The APS Riverina Branch Student Prize in Community Support and Development is a prize awarded to a Riverina tertiary psychology student who has contributed to the psychological wellbeing of the Riverina community, either in paid and/or volunteer work. The aim of the prize is to encourage and reward students' application of psychological knowledge in their local community.

Eligibility

Nominees must be students undergoing tertiary study in psychology.

Nomination process

Nominations may be accepted from the nominee, a colleague of the nominee or a Head of Department and seconded by an APS Member.

Nominations should include a brief statement of the nominee's main psychological contributions to the local Riverina community and identify any specific outcomes attributable to that student's contribution.

Value of the award

Successful candidates for the APS Riverina Branch Student Prize will:

(a) receive a $150 book voucher

(b) be offered a one year student membership of the Society at no cost, provided that the recipient makes an application for membership within twelve (12) months of the date of receipt of notice of their Award. If the recipient is an existing student member of the Society, they will be offered membership for the following twelve (12) months at no cost.

Closing date and further information

Closing date to be advised

Additional information can be obtained from:

Member Group Administrator
Tel: 03 8662 3300
Email: ig@psychology.org.au

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