Premier Chris Minns and NSW Minister for Veterans David Harris today announced the 20 NSW students awarded a NSW Government scholarship to participate in an international history tour to the Republic of Korea and Singapore in September.
The Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship (PAMS) students come from all corners of the state from Armidale in the north, Jindera in the south and Orange in the west.
Among those selected is Nowra Christian School’s Nicholas Seibright.
They will visit a number of sites significant to the war history of both nations.
The tour of the Republic of Korea will include Gapyeong – the site of the Battle of Kapyong; Maryang San, the Incheon landing site and the UN First Battle Memorial. In
Singapore, the tour will include sites such as the Kranji War Memorial, Changi Prison Chapel and Museum and the Fort Siloso and Surrender Chambers.
More than 150 students from 112 NSW high schools throughout New South Wales applied for the scholarship, from a range of government and non-government schools in cities and the regions.
Applicants submitted a personal essay and a letter of recommendation from their school, initially assessed by current and former history teachers. A shortlist was then reviewed by representatives from NSW Government, the History Teachers Association of NSW, and two former PAMS accompanying teachers.
The tour takes place in the Term 3 school holidays from 29 September to 10 October 2025. Accompanied by a military historian, students will receive insights into our nation’s military past and develop their understanding of the importance of commemoration.
Minister Harris will formally welcome the students at the Anzac Memorial in July alongside two Korean War veterans for a comprehensive tour briefing. The students will also receive their research tasks, meet with the tour historian and accompanying teachers and attend a commemorative service in the Hall of Memory.
