13. Postgraduate scholarships and prizes
About this chapter
The following table of scholarships and prizes is divided into two main categories:
- Research scholarships and prizes; and
- Postgraduate coursework scholarships and prizes.
Within each of these divisions are two further main divisions – scholarships then prizes. These may be further divided into the course of enrolment for which the award is applicable.
Scholarships and prizes: what’s the difference?
Scholarships are generally awarded at the commencement of a program of study, and often (but not always) by application. Generally, their intention is to support you while you study. Scholarships can be paid as a lump sum, a stipend or as course fees depending on the terms of the individual scholarship. Scholarships are most often awarded to full-time scholars.
Prizes are generally awarded to recognise superior academic merit during your study. They can take the form of a cash prize, a certificate or book prize or even the offer of employment. They are awarded without application. The award of a prize is recognised publicly and is recorded on your academic transcript. It is highly regarded by employers and other academic institutions.
Prize and scholarship award night
The faculty holds a presentation evening in May where postgraduate prizes and scholarships are publicly recognised. The Student Administration Centre will contact prize and scholarship winners with an invitation.
Donations to establish prizes and scholarships
Many of the faculty's prizes and scholarships are donated by alumni, staff, the professions or industry. If you are interested in establishing a prize or scholarship in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning, or adding to an existing one, please contact the Dean on 9351 5924.
Scholarships
The following tables summarise the scholarships that are known to be available to students in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning, and gives some direction about where to lodge applications. It is not an exhaustive list. Different students from different backgrounds may find funding from the community or organisations from which they come from, or from the governments of their home countries.
The diversity of sources of funds means that there is a diversity of places to look for and apply for scholarships. Scholarships come from four main sources. The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning commits a significant amount of funds to research scholarships. The University of Sydney centrally funds many scholarships for the same purpose. The Australian Government funds some of the more valuable scholarships, particularly the Australian Postgraduate Awards and the Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships. Private donations provide another important source of funds for scholarships.
Scholarship information and applications
At the University of Sydney there are three main places to look for scholarship information and to lodge applications. Please read this in conjunction with the information supplied in the tables following. These organisations are often the best place to contact for enquiries regarding the terms, conditions and application dates.
Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning
The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning handles applications for all faculty-funded awards. These include postgraduate coursework and research scholarships. Keep an eye on our website at: www.arch.usyd.edu.au for up-to-date information about available scholarships, application closing dates and application forms.
Be aware that applications for scholarships often close in September to November in the year prior to the commencement of your study.
Research Office
The Research Office has information on university and government funded scholarships for research students, as well as an excellent website containing links to a variety of private and industry scholarships available during the year.
Graduates of the Bachelor or professional Master of Architecture will also be interested in the Hezlet Bequest Travelling Scholarship, advertised through this office in January each year. This scholarship provides significant funding for postgraduate study overseas.
Visit the website at:
www.usyd.edu.au/ro or phone 9351 3250.
International Office
This is the best source of information for scholarships, particularly research scholarships, available to international students. Visit the website at:
www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/postgrad/costs/scholarships.shtml
Disclaimer
The terms, conditions, values and availability of all prizes and scholarships are subject to change without notice.
