Walkington Award

Submissions to the 2026 Walkington Award are open.

The Walkington Award provides one outstanding Year 12 student with a $10,000 award to support their future studies.

Named in honour of Dr Al Walkington, the founding director of Karratha College (now known as North Regional TAFE), the award celebrates his contribution to education in our community. It encourages local students to continue their learning beyond secondary school at a recognised education institution.

Before submitting your application, be sure to read the eligibility and submission requirements.  

For more information, contact the City of Karratha on 9186 8555 or email community.online@karratha.wa.gov.au. 

Eligibility

To qualify for the Walking Award, you need to be:

  • Studying Year 12 with four or more ATAR subjects  
  • Reside within the City of Karratha and be enrolled at a local high school or in equivalent education. 

Submission Requirements:

  1. Academic achievement

    Include a copy of your Year 12 report card along with any supporting evidence of your academic achievements, such as certificates, awards or other relevant documentation.

  2. School and community involvement

    In no more than two pages, tell us about your involvement in your school and community. This may include leadership roles, participation in local community activities, volunteering, extracurricular involvement and other positive contributions.

  3. References

    Provide at least three reference letters from people who can verify your achievements and involvement. Please ensure each reference includes the referee's name, contact details and their relationship to you.

  4. Supporting material (optional)

    You may also include up to three additional supporting items, such as newspaper articles, social media posts or other material that highlights your achievements and contributions.

  5. Proof of residency

    Applicants must reside within the City of Karratha. Please provide your residential address as part of your application. Your school will be asked to verify your residency.

Submissions for 2026 are open and close Sunday 23 August.

  • Section 1 - Applicants details
  • Section 2 – Future vision:
  • Section 3 – Demonstration of academic achievement
  • Section 4 - Demonstration of Contribution:
  • Section 5 – Minimum of 3 references must be provided
  • Section 6 - Supporting materials
  • Section 7 – Guidelines + eligibility
  • Complete

Section 1 - Applicant details

Documents
Poster (522.56 KB)
Guidelines (3.81 MB)
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Walkington Award - Winners
Past winners of the Walkington Award