Public Education Foundation – Scholarship Terms and Conditions 2025

These Terms and Conditions apply to all scholarships administered by the Public Education Foundation Limited (“PEF”). By accepting a scholarship, you (or your parent/guardian if under 18) agree to comply with these Terms.

For specific scholarship information, visit www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au/scholarships or email scholarships@publiceducationfoundation.org.au.

1. Acceptance of Scholarship

  • Successful applicants will be notified via email with details of scholarship benefits and payment schedule
  • If you choose not to accept, notify PEF in writing immediately
  • PEF may share your details with schools, donors, or partners. To opt out, notify us in writing
  • PEF reserves the right to rename scholarships due to changes in donor contributions
  • Only one PEF scholarship may be held per recipient per year. Concurrent PEF scholarships are not permitted
  • In some cases, you may be offered a different scholarship than the one you applied for. This offer replaces the original

2. Scholarship Payment

  • Payment details will be confirmed after completing a commencement survey
  • School students: Funds are paid to your school. You must meet with your principal (or delegate) to plan how funds will be used. PEF is not responsible for any delays or withheld funds by schools
  • Tertiary students: Payments are made directly to you upon submission of proof of full-time enrolment and survey completion
  • Recipients must submit an annual report detailing use of funds. Failure to report may result in payment suspension

3. Eligibility

To maintain eligibility, recipients must:

  • Remain enrolled in a public school or full-time tertiary/vocational education in the original scholarship jurisdiction
  • Maintain academic performance and attendance as per the original application
  • Notify PEF of significant changes (e.g., school transfer, residency status, course changes)
  • Comply with institutional academic and administrative policies
  • Meet any specific conditions outlined in your scholarship offer letter
  • Provide updates to PEF upon request

4. Deferment (Tertiary only)

  • Deferment requests are considered case-by-case and at PEF’s discretion
  • No payments will be made while on leave of absence or temporary withdrawal

5. Termination of Scholarship

Scholarships may be terminated if you:

  • Discontinue or become inactive in your studies
  • Fail to meet the Terms and Conditions or scholarship-specific requirements
  • Misuse funds (as outlined in the Acceptable Use policy)
  • Are suspended or excluded by your school or education provider
  • Transfer outside the eligible region or to a non-eligible institution
  • Were offered the scholarship in error
  • Provide false, misleading, or incomplete information

All future payments will cease, and repayment may be required.

6. Repayment of Funds

You may be required to repay scholarship funds if:

  • You were paid in error or overpaid
  • You become ineligible or breach scholarship conditions
  • You spend funds on ineligible items or services

Repayment must be made within four (4) weeks of notification.

7. Taxation and Centrelink

  • Scholarships are typically not taxable if you are enrolled full-time
  • Part-time enrolments may attract tax and must be declared
  • Scholarships may affect Centrelink entitlements
  • PEF does not provide tax or financial advice. Please consult your financial advisor

Visit:

www.ato.gov.au

www.centrelink.gov.au

Social Security Guide

8. Technical Equipment

PEF does not provide warranties or accept liability for loss or damage of any equipment supplied through scholarships.

9. Liability Waiver

By accepting a scholarship, you release PEF, its officers, partners, and affiliates from liability for injury, loss, or damages incurred during or after your scholarship period, including during any scholarship-related travel.

10. Media, Publicity, and Consent

Unless you opt out in writing:

  • Your name, school, scholarship, photos or videos may be used by PEF or its partners for publicity, including websites, social media, printed materials, and media coverage
  • PEF will contact you to inspect or approve these materials
  • You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting scholarships@publiceducationfoundation.org.au

11. Maintaining Contact

  • Applicants must ensure PEF has current contact information, including email, postal address, and school/institutional details
  • Report changes in address or education provider promptly
  • If under 18, it is assumed your parent/guardian has accepted these Terms

12. Amendments and Contact

PEF reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. For enquiries, contact:

Public Education Foundation
105 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
📧 scholarships@publiceducationfoundation.org.au
☎ 02 7814 2806