University Undergraduate Irish History Award
The Celtic Club, through the Cultural Heritage Committee, present a University Undergraduate Irish History Award of $200 Prize to the student winner at La Trobe University, University of Melbourne and Victoria University
La Trobe University
For the student who writes the best essay on the subject History of Ireland.
Starting in 2004, the winners have been:
- 2004 Victoria Stead and Travis Cutler (Joint winners)
- 2005 Jessica Lipscome
- 2006 Tammy O'Connor
- 2007 Anthony Wilson
- 2008 David Reid
- 2009 Fatma Abdurahma
The subject has been temporarily discontinued.
University of Melbourne
For the student who writes the best essay on the subject Ireland Down Under.
Starting in 2010 the winners have been:
- 2010 Carly Godden
- 2011 Andrew Black
The Chair of Irish Studies Professor Elizabeth Malcolm retired. A new Chair has recently been appointed.
Victoria University
For the highest overall mark in the Irish History subject - from the 18th century to the 1990s including a section on the Irish in Australia. Students complete several assessment pieces including a research essay and a group project on the history of the Irish in Melbourne.
Starting in 2013 the winners have been:
- 2013 Laura Rosetto
- 2014 Caitlyn Fisher