The four top honour students with the highest academic record in each faculty, will be invited to apply.

Selection will be based on academic merit. Students will be required to complete an application form and may include a creative production and exegesis honour work.

Up to eight medals are conferred each year – two from each faculty. Each prize consists of $1000 and a commemorative plaque, which are presented at one of the annual graduation ceremonies. An appropriate endorsement is also made on students’ Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS).

Nominees will receive an invitation from the University to apply for the Vice-Chancellor's Prize. An application form will be included with the letter of invitation. Students may not self-nominate.