completed the Master of Petroleum Engineering program of study at the University in the year for which the Prize is awarded.

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the international student who obtained the highest mark for the Master of Petroleum Engineering. 

This Prize was established by a donation to the University by Dr Peter Ian Brooker BSc 1965, BSc (Hons) 1966, PhD (Mathematical Physics) 1970, to recognise excellence and encourage further study in the field of Geophysics. 

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be undertaking their third year of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Advanced) at the University of Adelaide and is enrolled in the level 3 courses GEOLOGY 3022 Geophysics IIIA and/or GEOLOGY 3023 Geophysics IIIB.

The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who is placed highest in order of merit amongst those who have completed the Level 2 course GEOLOGY 2515 - Geophysics II.

If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the Prize may be shared equally.

The Prize has been established by a contribution to the University from the Botantic Gardens of South Australia, in honour of Allen Dale Correy for a Prize in landscape architecture in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering. 

To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the Level III course LARCH 7031 Studio - Landscape Architecture (M) in the year for which the Prize is awarded. 

The Prize will be awarded annually to the eligible candidate who obtains the highest mark in the course stated above. 

This Prize was established by the Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Inc. (ROCA) and is funded by the Roseworthy Campus and Student Fund, an endowed fund invested in the University's Endowment Fund, established by ROCA. ROCA is an organisation which aims to provide links between Roseworthy campus and its alumni. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be undertaking their final year of the Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) program in the year for which the Prize is awarded. 

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who has achieved the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) program. 

If there are more than one candidate of equal merit, preference will be given to the candidate who has the highest weighted aggregated mark. 

This Prize was established by the Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Inc. (ROCA) and is funded by the Roseworthy Campus and Student Fund, an endowed fund invested in the University's Endowment Fund, established by ROCA. ROCA is an organisation which aims to provide links between Roseworthy campus and its alumni. 

To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be undertaking their final year of the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) program in the year for which the Prize is awarded. 

The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who has achieved the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) program. 

If there are more than one candidate of equal merit, preference will be given to the candidate who has the highest weighted aggregated mark.