Award Details Each year, the Queensland Department of Education awards: up to 15 TJ Ryan Memorial Medallists: - a prize of $5,000 - a medallion and a certificate of recognition up to 15 TJ Ryan Merit awards: - a Certificate of Merit.
Suitability Nominees must: be an Australian citizen, a New Zealand Special Category visa holder, or have permanent residency status in Australia successfully complete Year 12 at a Queensland state or non-state school in **** be applying for and accepting entry into a recognised Higher Education Institution undergraduate degree program for commencement in Semester 1, **** have the School Principal's endorsement.
Reason for nomination This is a great prospect for outstanding leaders in their final year of school to gain recognition for the leadership qualities and academic achievements they have demonstrated,



and receive financial support towards undergraduate tertiary studies.
How schools nominate their candidate Each Queensland secondary school can submit one only nominee.
Review the Guidelines (below) Schools determine their one nominee Review the nomination process with the selected nominee to prepare a nomination.
How student nominee submits the nomination Gather all supporting documents (as listed in the Document Checklist below) Click the green 'apply online' button (below) – an account may need to be created When logged into the Smart Jobs account, complete the online questionnaire and upload ALL required supporting documents Submit nomination by 11 December ****.

📌 Tj Ryan Memorial Medal And Prize 2026, Teach Queensland
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland