Scotch Oakburn announce the

Alec Campbell Scholarship

Scotch Oakburn College in Launceston has set up a new scholarship in the name of one of their most celebrated past students, Alec Campbell.

 Alec Campbell was the last Gallipoli veteran, and is a symbol of the Anzac Spirit. Alec was a student of Scotch College from 1911 to 1915; his interest extended from economics to ocean yachting, and in later years he was much involved in the repatriation of ex-servicemen and in peace-activism. A man who believed in lifelong learning, Alec Campbell completed an economics degree at the University of Tasmania in his mid-50s.

 The Principal of Scotch Oakburn, Andrew Barr said: “Alec Campbell was an inspirational individual. We want Alec’s name to be remembered in years to come, especially within our college community, through this scholarship which is aimed at students of all-round ability wishing to pursue of a quality education”.

 The Alec Campbell Scholarship for 2005 is available to current Year 10 students of all-round ability who would like to complete their secondary education.

 Scotch Oakburn College is a Uniting Church day and boarding school for boys and girls from Early Learning to Year 12.

 This two year Alec Campbell Scholarship will be promoted jointly by Scotch Oakburn College and the Scotch Oakburn College Foundation.

25 April, 2004