The 2009 Gallipoli Scholarship Contingent atop the hallowed ground of ANZAC Cove with a local guide and historian One of the many mosques which adorn the beautiful city of Istanbul A 2009 Scholarship Recipient explains the Kiwi actions leading to Chunuk Bair to the New Zealand Contingent from the Multi National Force and Observers, Sinai The site of the famous British Landing from the S.S. River Clyde - Cape Helles

I'm an Australian Soldier Scholarship

Nominations for 2010 Scholarships are now open and will close on Monday 30th November 2009.

If you are a high performing and passionate Australian soldier and have a desire to learn more about your military heritage, then you are eligible to be considered for a Chief of Army 'I'm an Australian Soldier' Scholarship.

The Chief of Army's 'I'm an Australian Soldier' Scholarship is an initiative that aims to develop selected soldiers through a study tour of the Gallipoli campaign. Each year, three scholarship recipients are selected to travel to Turkey to undertake a fully funded intensive study tour of the Gallipoli campaign under the guidance of an Army historian. The tour culminates with attendance at the official Australian ANZAC Day Commemorative activities.

Responsibility for the Scholarship program rests with Directorate of Coordination - Army.

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The Nomination Process

Army personnel of the ranks PTE-CPL are eligible to nominate for the scholarship by filling in a nomination form. Nominate yourself through your chain of command using the Nomination form, the form is available in two formats pdf or word.

Once your nomination is received, your commanding officer will be asked to fill in a supplementary report that will also be considered by the selection panel. This report is available here in pdf or word.

Unit commanding officers may nominate those soldiers deemed worthy for the scholarship.

Completed applications should be emailed to AHQ.Scholarship@defence.gov.au or any questions in relation to the application process.


Sunrise of the Narrows The Trojan Horse as used in the movie Troy A 2009 Gallipoli Scholarship recipient explains the actions around Chunuk Bair to members of Australia's Federation Guard and the Army Band 2009 Scholarship Recipients with members of the Turkish Honour Guard following the Turkish Memorial Service at Cape Helles 24/4/2009