Education Scholarship
Cameron Baird VC MG Scholarship
Corporal Baird was awarded Australia’s 100th Victoria Cross for the most conspicuous acts of valour, extreme devotion to duty and ultimate self-sacrifice during fighting in Afghanistan on 22 June 2013, as a Commando Team Commander in Special Operations Task Group.
He was recognised as the most inspiring leaders within 2nd Commando Regiment.
Corporal Baird’s actions reflected his personal motto: ‘Aspire to Inspire’.
Scholarship details
Up to two scholarships of $2500 each will be awared to further the recipients education.
The Scholarship will be paid in two installments of $1250 each - one by 31 January 2024 and one by 30 June 2024.
The Scholarship will be awarded in 2023 for the 2024 academic year.
Dates
Opening date: 7 June 2023
Closing date: 23 July 2023, 11:59pm
Eligibility
The Scholarship is open to students intending to enrol in Years 11 and 12 in 2024 at any Tasmanian school, as well as students who are registered for home education and are at the same year level.
Where do I apply?
Please follow the below link to apply:
Topic -'Aspire to Inspire'
Applicants are required to respond to one out of the two following questions:
1. How does Corporal Baird's leadership, acts of valour, devotion to duty and self-sacrifice reflect the finest traditions of Australia's military and peacekeeping history?
2. What does Corporal Baird's personal motto of 'Aspire to Inspire' mean to you?
All applicants must also provide up to 250 words explaining how they would use the scholarship prize of $2500 to further their education.
Entry format
Entries may be provided in one of four formats:
- Written (essay, poetry or reflection) - maximum 2000 words.
- Audio presentation (spoken and/or music) - 10-15 minutes.
- Video presentation - 10-15 minutes.
- Digital presentation - 10-15 minutes.
Referencing
Work must be the students own. Any part of the students work that has been taken from another source must be referenced in a format this is consistent and accurate.
For a guide to referencing visit the National History Challenge website.
Consent
A student can provide consent if over 16 years of age otherwise the consent of a parent or carer is required.
Contact
The Scholarship is administered by the Department of Premier and Cabinet with support from the Department for Education, Children and Young People.
Enquiries and requests for further information about this scholarship should be directed to grants@dpac.tas.gov.au.
Goodluck to all home educated students who wish to apply!
