Opportunity overview
The Premier's Anzac Prize, delivered by the Department of Education, is an annual award for students and teachers that offers an exciting opportunity to delve further into the understanding of the Anzac Legacy.
Students from all regions and educational sectors in Queensland have the opportunity to develop their research skills, attend workshops and participate in community events in preparation for a 2-week tour to Europe to visit historical sites and key World War I (WWI) memorials. The tour culminates with attendance at the nationally televised Anzac Dawn Service near Villers-Bretonneux on the Western Front—a site where Australian service people sacrificed so much during WWI.
The Premier's Anzac Prize is proudly presented in partnership with RSL Queensland. The Premier's Anzac Prize also acknowledges the outstanding contribution of the State Library of Queensland for the delivery of the Young Historian's Workshop and White Gloves Experience.
2027 prize recipients
The 2027 Premier's Anzac Prize recipients have now been announced and we congratulate the successful students and teacher chaperones.
- Aliza Palasara, Mansfield State High School
- Charlie Bargh, Warwick State High School
- Erin Maher, St Monica's College
- Isabelle O'Hara, Mackay North State High School
- Isabelle Wilson, Robina State High School
- Lucinda Rowan, Somerville House
- Lucy Mowbray, All Hallows' School
- Owen Callinan, Meridan State College
Chaperones:
- David O'Connor, Nashville State School
- Tamara Steinhardt, Sarina State High School
Prize inclusions
- Return domestic flights to and from Brisbane (if required)
- Return international flights
- 3-day Brisbane research workshop (January)
- 2-week European tour (April)
- GoSafe travel insurance
- Hotel accommodation (shared rooming arrangements)
- Most meals
- All local travel, tours and entries fees
- Tickets to the Anzac Day Dawn Service in Villers-Bretonneux
- Visas if required
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements for students
Applicants must be:
- a full-time Year 8–11 student, either enrolled at a Queensland high school (state or non-state) or registered for home schooling through Queensland Home Education
- an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia.
Eligibility requirements for chaperones
Applicants must be:
- a fully registered teacher at a Queensland school (state or non-state)
- permanently employed at the time of application and program delivery
- an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia.
Application
Student and chaperone applications have now closed for 2027. Applications for 2028 will open in April 2027.
Enquiries
Global Engagement
Phone: (07) 3513 5705
Email:
premiersanzacprize@qed.qld.gov.au
Key dates
- Young Historians Workshop: 13–15 January 2027
- Premier's Anzac Prize tour: 12–28 April 2027
Program overview