Travelling scholarships table
| Scholarship name |
Description |
Approx value p.a. |
Max tenure (yrs) |
Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hezlet Bequest Travelling Research Scholarship |
Awarded to a graduate or graduates of the Bachelor or professional Master of Architecture of the University of Sydney of not more than 4 years standing to undertake study or research at an overseas institution. Applications to the Research Office in January each year. | Up to $20,000 |
varies | varies |
Research scholarships table
| Category and scholarship name |
Description |
Approx value p.a. |
Max tenure (yrs) |
Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Postgraduate Award |
Awarded annually to Master or Doctor of Philosophy students. Applications to the University of Sydney Research Office close 31 October each year. |
Approx $20,000 |
3 |
varies |
| University of Sydney Postgraduate Award |
Awarded biannually to Master or Doctor of Philosophy students. Applications to the University of Sydney Research Office close 31 October and mid June each year. |
Same as APA |
3 |
varies |
| Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship |
Awarded annually to Master or Doctor of Philosophy students. Applications to the University of Sydney International Office close mid September each year. |
Same as APA |
3 |
varies |
| University of Sydney International Research Scholarship |
Awarded annually to an international student applying to undertake a Master or Doctor of Philosophy commencing mid year. Scholarship provides tuition fees and a living allowance. Applications to the University of Sydney International Office close late March each year. |
Stipend to UPA and tuition fees |
2 or 3 |
varies |
| Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning International Research Scholarship |
Awarded annually to the highest ranked reserve applicant for the Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, provided they are of sufficient merit. Scholarship covers tuition fees. |
Same as tuition fee |
3.5 |
1 |
| Ethel M Chettle Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Architecture |
Awarded as funds are available to a student commencing a full-time Master or Doctor of Philosophy in the discipline of Architecture and the Allied Arts. The applicant must be a recent graduate in architecture from a faculty or school in Australia. Applications should be directed to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning by 31 October in the year prior to commencement, if offered. Next likely offer 2009. |
Same as APA |
3 |
1 |
| David Noel Murray Postgraduate Scholarship |
Awarded as funds are available to a graduate of the Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Sydney who intends to commence a Master or Doctor of Philosophy. Applications should be directed to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning by 31 October in the year prior to commencement, if offered. Next likely offer 2010. |
approx $15,000 |
2 or 3 |
2 |
| Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Indigenous Student Research Fellowship |
Awarded annually to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Master or Doctor of Philosophy student of exceptional research promise. Applications to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning close 31 October each year. Next likely offer 2010. |
Same as APA |
1 |
1 |
| Jean & Andrew Wong Research Scholarship |
Awarded annually to a Doctor of Philosophy student in one of the areas of architectural science, environment, behaviour and society, or urban and regional planning and policy. Applications to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning close 31 October each year. |
$8,000 |
1 |
1 (sharable) |
| Henry J Cowan Research Scholarship |
Awarded annually to a Doctor of Philosophy student in one of the areas of architectural science, environment, behaviour and society, or urban and regional planning and policy. Applications to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning close 31 October each year. |
$5,000 |
1 |
1 (sharable) |
| IPANDCO Scholarship in Environmental Sustainability |
Draft terms only: Awarded annually to a Master or Doctor of Philosophy student in the field of sustainable design. This scholarship is under review. |
$2,000 |
1 |
1 |
| Research supplementary scholarships and top-ups |
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| AHURI Postgraduate Student Top-Up Scholarship |
A top-up scholarship from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) is available to winners of an APA, APAI or a similar university scholarship. Interested eligible research students should contact Dr Viviene Milligan in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. |
$7,000 |
2 or 3 years |
1 |
| Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Supplementary Research Scholarship |
Full-time research students in the PhD awarded an APA or fully funded UPA (not mid year UPA) or EIPRS/IPA (not USIRS) in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning and have no other 'top-up' will be awarded a "top-up" scholarship to increase the stipend by $5000 p.a. No application required. |
