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Applicants for the 2025 school year were notified in October 2024.
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.
Up to two Scholarships of $2,500 each are awarded to further the recipients’ education.
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 or call 1800 204 224.