Australian Indigenous Education Foundation
Tips for Applicants
Potential applicants should demonstrate a clear commitment to education among Indigenous communities and provide evidence of how their initiatives will improve educational outcomes.
Giving Philosophy
AIEF believes in the transformative power of education as a means to promote social equity and improve life outcomes for Indigenous Australians. They operate on the premise that access to quality education enables individuals to break cycles of disadvantage and foster community resilience.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $30.7M | $164.7M | $161.1M |
| FY2022 | — | $38.3M | $142.8M | $139.3M |
| FY2021 | — | $31.8M | $116.5M | $114.2M |
| FY2020 | $6.2M | $19.4M | $99.3M | $96.9M |
| FY2019 | $8.3M | $22.2M | $90.4M | $87.4M |
| FY2018 | $8.7M | $7.9M | $80.2M | $78.0M |
| FY2017 | $8.9M | $36.9M | $85.1M | $82.9M |
| 7yr total | $32.2M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (5)
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AIEF Pathways Program
The AIEF Pathways Program complements the AIEF Scholarship Program by providing mentoring and career support to AIEF Scholarship Students, ensuring a successful transition from school or university to further studies or employment.
AIEF Scholarship Program
The AIEF Scholarship Program provides scholarships that enable Indigenous students in financial need to attend leading Australian boarding schools and universities, supporting them to complete Year 12 and tertiary education.
AIEF Tertiary Scholarships
AIEF Tertiary Scholarships are awarded to AIEF Alumni who have successfully completed Year 12 at an AIEF Partner School and are undertaking a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree at an Australian university, providing financial assistance and ongoing professional development and career support.
AIEF-BHP Tertiary Scholarship
The AIEF-BHP Tertiary Scholarship is awarded to outstanding Indigenous students undertaking engineering, science, and other approved degrees, who aspire to work with BHP and become leaders in the business.
AIEF-UTS Tertiary Scholarship
The AIEF-UTS Tertiary Scholarship supports Indigenous students to attend the University of Technology, Sydney, by covering the cost of accommodation at a UTS Housing Residence and a living allowance.