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Cameron Baird VC MG Scholarship
Status: OPEN - Closes Monday, 22 Jul 2024 at 2pm
Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG was born in Burnie and joined the Army in January 2000. He was posted to the then 4th Battalion (Commando), Royal Australian Regiment, now the 2nd Commando Regiment.
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.
Corporal Baird’s actions reflected his personal motto: ‘Aspire to Inspire’.
He was recognised as one of the most inspiring leaders within 2nd Commando Regiment, where he was chosen to be a leader for representing armed forces values, including toughness; leadership; initiative; and compassion.
Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG was born in Burnie and joined the Army in January 2000. He was posted to the then 4th Battalion (Commando), Royal Australian Regiment, now the 2nd Commando Regiment. 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.
Corporal Baird’s actions reflected his personal motto: ‘Aspire to Inspire’.
He was recognised as one of the most inspiring leaders within 2nd Commando Regiment, where he was chosen to be a leader for representing armed forces values, including toughness; leadership; initiative; and compassion.
The Scholarships
Up to two Scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded to further the recipients’ education.
The Scholarship will be awarded in 2024 for the 2025 school year.
TOPIC ‘Aspire to Inspire’
Applicants are required to respond to one of the two following questions:
- 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?
- What does Corporal Baird’s personal motto of ‘Aspire to Inspire’ mean to you?
Entry format
Entries may be provided in one of four formats:
- Written (essay, poetry or reflection) – maximum 2,000 words
- Audio presentation (spoken and/or music) - 10-15 minutes
- Video presentation - 10-15 minutes
- Digital presentation - 10-15 minutes
Applicants must also provide up to 250 words explaining how they would use the scholarship prize of $2,500 to further their education.
Scholarships Eligibility
The Scholarship is open to students intending to enrol in Years 11 or 12 in 2025 at any Tasmanian school, as well as students who are undertaking home education at the same year level. Students may only receive one scholarship.
Consent
A student can provide consent if over 16 years of age otherwise the consent of a parent or recognised carer is required.
Application
To apply for this scholarship please CLICK HERE
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.