Mrs Ada Fawcett (nee Jackson) donated the sum of $2000 to the University of Western Australia to establish a fund to assist female students in zoology undertaking research into the fauna of Western Australia. This award was established both as a memorial to the early days of the University in Irwin Street and to encourage women’s interest, understanding and involvement in studying the natural world. The award provides a $2000 towards esearch operating and travel allowance.