$5,000 |
max 3 |
varies |
Research prizes table
| Prize name |
Description |
Approx value p.a. |
Max tenure (yrs) |
Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry J Cowan Research Prize in Environment, Behaviour and Society |
Awarded annually to a deserving student of the EBS research group, provided that the candidate’s work is of sufficient merit. |
Book prize |
1 |
1 |
Postgraduate coursework scholarships table
| Scholarship name |
Description |
Approx. value p.a. |
Max tenure (yrs) |
Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All degrees | ||||
| Commonwealth Supported Equity Scholarship |
Awarded annually to Commonwealth support eligible students in receipt of Centrelink or other government benefits for low income earners, to provide for HECS-HELP in place of full fees for postgraduate courses. Applications by November 30 each year to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. |
HECS HELP |
1 |
up to12 |
| Master of Architecture | ||||
| Bates Smart Prize for Architectural Design |
Awarded annually to the best student in design in the Master of Architecture at the end of the fourth year. Portfolio and interview required. Applications to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning by 30 November each year. |
$2,500 | 1 |
1 |
| James Hartley Bibby Memorial Scholarship in Architecture |
Awarded to the student entering the Master of Architecture who graduated in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture with the best record in architectural design. No application required. |
$2,600 | 1 |
1 |
| Margot and Neville Gruzman Scholarship for Urban Design in Architecture |
Awarded to an outstanding Master of Architecture student entering 5th year who demonstrates the greatest understanding of and sensitivity to the surrounding urban and natural environmental context and to urban design as part of their architectural design studies. Selected by minimum Distinction Weighted Average Mark, application and portfolio. Applications to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning by 30 November each year. |
$1,350 |
1 |
1 |
| Woods Bagot Scholarship in Architectural Design |
Awarded annually to the best student entering the Master of Architecture in terms of 3rd year arch design – selected by design WAM for interview, final selection by interview panel. Applications to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning by 30 November each year. |
$2,000 |
1 |
1 |
| Audio and Acoustics | ||||
| Sony Foundation Technology and Science Scholarship in Audio and Acoustics |
Awarded annually to the outstanding Australian citizen or resident in the Master of Design Science (Audio and Acoustics) Program who has completed at least 36 cp. No application required. |
$12,500 |
1 |
1 |
| Digital Media | ||||
| Sony Foundation Technology and Science Scholarship in Digital Media |
Awarded annually to the outstanding Australian citizen or resident in the Master of Design Science (Digital Media) Program who has completed at least 36 cp. No application required. |
$12,500 |
1 |
1 |
| Facilities Management | ||||
| Tertiary Education Facility Management Association / National Council of Rationalised Building Scholarship in Facilities Management |
Awarded annually to the commencing Facilities Management student who intends to complete honours. Applications by November 30 each year to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. Under review. |
$1,500 |
2 |
1 |
| Illumination Design |
|
|
|
|
| Klaus Engelhard Scholarship in Illumination Design |
Awarded on application to IES The Lighting Society to the outstanding applicant or new student in the Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Illumination Design). The scholarship is intended to cover tuition fees for the Graduate Certificate. |
$4,920 |
1 |
1 |
| Urban Design | ||||
| Woods Bagot Scholarship in Urban Design |
Awarded annually to the best student commencing the Master of Urban Design in terms of potential for urban design (selected on prior academic merit, then portfolio and interview). Applications by November 30 each year to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. |
$1,000 |
1 |
1 |
| Urban and Regional Planning | ||||
| Denis Winston Memorial Scholarship in Urban and Regional Planning |
Awarded to students of oustanding academic potential in the MURP. Applications by November 30 each year to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. This scholarship is under review and not offered for 2008. |
$3,500 |
1 |
1 |
Postgraduate coursework prizes table
| Course availability and prize name |
Description |
Approx value p.a. |
Max tenure (yrs) |
Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All courses |
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| Dean's List of Excellence in Academic Performance |
Students in the top 15% of their course each year are placed on the Dean's List of Excellence in Academic Performance. This is noted on their transcripts. |
