The Premier's Anzac Prize
RSL Queensland has partnered with the Queensland Department of Education to sponsor the Premier’s Anzac Prize.
The annual Premier's Anzac Prize provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Queensland students and teachers to explore the ANZAC story and legacy.
Prize recipients participate in research, fundraising, community engagement and a tour of Europe, sightseeing and visiting key historical sites including World War I battlefields.
About the Prize
The Premier's Anzac Prize is a unique opportunity for young Queenslanders to gain in-depth insight into the ANZAC legacy through research, workshops, and visits to significant sites on the Western Front (UK, France and Belgium).
Prize applications are open to Queensland high school students and primary or high school teachers (state and non-state). Student applicants must be in years 8 to 11 at the time of application.
Premier's Anzac Prize articles
14 July 2025
Where will the Premier’s Anzac Prize take you?
From precious WWI artefacts to Western Front battlefields, the Premier’s Anzac Prize is an experience like no other.
24 February 2025
ANZAC pilgrimage “a dream come true”
Retracing ANZAC history through Europe will be a "dream come true" for 2025 Premier's Anzac Prize recipient Charlie Mudge.
9 July 2024
On the path of the ANZACs
From WWI battlefields to an unforgettable ANZAC Day Dawn Service, RAAF veteran-turned-teacher Michelle reflects on her “trip of a lifetime”.
6 April 2024
From history’s page to the Western Front
Their forefathers were allies in World Wars I and II – hers in the Australian Imperial Force, his in the French resistance. Now, decades later, teenagers Sophie and Elann will journey to the Western Front, exploring their family and national histories as part of the Premier’s Anzac Prize.
The 2026 Premier's Anzac Prize
Applications for the 2026 Premier's Anzac Prize are now closed.
Applications for the 2027 Premier’s Anzac Prize will open in 2026.
Key dates
- Teacher chaperone applications closed – Friday 4 July 2025
- Student applications closed – Tuesday 22 July 2025
- Young Historians’ Workshop – January 2026 (dates to be confirmed)
- Premier's Anzac Prize tour – mid-April 2026 (dates to be confirmed)
Prize details:
- A two-week tour of Europe visiting key sites important to Australian war history
- Learn about life at the front and the history of our ANZACs overseas during WWI
- Students are required to attend a briefing session and a history workshop, complete a research task, undertake a charity fundraising project and present to a primary school in the four to five months prior to travel
- Final itinerary and details will be provided during the briefing session
- The two teacher chaperones will accompany the group for the whole tour and will be required to assist with the Prize projects, tour planning and pre-departure sessions as well as undertake their own research task
- Students must have prior parent/guardian consent
- Accommodation is hotel style or twin share
Prize inclusions:
- Return domestic flights to Brisbane (if required)
- Return international flights
- Three-day research workshop in Brisbane (January)
- Two-week European tour (April)
- Travel insurance
- Hotel accommodation (shared rooming arrangements)
- Most meals
- All local travel, tours and entry fees
- Tickets to the ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Villers-Bretonneux
- Visas if required
How to apply:
For teachers:
2026 prize applications for teacher chaperones closed on 4 July 2025.
2027 prize applications will open in 2026.
For students:
2026 prize applications for students closed on 22 July 2025.
2027 prize applications will open in 2026.
Learn more via the Department of Education
Terms and conditions
This competition is conducted and managed by the Queensland Department of Education. Please refer to the Department’s website for any terms and conditions that may apply, including eligibility criteria.
