Current Scholarships & Prizes at Robb College
Proudly supported by the Robb College Foundation and our Industry Partners:-
You can apply for Robb & other UNE scholarships from September each year:-
Robb’s current scholarship pathways - open September for new and returning students…
Go to your chosen Scholarship brief below and click link to UNE site for details & to apply:-
Each pathway gives you scholarships totalling up to $12-18,000 or over 33% of your total fees living in Robb. Taking on a Leadership role can provide you with even greater support of over 50% of your fees. Our platform is being built with thanks to over 300 Robb Alumni, SCR members, family benefactors and supporters of the College. It is also now supported by employers in a new Co-operative Scholarship program. Go to “Robb College Industry Partners” page for more details.
Commencing and continuing students can apply.
The Robb College Foundation Meredith Scholarship - 1st Year Students
This prize recognises the late Mr Ben CJ Meredith OBE BA Dip Ed (Melb), his leadership from 1960 to 1966 as the first Head of College and his outstanding contribution to help build and establish the cultural and academic life of the College. This Scholarship is awarded at the Academic Dinner to a College resident who has entered their first year of undergraduate studies at UNE, has a strong academic record and can demonstrate a history of strong contribution to leadership in sporting or cultural aspects.
Up to Five are available at $2,000 towards fees, certificate and Honour Board.
The Robb College Foundation Sinclair-Wilson Scholarship -
2nd Year Students
This prize recognises the late Mr J D Sinclair–Wilson’s leadership of the College as the 2nd Head of College from 1968 to 1980 and his outstanding contributions to the cultural and academic life of the College. This Scholarship is awarded at the Academic Dinner to a College resident commencing his/her second year of undergraduate studies, who has a strong academic record and history of leadership or outstanding “all-rounder” contribution to college or community activities.
Up to three are available at $4,000 towards fees, certificate and Honour Board.
The Robb College Foundation Leadership Scholarship -
2nd Year Students
This scholarship is an annual award from the Robb Foundation for a student returning to Robb College in their second year and is based on academic performance and leadership contribution over the previous year. Two are offered at $4,000 per annum towards College fees. Awarded at Academic Dinner to a student entering the 2nd Year of their Degree and remaining in College. The Awardee will assist with College projects and activities..
The Robb College Foundation Darren Ellis Memorial Scholarship -
3rd Year & above Students
Established in 2007 by three friends and the Robb College Foundation to commemorate the life and achievements of Darren Ellis, a past Robb College student killed in a car accident on his way home at the end of his degree and after 4 years living in Robb. This scholarship is awarded for excellence academically (minimum GPA 4.5 average) and the applicant is ideally an all-rounder participating in any sport and has demonstrated leadership and contributed positively to college life plus engaged in other extra-curricula activities but contributes to many aspects of College life in an unassuming manner.
Awarded at Academic Dinner to a student entering the 3rd or Final Year of their Degree and remaining in College. One scholarship is available at a value of $6,000 towards College fees.
The Robb College Foundation Irvine Scholarship -
3rd Year and above Students
This scholarship recognises Dr Jim W. Irvine (the 3rd Head of College) and Mrs Sue Irvine for their outstanding contributions to the development and life of the College from 1981 to 1990. They are Life Patrons and strong supporters of the College.
One scholarship is available at a value of $6,000 towards College fees
The Robb College Foundation Wal & Pam Whalley Senior Fellows Scholarship -
3rd Year & above Students
This scholarship was initiated in 1990 as an award to mark the 30th anniversary of Robb College and for recognition of the contributions to the College by the Fellows.
It was up-graded, re-launched in 2020 and named in honour of Associate Professor Wal & Mrs Pam Whalley who have been outstanding contributors to the College for over 50 years. One scholarship is available at a value of $6,000 towards College fees.
The Robb College Foundation Regional Development Scholarship - 3rd Year & above students.
The Robb Regional Development Scholarship is co-funded by Octopus Investments, MAAS Group Ltd and the Robb College Foundation. This is a unique award valued at $6,000. Open to 3rd Year and above student residents.
As a Robb student you will gain work-experience with fast-growing sectors in renewable energy and regional land development.
The Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship
C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships are one of the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Australia. Each residential scholarship is valued at up to $60,000 over three years.
Robb College at UNE is one of the few select Australian Colleges whose students are eligible to apply for one of these prestigious Scholarships.
The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship commemorates the achievements of one of Australia's most respected pastoral pioneers who served with distinction in the First World War and went on to become a distinguished scholar and leading figure in the Federal Parliament prior to his tragic and untimely death in an aircraft accident in 1938. Established by his sister this is a prestigious scholarship available to any Australian student in year 12 or undertaking a three or four year course of study approved by the Trustees of the Scholarship Fund. In some instances it is offered to post-graduate students. Successful applicants can choose to study at one of 7 nominated tertiary institutions in Australia or in Cambridge, These include Robb College at the University of New England.
Applications normally open early December and close early January each year.
Click here to go to Hawker site and details.
“C.A.S. Hawker was a truly remarkable man and a great Australian. Our challenge as Trustees is to encourage young Australians to apply. We are always interested to hear from students in regional Australia. Many are reluctant to participate in what is a simple process,” Mr Andrew Hawker, Scholarship Trustee and Hawker family member.