0 |
1 |
n/a |
| Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize |
Up to five prizes awarded annually to students taking art classes in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. |
Varies |
1 |
Varies |
| Master of Architecture | ||||
| Architectural Science Prize |
One cash prize each for years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture and 4 and 5 of the Master of Architecture - to outstanding students in terms of their record in architectural science subjects. |
$100 |
1 |
5 |
| CHL Turner Memorial Prize in Architectural Design |
Awarded to the Master of Architecture graduand who has demonstrated excellence in architectural design. |
$230 |
1 |
1 |
| Ethel M Chettle Prize in Architecture |
Awarded annually to highly meritorious students in the Master of Architecture. Must not be receiving or have ever received any other faculty scholarship or prize. Three from 4th year and three from 5th year. |
$900 |
1 |
6 |
| George McRae Prize in Architectural Construction |
Awarded annually to the Master of Architecture graduand with best record in construction. |
$330 |
1 |
1 |
| Henry J Cowan Prize in Architectural Science |
One book prize each for years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture and 4 and 5 of the Master of Archtecture - to outstanding students in terms of their record in architectural science subjects. |
Book Prizes |
1 |
4 |
| NSW Architects Registration Board Prize |
Awarded annually for outstanding proficiency in years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture and 4 and 5 of the Master of Architecture. |
3 x $250 and 1 x $500 |
1 |
4 |
| Ruskin Rowe Prize for Architecture |
Awarded annually to the Master of Architecture graduand who demonstrates meritorious work throughout the degree. |
$220 |
1 |
1 |
| Sir John Sulman Prize |
Awarded annually to the Master of Architecture graduand with best overall record in architectural design. |
$640 |
1 |
1 |
| Sunlord Perpetual Prize in Architectural Design |
Awarded annually to the outstanding 4th year Master of Architecture architectural design student. |
$1,800 |
1 |
1 |
| Architectural Design |
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| Bluescope Lysaght Prize in Architectural Design |
Awarded annually to the Master of Architecture (Architectural Design) graduand with the best record in architectual design subjects. |
$940 |
1 |
1 |
| Architectural History and Theory | ||||
| Henry J Cowan Prize in Architectural History and Theory |
Awarded annually to the Master of Architectural History and Theory graduand with the best overall record across the degree. |
Book prize |
1 |
1 |
| Audio and Acoustics |
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| Architectural Science Prize |
Awarded annually to the top student in each of the architectural science graduate programs (Audio and Acoustics, Building, Building Services, Illumination Design and Sustainable Design). |
$100 |
1 |
5 |
| Building |
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| Architectural Science Prize |
Awarded annually to the top student in each of the architectural science graduate programs (Audio and Acoustics, Building, Building Services, Illumination Design and Sustainable Design). |
$100 |
1 |
5 |
| Australian Institute of Building NSW Chapter Medal in Building |
Awarded annually to the outstanding graduate from the MDesSc(Building) program. |
Certificate |
1 |
1 |
| Building Services |
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| Architectural Science Prize |
Awarded annually to the top student in each of the architectural science graduate programs (Audio and Acoustics, Building, Building Services, Illumination Design and Sustainable Design). |
$100 |
1 |
5 |
| Australian Institute of Building NSW Chapter Medal in Building Services |
Awarded annually to the outstanding graduate from the MDesSc (Building Services) program. |
Certificate |
1 |
1 |
| David Rowe Memorial Prize in Building Services |
Awarded annually to the outstanding Master of Design Science (Building Services) student with the best average mark in at least 48 credit points. |
$750 |
1 |
1 |
| Design Computing |
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| Design Computing Prize (Graduate) |
Awarded annually to the outstanding Graduate Diploma or Masters students in the Design Computing graduate program. Minimum 24cp completed. |
$100 |
1 |
2 |
| Digital Media |
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| Digital Media Prize (Graduate) |
Awarded annually to the outstanding Graduate Diploma or Masters students in the Digital Media graduate program. Minimum 24cp completed. |
$100 |
1 |
2 |
| Facilities Management |
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| Australian Institute of Building NSW Chapter Medal in Facilities Management |
Awarded annually to the outstanding graduate from the Facilities Management program. |
Certificate |
1 |
1 |
| Resolve FM Pty Ltd Prize in Facilities Managment |
