We Celebrate Public Education
The Public Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing life-changing scholarships to young people in public education and enhancing the value and reputation of public schools.
Scholarships
Our life-changing scholarships help students overcome barriers to achievement created by social and economic disadvantage. We also reward academic achievement in our public schools.
Support
There are many ways you can help the Public Education Foundation to assist young people in public education. Your support can change a student’s life and help them realise their full potential.
Success Stories
Learn more about our scholarship recipients: their diverse and unique stories and how the scholarship has changed their lives.
News and Events
Our media releases, news articles and resource links highlight the value of public education and contribute to education-related debates and discussions
Scholarship gives Gungahlin College student the opportunity to study at AFTRS
Caitlin Johnstone, from Gungahlin College in the ACT, is a 2018 Capital Chemist Scholarship recipient. She used her scholarship funds to attend a short course on Introduction to Screenwriting at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS). Read about why Caitlin felt the course was a very worthwhile, rewarding and valuable experience. [...]
School Principals are heading to the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Outstanding School Principals are heading to the Harvard Graduate School of Education Media Release: 5 April 2018 The Public Education Foundation, Teachers Mutual Bank and the Harvard Club of Australia are honoured to announce the recipients of the 2018 Principal's Scholarships. The four outstanding principals will travel to the Harvard Graduate School [...]
