Student Excellence Awards
A message from the Vice Chancellor
These Awards celebrate our students' contribution to leadership, volunteering, sporting life, and arts at SCU, and their contribution to university and community engagement. I wish all nominees the very best and congratulate them on enhancing the student experience and fostering positive change. Last year, we celebrated the achievements of its extraordinary students whose contributions span from youth work to supporting refugees and volunteering as a surf lifesaver.
Professor Tyrone Carlin
Vice-Chancellor & President, Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University Student Excellence Awards 2024 are now closed for nomination.
The Awards
In 2024, the Student Excellence Awards are presented to five outstanding students.
Student Excellence Award recipients (5) receive:
• $1000
• A trophy
• a framed certificate signed by the Vice Chancellor
• acknowledgement of award on their Australian Higher Education Academic Statement (AHEGS)
Student Excellence Award-Runner Ups (5) receive:
• $500
• A framed certificate signed by the Vice Chancellor
• Acknowledgement of award on their Australian Higher Education Statement (AHEGS)
Important Dates
Date | Event |
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Monday 26 August | Nominations open |
Friday 20 September | Nominations close |
Thursday 21 November | Awards presentation |
Award categories
Student Excellence Awards will be granted in recognition of students who demonstrate excellence and impact through a significant contribution to enhancing the student experience and fostering positive change or community engagement, leading to lasting impact.
Outstanding Leadership
Evidence of outstanding leadership of a club or society, or other significant student focused leadership activity either individually, managing a team or as part of a program run by the University.
Community Engagement Excellence
Evidence of significant work in a volunteer or paid capacity leading to positive social change or community advancement focusing on positive social change in areas of diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, the environment or other areas of significance.
SCU Engagement Excellence
Evidence of outstanding positive contribution and/or impact to the campus culture and life of Southern Cross University (e.g., through the SCUMates, Peer Assisted Learning (PALS), Orientation and Events, Ally Network, SCU Social Sports and Ambassador programs).
Outstanding Sporting Spirit
Evidence of outstanding leadership in sports or a significant positive contribution to enhancing the student experience through SCU sports (team management, volunteering etc).
Indigenous Excellence
Evidence of significant achievements made by Indigenous students, such as overcoming barriers or challenges within or external to the University environment, outstanding contributions to the community, other students or other individuals.
2023 Student Excellence Award Recipients
Previous winners
Meet our previous award winners
Discover our incredible past award winners who have distinguished themselves in the areas of leadership, volunteering, community engagement and sport.
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