Up to 20 students from across New South Wales will be selected to participate in the annual Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship study tour that will visit historic sites relating to Australia’s military history in the Republic of Korea and Singapore.
Tour locations in the Republic of Korea include the site of the Battle of Kapyong, the Demilitarised Zone and the UN First Battle Memorial in the.
In Singapore, the tour will take in sites such as the Kranji War Memorial, Changi Prison Chapel and Museum and the Fort Siloso and Surrender Chambers.
The study tour is an opportunity for high school history students to further develop skills and understanding of Australians at war.
The 2025 tour will take place in the Term 3 school holidays, departing on Monday, September 29 and returning to Sydney on Friday, October 10.
Eligible students can apply online by submitting a personal essay, a letter of recommendation from their school and a parent consent form.
Applications close on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
More information and details on how to apply is available at https://www.veterans.nsw.gov.au/education/premiers-anzac-memorial-scholarship/
Premier of NSW Chris Minns said this year’s Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship presents a unique opportunity to visit South Korea and Singapore.
“This is a chance to develop a greater appreciation of the story of our nation, along with the story of these nations,” Mr Minns said.
“I really encourage students to apply, to develop their understanding of military history and those who served.”
Minister for Veterans David Harris said the study tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students across New South Wales.
“I encourage all Year 10 and Year 11 history students to consider applying,” Mr Harris said.
“Scholarship recipients will explore Australia’s military history and visit locations that experienced the war’s impact firsthand. Australians fought abroad in Singapore and later became involved in the Korean War, only five years after the end of the Second World War.
“This tour is an opportunity for students to gain a deeper understanding of the service and sacrifice of our soldiers and the impacts war have had on countries around the world.”
