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

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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.

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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.

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.

  • CEO David Riordan

CEO’s Retirement Announcement

The Public Education Foundation announces that its CEO, David Riordan, has informed the Board of his intention to retire at the end of 2024.David has given decades of service to public education, including as a primary school teacher, a TAFE teacher and leader, and as an Australian representative [...]

Annual Awards Celebrate Best in Public Schooling

Media release  6 August, 2024 Public school teachers, students, employees, parents and advocates from across NSW have been honoured at the 2024 Public Education Awards. The 132 awardees (listed below) gathered at Sydney Town Hall last night and were celebrated for their outstanding individual achievements, breakthrough school initiatives, [...]

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One of the reasons why the scholarships have life-changing impact. The scholarship support helps disadvantaged students to fully participate in their education by enabling them to buy essential educational tools. By supporting PEF, you are enabling public school students experiencing social and economic disadvantage to thrive in school. hubs.li/Q032pbBX0 ... See MoreSee Less
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Scholarships help students reach their full potential. By providing scholarships, we are helping to open doors to opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. The scholarships give students the chance to focus on their education, pursue their goals, and thrive better. Together, we can help ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their circumstances. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks to our generous supporters, we are able to provide much-needed laptops to 96 disadvantaged students who applied but were not selected for scholarships. These laptops are opening doors to education, helping students stay connected, and empowering them to thrive. The Foundation was also able to assist 47 families receive NBN connection. ... 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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