Sydney Prize is awarded to those who have made significant contributions to society, whether through science or the arts. It serves to recognize their efforts, motivate them to remain diligent, and encourage others to follow in their footsteps. There are various categories for Sydney prizes as well as various methods by which people may qualify to win them; however, certain criteria must first be fulfilled to be eligible for one.

One of the most coveted Sydney Prizes is the Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize sponsored by Overland magazine and offering young writers an opportunity to showcase their talents each month. Winning entries will be published in Overland along with cash prize, subscription to Overland at special subscriber rates and announcement of winners at Overland Book and Writing Festival.

The Sydney Peace Prize recognizes individuals or organizations that have contributed to peace with justice and human rights. This year’s recipient was Black Lives Matter movement founded in the US by Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi following George Zimmerman’s acquittal; presented at an awards ceremony hosted by University of Sydney and Sydney Peace Foundation.

In addition to the Sydney Prizes, the University of Sydney provides students with other scholarships. One such scholarship is the Sidney Scholarship for Engineering which strives to increase female representation in engineering fields like software. Furthermore, this scholarship encourages young scientists who work towards solving global issues – another important goal.

The University of Sydney also offers several other scholarships, such as the Sidney Prize for History. This prize recognizes an advanced graduate student or recent PhD who has produced a paper that made significant contributions to their field and Christianity as a whole. Past winners of this prize have included Dr Clare Jackson – former Sidney student and now Junior Research Fellow who published her acclaimed book about royalist ideas in late 17th-century Scotland.

The Sidney Hillman Foundation awards monthly journalism prizes that foster investigative reporting that serves the common good. These prizes honor former Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America President Sidney Hillman who dedicated much of his energy and efforts toward building a vibrant union movement beyond its shop floor roots. These awards are open to journalists worldwide with winners selected by an impartial panel of judges from throughout the U.S.