Awarded annually to the oustanding student or graduand in the Facilities Managment program (min 24 cp). |
$500 |
1 |
1 |
| Heritage Conservation |
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| Allen Jack + Cottier Prize in Heritage Conservation |
Awarded annually to the best Heritage Conservation student in the unit ARCH9075 New Design in Old Settings. |
$750 |
1 |
1 |
| Morton Herman Prize in Building Conservation |
Awarded annually to a Master of Heritage Conservation student whose performance in building conservation in Australia has been outstanding. |
$600 |
1 |
1 |
| Rodney Connors Prize for Conservation Studies |
Awarded annually to the oustanding graduand in the Heritage Conservation Program. |
$450 |
1 |
1 |
| Illumination Design |
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| Architectural Science Prize |
Awarded annually to the top student in each of the architectural science graduate programs (Audio and Acoustics, Building, Building Services, Illumination Design and Sustainable Design). |
$100 |
1 |
5 |
| Philips Lighting Prize |
Awarded biennially to the student with the greatest proficiency in the IllumDes program (min 18 cp), for work completed in even-numbered years. |
$500 |
1 |
1 or 2 |
| Philips Prize for Illumination Design |
Awarded biennially to the oustanding student in the Illumination Design program (min 18 cp), for work completed in odd numbered years. |
$1,000 |
1 |
1 |
| Pierlite Prize in Illumination Design |
Awarded annually to the student with most improved performance in the Illumination Design program. |
Certificate |
1 |
1 to 3 |
| The Lighting Society Prize |
Awarded annually to the student with the best record in core subjects in the Illumunination Design program. |
Certificate |
1 |
1 |
| Sustainable Design |
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| Architectural Science Prize |
Awarded annually to the top student in each of the architectural science graduate programs (Audio and Acoustics, Building, Building Services, Illumination Design and Sustainable Design). |
$100 |
1 |
5 |
| John Dixon Prize in Sustainable Design |
Awarded annually to the outsanding student in the Sustainable Design program who as completed at least 24 cp. |
$130 |
1 |
1 |
| Course availability and prize name |
Description |
Approx value p.a. |
Max tenure (yrs) |
Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Design |
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| Marjorie and Lloyd Rees Prize for Urban Design |
Awarded to the best student in the urban design studio graduating Master of Urban Design or Graduate Diploma in Urban Design. |
$2,000 |
1 |
1 |
| Urban and Regional Planning |
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| Australian Institute of Building NSW Chapter Medal in Housing Studies |
Awarded annually to the outstanding graduate from the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (Housing Studies) program. |
Certificate |
1 |
1 |
| City of Willoughby Prize in Planning Procedures |
Awarded annually to the outsanding student in Planning Procedures. |
$290 |
1 |
1 |
| Heritage Council Award |
Awarded annually to the oustanding student in the heritage assessment component of the unit of study Planning Law. |
Book prize |
1 |
1 |
| John Odongo Prize in Economic and Community Development |
Awarded annually to an oustanding student in the unit of study Economic and Community Development. |
$140 |
1 |
1 |
| John Toon Prize in Environmental Planning |
Awarded annually to the best Graduate Diploma or Master of Urban and Regional Planning student in the unit of study Environmental Planning. |
$500 |
1 |
1 |
| Lyle H Moore Memorial Prize in Housing Studies |
Awarded annually to the oustanding student in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (Housing Studies). |
$450 |
1 |
1 |
| Mirvac Scholarship in Urban Design |
Draft terms: Awarded annually to the Urban and Regional Planning student with the best record in the unit Urban Design and Development Control. This prize is under review. |
$600 |
1 |
1 |
| New South Wales Department of Planning Prize |
Awarded annually to the outstanding graduand of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning. |
$250 |
1 |
1 |
| Norman Townsend Prize in Urban and Regional Planning |
Awarded annually for the best Planning Report in Urban and Regional Planning. |
$150 |
1 |
1 |
| Norman Waterhouse Prize in Planning Law |
Awarded annually to the Urban and Regional Planning student with the best result in the unit of study Planning Law. |
$250 |
1 |
1 |
| Planning Institute of Australia (NSW Division) Prize |
Awarded annually to the outstanding graduand of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning. |
$150 |
1 |
1 |
| Planning Research Centre Prize |
Awarded annually for the best research dissertation in Urban and Regional Planning. |
$500 |
1 |
1 |
| Vernon Memorial Prize in Urban and Regional Planning |
Awarded annually to an oustanding student in Graduate Diploma or Master of Urban and Regional Planning who has completed at least 48 credit points. |
$390 |
1 |
1 |