Cameron Baird VC MG Scholarship

Overview

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.

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 are awarded to further the recipients’ education.

Scholarships Eligibility

The Scholarship is open to students intending to enrol in Years 11 or 12 in 2026 at any Tasmanian school or home education at the same year level.

Students may only receive one scholarship.