The J.R. Wilton Prize

In order to perpetuate the memory of the late Professor J.R. Wilton, Elder Professor of Mathematics in the University of Adelaide from 1920 to 1944, the sum of $200 was raised by friends, former students, and others, and given to the University to establish an annual prize in the Department of Mathematics. This sum was increased in 1973 by a gift of $165 associated with the Centenary of the University. The prize, of the value of $150, is known as "The J.R. Wilton Prize" and is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, in accordance with the following conditions:

1. To be eligible for the prize, a student must have taken courses totalling twenty units, over at most 4 consecutive semesters, listed as Level III applied mathematics, pure mathematics, statistics and mathematical physics courses in the Academic Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences.
2. The prize shall be awarded to the student who, of those eligible, has achieved the greatest distinction in the work and examinations of the third-year courses in the School of Mathematical Sciences within the Faculty, provided that, if no candidate is deemed to be of sufficient merit, no award shall be made.
3. In the event of there being two or more candidates of equal merit, the prize shall be divided equally amongst them.