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

Public Education Foundation Scholars

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.

Public Education Foundation Scholars

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.

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Nominations for the Secretaryโ€™s Award for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are open and recognise and celebrate those within education who proactively advocate for and celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging.Who can be nominated?For a nominee to be eligible for the award, they must be a current employee of the NSW Department of Education working in schools, early education, skills and pathways, or education support teams. Any employee of the Department is eligible for nomination, including casual, temporary staff and contractors who will still be employed by the Department when the awards ceremony is held.Nominations close 14 May 2024.Visit our website for more details hubs.li/Q02pHHdZ0.Prue Car MP, NSW Department of Education, NSW Primary Principals' Association and Jane Caro. ... 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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