The 2026 Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | April 07, 2026
We are pleased to announce that the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship is now open for applications and closes at the end of April.
This is a marvelous opportunity for a junior cricketer from Armidale to have access to quality cricket coaching and mentorship will be provided to the value of $1,500 in the first instance and then two possible payments of $500. The funds will be applied toward them attending coaching and mentoring sessions with Manly Warringah District Cricket Club in September 2026.
Manly recently won the Sydney Premier Cricket 1st Grade and 2nd Grade and won all four of the Shires grades. They are a highly successful Sydney grade club who also field teams in the Women's divisions.
Last year, the recipient of the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship, Brooke Moran (pictured above), attended training with Manly Warringah, had a one-on-one session with Australian player Hannah Dorrington and received Manly Warringah kit from the club. Her attendance and accommodation costs were met by Waratahs through the scholarship program. Brooke was also accepted into Manly Warringah's Pathways Program, which will guide her toward her goal to play cricket at the highest level. During the season, she represented NSW in the U/15 & U/19 All Schools Australian Championships, which again was partially funded by Waratahs. She was Vice Captain of the U15's, taking wickets and scoring runs at Bunbury and despiite NSW loss in the Final, was named in the Australian All Stars team (pictured below) at the conclusion of the carnival.
We also presented a second applicant, Jacob Finlay, with a $200 gift voucher from Armidale Sportspower. Jacob scored his first senior century toward the end of the current season.
We wish to encourage all Armidale cricket clubs, all Armidale Schools and parents of cricketing children who want to pursue their game, to apply for the Ian Campbell Scholarship.
All the information you need is right here.
As a reminder, last season, we contacted clubs and schools and only received a small number of applicants. We would urge you to bring the information regarding the scholarship to the attention of players and their parents, be they a member of your club or your school community.
This is a unique opportunity for children 16 and under to access coaching and mentoring at the highest level of the game.
To access the application form, simply follow this link.
Ian Campbell Scholarship Application Form
A paper copy of the form can be obtained from the Secretary. If you prefer to apply using this method, contact the Secretary:
The Secretary
The Tahs Inc
19 McRae St
Tamworth NSW 2340
For more information or questions concerning the Ian Campbell Scholarship, please do not hesitate to contact me via the details below.
You may also wish to find out more about Waratahs/The Tahs Inc. This can be done at our website www.thetahs.com.au
or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheTahsArmidale
This is a unique opportunity for junior cricketers in Armidale. PLEASE MAKE SURE you pass information about it to those who may benefit.
Peter Langston
The Tahs Inc.
Ph 0438 028 917