Robb College Prizes
Robb Prizes are an important part of the tapestry and history of the College. Many were established by Family or SCR, Alumni members and go back over 50 years. Other Prizes available and awarded at Robb College:-
Academic Achievement Prizes - Dux and Most Improved
These two prizes were initiated in 2012 to encourage academic excellence in the college. The recipients shall be any student resident of Robb and continuing to reside in Robb College throughout their subsequent year of studies. Both prizes are presented annually at the March Academic Dinner.
Dux – awarded to the Robb undergraduate with the highest GPA average for the previous year.
Ben Meredith Prize
This award was established to mark the service to Robb College and the University by the late B.C.J. Meredith OBE, the first Head of the College. The prize is awarded annually at the Valedictory Dinner to a final year student of the College who, in the opinion of fellows and mentors, has contributed most significantly to the life and stature of the College and, through it, to the University. $200, Robb Honour Board and certificate.
Ron Gannaway Prize
This prize is awarded each year at Valedictory Dinner in honour of a successful sportsman and very popular member of the College who was killed in a motor accident. It is awarded to an undergraduate member of the College who has, in the opinion of the College Club Committee, contributed most to the well-being of fellow students through endeavour, charity, companionship and consistent contribution to sporting and social activities, without necessarily having an outstanding achievement in any one field. $200, Robb Honour Board and certificate. CLICK below to see Ron’s story.
Tony Cartwright Memorial Prize
Established in 1973, this prize is awarded each year at the March Academic Dinner in honour of a past Robb Fellow who was highly respected and a keen sportsman. It is awarded to the undergraduate member of the College with the highest academic achievement in the first year of an agriculture-related degree. $200, Robb Honour Board and certificate. CLICK button to see Tony’s story
FMRC Prize
Awarded by the Financial Management Research Centre to the undergraduate member of the College with the highest academic achievement in the first year of their accounting, law, economics or business-related degree. Awarded at the March Academic Dinner. $200, Honour Board and certificate.
The Alice Coventry Prize
This is awarded as a prize and honors the memory of Alice Coventry, a staunch supporter of Robb College who contributed greatly to the cultural, dramatic and artistic activities within the College. Alice died as the result of Multiple Sclerosis in 2001. It is awarded each year to a full time internal student who has been a resident in Robb College and returning the next year. The criteria for selection are satisfactory academic performance, leadership potential and strong contribution to cultural aspects within college life plus financial circumstances. It is awarded at the Valedictory Dinner. $1000 towards fees and certificate.
Robb College Sports Prizes
The Robb College Sports Clubs award the following sports Prizes. The Clubs, in conjunction with the Robb College Foundation are raising funds to create a Sports Scholarship pathway.
Gordon Williams Robb College Sports Scholarship – Rugby Union Prize
This prize is awarded to a current, first year resident who has satisfactory academic results, has excelled in supporting or representing the College in rugby and is returning to live in Robb College for their second year. $1000 towards fees and certificate
‘Rambo’ Sports Scholarship– Robb College Rugby Union Football Club
Prize
Rambo was the RCRUFC mascot for 20 years. This is awarded to a current, second year resident who has satisfactory academic results, has excelled in supporting or representing the College in rugby and is returning to live in Robb College for their third year at UNE. $1000 towards fees and certificate
Robb College Women in Sport - Year Two
Scholarship/Prize.
To reward and support a Robb sportswoman who, in their first year at College, has shown good sportsmanship, involvement in college life, skills, teamwork and academic achievement and is returning to Robb for their 2nd Year of study. $1000 towards fees and certificate
Robb College “Emerging Sports Women- Leader”
Year 3 Scholarship/Prize.
To support a Robb sportswoman who, in their second year at College, has demonstrated great commitment to not only their team but their entire club, shows a great level of sportsmanship when playing and spectating and performs at a high level of sport whilst maintain a satisfactory academic record. The recipient must be returning to Robb for their 3rd Year of study. $1000 towards fees and certificate
Junior Common Room Scholarships
These may be awarded to any full-time internal student and resident of Robb College for more than one year. They are awarded to students who have shown a contribution to college life in sporting, community service and/or cultural activities, and has shown satisfactory academic performance. Awarded at the Valedictory Dinner. $1000 towards fees and certificate.
Resident Fellows' Prize
The trophy was donated by the Kendall family in 1997. It is awarded by the Robb College Resident Tutors to a student in third year or above who has achieved good academic progress since initially struggling with the transition from High School to first year university and has displayed attributes derived from the College motto “Friendship in Learning”. Awarded at the September Valedictory Dinner.
Gwyn James Award
This award marks the contribution to Robb College of Associate Professor P.G. James. It is awarded to the student whom the Selection Committee judges set an outstanding example in their first year in College in terms of the College Mission, specifically academic achievement, participation and proficiency in an extensive range of College social, cultural and sporting activities. The prize is awarded at the Valedictory Dinner. Robb Honour Board and certificate.
The Max Webster Memorial Art Prize
This is awarded at the annual Art & Craft Show for a work by a resident of the College. The prize is $450, Honour Board and certificate and the art becomes a display piece at the College.