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.

The Foundation works in collaboration with schools, communities, unions, business and government to help students achieve their full potential and support teaching and learning excellence in the public education system.

OUR WORK

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Scholarships

Our life-changing ย scholarships help students overcome barriers to achievement created by social and economic disadvantage. We also reward academic achievement in our public schools.

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Support

There are many ways you can help the Public Education Foundation to assist young people in public education. Your support can change a studentโ€™s life and help them realise their full potential.

Public Education Foundation Our Stories

Success Stories

Learn more about our scholarship recipients: their diverse and unique stories and how the scholarship has changed their lives.

Public Education Foundation Blog and News

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

LATEST NEWS

Our media releases, news articles and resource links highlight the value of public education and contribute to education-related debates and discussions.

Celebrating Achievements in Public Education

This week, the Public Education Foundation (PEF) proudly recognised the outstanding achievements of students, teachers, and principals in public schools across Australia during the annual Proudly Public Awards Ceremony held at Sydney Town Hall. Since the launch of PEFโ€™s scholarship program over 15 years ago, the Foundation [...]

Public Education Foundation welcomes new CEO, Dr Manisha Amin

The Public Education Foundation (PEF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Manisha Amin as its new Chief Executive Officer. Manisha joins PEF at a time of strong momentum, as the organisation stands ready to embrace new opportunities for expansion and progress. Her leadership will be [...]

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The Teachers Health Early Career Scholarship supports public school teachers in the first three years of their career. The scholarship provides $12,000 to spend on approved professional development/learning. The scholarship may be spent on a single professional development course or on a set of professional learning activities. Visit our website for details and to apply online. hubs.li/Q03wnYBr0Teachers Health ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you know what NAIDOC stands for? National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC).On 26 January 1938, while many Australians celebrated the 150th anniversary of the landing of the First Fleet, a group of over 1000 Aboriginal people gathered at Australia Hall in Sydney to call for full citizenship status and laws to improve the lives of First Nations people. As one of the first major civil rights gatherings in the world, this day became known as the Day of Mourning. Since then, National NAIDOC Week has grown to become both a commemoration of the first Day of Mourning as well as a celebration of the history, culture and excellence of First Nations people. National NAIDOC Week is observed annually from the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday.Source: www.naidoc.org.au/Find out more: hubs.li/Q03v-v7-0#NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek #StrengthVisionLegacy ... See MoreSee Less
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Scholarships for public school teachers and principals across Australia are now open for applications! Visit our website for details and to apply online: hubs.li/Q03w8kWs0Teachers Mutual Bank ... See MoreSee Less
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OUR SUPPORTERS

The Public Education Foundation is supported by a wide range of government, philanthropic, and private sector partners as well as individual donors. We thank them for their generosity.

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