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.
NSW Public Schools Celebrate Excellence and Innovation
Media release 6 September, 2023 NSW PUBLIC EDUCATION CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT An impressive 165 awards have been presented to NSW public school teachers, students, employees and parents at the 2023 NSW Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence. Last night’s awards at Sydney Town Hall celebrated the best [...]
Public Education Foundation Board Statement Regarding the Voice Referendum
Sydney, Australia – 1 September 2023: The Board of the Public Education Foundation (PEF) supports a Yes vote in the upcoming Voice Referendum to be held on 14th October.Approximately 30% of scholarships awarded by the Public Education Foundation (PEF) are to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and at the August meeting the [...]