Applications Open For 2026 Premier’s Anzac Prize
Applications open for 2026 Premier’s Anzac Prize
- Queensland school students and teachers can now apply for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Prize.
- Prize awarded to eight students and two teachers for a travel experience to England, France and Belgium.
- Students will learn about Queensland’s rich Anzac history, walk in the footsteps of fallen soldiers, and visit WWI memorials.
The Crisafulli Government is calling on students and teachers to honour Queensland’s rich military history and apply for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Prize. The Prize provides a life-changing opportunity for students in Years 8 to 11 to walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs during a free international travel experience to London, France and Belgium. From the battlefields of the Western Front to the Anzac Day dawn service at Villers-Bretonneux, the two-week Europe excursion takes students on an unforgettable journey of world-renowned historical landmarks. Visiting sites where Australian soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice during WWI, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the Anzac legacy while developing research skills and attending workshops. Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 22 July 2025 for students and Friday 4 July for teachers. The 2026 recipients will be announced by the end of Term 3, 2025. The Premier’s Anzac Prize was created in 2013 when Minister Langbroek served as Education Minister, and continues, proudly supported by RSL Queensland and the State Library of Queensland. Premier David Crisafulli encouraged students and teachers to apply for the free, once-in-a-lifetime experience. “The Anzacs are our nation’s heroes, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for their service,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“I want all young Queenslanders to feel proud and connected to their Anzac roots and this prize awards them with a first-hand experience of our rich war history. “This is a truly inspirational learning experience for Queensland students. “Our 2026 cohort will develop a lifelong respect for our servicemen and women and return home with the Anzac legacy in their hearts.” Minister for Education John–Paul Langbroek said the Premier’s Anzac Prize provided students with a meaningful and unforgettable experience. “This journey is academically enriching, but it also helps students to create close bonds, lifelong friendships and core memories,” Minister Langbroek said. “I’m confident next year’s students will be incredible ambassadors for Queensland, and I encourage everyone to apply for this memorable trip.”
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