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
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
LATEST NEWS
Our media releases, news articles and resource links highlight the value of public education and contribute to education-related debates and discussions.
Toyota Community Trust STEM Teacher Scholarship Awarded to Ian Preston
The Public Education Foundation is delighted to announce Ian Preston as the recipient of the 2025 Toyota Community Trust STEM Teachers Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship supports outstanding educators committed to advancing STEM education in public schools, with a focus on improving opportunities for students in rural and [...]
The Public Education Foundation and Teachers Mutual Bank Announce 2025 Victorian Mid-Career Scholarship Recipients
The Public Education Foundation, in partnership with Teachers Mutual Bank, is proud to announce that Emmie Keung and Huy Le, both Learning Specialists at Sunshine College West Campus, have been awarded the 2025 Teachers Mutual Bank Victorian Mid-Career Scholarship. This scholarship recognises and supports public school teachers [...]
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Scholarships available for public school students from primary to tertiary levels in the ACT! Visit https://hubs.li/Q02Hc5m00 for details and to apply online.
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Waratah Education Foundation scholarships provide financial support to NSW primary school students currently in Year 4 and Year 6. Visit https://hubs.li/Q02GvN1f0 for details.
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Scholarships available for public school students from primary to tertiary levels in New South Wales! Visit https://hubs.li/Q02GkmVY0 for details and to apply online.
@NSWEducation @nswppa @NSWSPC @TeachersFed @NSWPandCFed @pruecar @dizdarm
