Department of Materials, University of Oxford - Undergraduate Prizes

Benefit

On the ‘Materials Science’ degree programme at the University of Oxford, you will be awarded the public recognition as one of the top students. These are annual merit awards presented by the Department of Materials Science; they are not monthly scholarships, and the department does not disclose their monetary value. Some of these awards are supported by industry partners and professional bodies. Examples include the Johnson Matthey Prize for the best overall results in the first year (Prelims), the Gibbs Prize for the best results in Part I, and the Armourers & Brasiers’ Company Medal for the best project in the final year (Part II). The winners are announced publicly each year, which looks very good on your CV when applying for jobs or postgraduate study.

Eligibility

• Course: You are studying Materials Science as a Bachelor’s student at the University of Oxford.
• Study stage: The various fees relate to different stages of the degree programme: preparatory studies (first year), year 2, Part I and the final dissertation in Part II.
• Performance: You achieve the best or an outstanding result in an exam, a practical task, a poster, a presentation, a team project or a final dissertation.
• Nationality: Applicants of any nationality may apply, provided they are enrolled on the course.

How to apply

No separate application is required. The prizes are awarded automatically on the basis of your examination results, project marks and presentations as part of your regular course of study.

How realistic are your chances?

Each prize is awarded to the best student – or to a very small handful of the best – in a specific area of the Materials Science degree programme. The bar is set high, and you will be assessed against the rest of your year group. You cannot aim for these prizes directly. They result from consistently outstanding results and compelling projects. So focus on your exams and your academic performance, and the prizes will follow naturally.