Public Education Foundation – We give life-changing scholarships

2018 Student Scholarships NOW OPEN

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 is supported by the NSW Department of Education and works in collaboration with schools, communities, individuals, the private sector and government agencies to help students achieve their full potential and acknowledge teaching and learning excellence in the public education system.

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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.

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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.

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Awards Celebrate Excellence in Public Education

Education Minister Rob Stokes today honoured the most outstanding students, teachers and parents across NSW public schools in the Minister’s Awards for Excellence for 2017. Mr Stokes said the awards highlight the tremendous contribution that students, teachers, principals, parents and school communities make to public education. “Congratulations to all award winners who have [...]

GO Foundation Indigenous Scholarship Launched

MEDIA RELEASE 30 August 2017: The GO Foundation Public Education Scholarships: Empowering Indigenous Students The Public Education Foundation (PEF) is excited to announce the launch of the new GO Foundation Scholarships for Indigenous students in NSW public schools. The GO Foundation seeks to empower Indigenous youth through education. Founded by Adam Goodes [...]

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17 Oct

NSW Public Schools: Providing excellence & equity in education for every child every day. @PEFOZ #whywegetupinthemorning

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17 Oct

Applications for secondary school #scholarships close tonight. There's another week for primary school scholarships https://t.co/lC1nIHxnrl

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Melissa Proctor @Melissap888·

15 Oct

Thank you @mscott for visiting @BassHillPS this morning. It was wonderful to be able to share our journey and chat with you about learning

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Mark Scott@mscott·

16 Oct

All the best HSC students! (And teachers! And parents!) Go well. Life is waiting!

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Fairvale High featured on SBS News last night with an incredibly articulate group of new immigrants ... See more

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The Public Education Foundation is supported by the NSW Department of Education in collaboration with schools, communities, philanthropic, individual and private sector supporters.