William J. Tuckfield Prize
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About
Donor: Commonwealth Dental Supply Co. Pty. Ltd., to mark the contributions made to science of dental prosthesis by Dr William John Tuckfield DSc (Nwstn) (1925), DDSc (1944), LLD (1963), FACD who was a member of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University from 1908. Later, he was appointed as Dean of the Faculty in 1922 until 1923, and Acting Professor of dental prosthetics in 1949 until his retirement in 1959.
Benefits
$400
Disclaimer: The benefit amount for this award is approximate. It will be confirmed at the time of awarding and determined by the committee according to the terms of the award.
Eligibility
Awarded annually to the student undertaking the doctor of Dental Surgery (3rd year) with the highest aggregate mark in the Prosthodontics component of subjects Dental Practice 2 and Principles of Dental Practice 2.
Selection
Awarded to the student with the highest aggregate mark in the Prosthodontics component of subjects DENT90120 Dental Practice 2 and DENT90122 Principles of Dental Practice 2, as determined at the end of year Board of Examiners meeting.
Outcome
Recipients will be notified prior to the MDS prize ceremony for the recently completed year.
Enquiries
Please contact dental-office@unimelb.edu.au.
Scholarship Management
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School
Dental School
Department / Centre
All