Public Education Foundation Ltd
Tips for Applicants
The Foundation runs many named scholarships with specific eligibility criteria (Indigenous background, refugee status, rural/remote location, disability, etc.). Review the extensive list of named scholarships to find those matching your circumstances. Applications for 2023 showed a 16% increase in demand, so competition is strong. The Foundation emphasizes 'potential based on need' — articulate clearly how disadvantage has impacted your education and how the scholarship will help you achieve your goals. They particularly value students who demonstrate resilience in overcoming challenges like bushfires, floods, or family financial hardship.
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation operates on principles of fairness, equity and opportunity — identifying and supporting potential based on need and individual excellence. They believe in sustainability of relationships and resources, and their theory of change centers on removing financial barriers that prevent disadvantaged students from fully participating in education. Their scholarships address multiple factors of disadvantage: low socioeconomic backgrounds, Indigenous heritage, refugee status, rural/remote location, and disability.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.9M | $2.6M | $4.5M | $3.8M |
| FY2022 | $1.5M | $2.9M | $4.5M | $3.9M |
| FY2021 | $888K | $1.5M | $4.4M | $3.9M |
| FY2020 | $812K | $2.6M | $3.8M | $3.2M |
| FY2019 | $603K | $1.4M | $2.7M | $2.3M |
| FY2018 | $756K | $1.2M | $2.4M | $2.1M |
| FY2017 | $507K | $1.2M | $2.4M | $2.2M |
| 7yr total | $7.0M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (9)
9 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 24 April 2026 (14 days ago)
Principal and Leadership Scholarships
Scholarships aimed at developing educational leaders in public schools.
Student Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to students to assist with their education expenses.
Teachers Scholarships
Support for teachers to enhance their professional development and impact in the classroom.
Acacia Program Scholarship
Financial assistance for high-potential secondary students in specific regional areas across Australia
Public Education Foundation Primary Scholarship
Supports primary school students in their early school years to participate fully in education
NSW Teachers Federation Awards
Various scholarships for refugee students, TAFE study, primary scholarships and HSC excellence
Waratah Education Foundation Secondary Transition Scholarship
Supports NSW students in their first two years of secondary education
Harvard Principals Scholarship
Professional development at Harvard Graduate School of Education for public school principals
Public Education Foundation Secondary Scholarship
Supports NSW public high school students to participate in all aspects of their education
Program History (3)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Principal and Leadership Scholarships
Scholarships aimed at developing educational leaders in public schools.
Teachers Scholarships
Support for teachers to enhance their professional development and impact in the classroom.
Student Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to students to assist with their education expenses.