The Public Education Foundation offers a range of scholarships to help students at public schools reach their potential

Scholarships for 2027 – Opening June 2026
PEF’s next scholarship cycle will open in June 2026, subject to funding. During that period, we will list scholarships for students in primary and secondary public schools to support their learning in 2027.

Students, parents and schools are encouraged to return during this period to explore opportunities and apply.

Current Opportunities – Apply Now
A small number of scholarships for 2026 are open due to further opportunities. These scholarships will close no later than Wednesday, 15 April 2026 – applications must be submitted via PEF-Apply.

If you have any questions, please contact PEF’s Scholarships team by emailing scholarships@publiceducationfoundation.org.au or call (02) 7814 2806.

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AEU South Australia Regional/Rural/Remote Indigenous Primary Scholarship SA K-3 Supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students attending South Australian public primary schools located in regional, rural or remote communities. The scholarship assists with educational expenses to help students engage, learn and succeed throughout their early school years, with funding provided for up to four years depending on year level at application. Open
Behrang Dehestani Scholarship NSW 4 Supports refugee and/or First Nations students experiencing financial hardship and other barriers to education, helping them stay engaged at school and continue their learning journey with confidence during critical transition years. Open
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Behrang Dehestani Scholarship NSW 8 Supports refugee and/or First Nations students experiencing financial hardship and other barriers to education, helping them stay engaged at school and continue their learning journey with confidence during critical transition years. Open
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AEU National Tertiary Indigenous Teaching Scholarship Australia-wide 12 (2025) Supports Indigenous students from public schools to begin and complete a tertiary teaching degree and enter the teaching profession. It provides up to $9,000 over three years (with possible relocation support) to reduce financial barriers and support study-related costs so scholars can successfully progress through university. Open
Teachers Health Tertiary Teaching Scholarship (QLD) QLD 12 (2025) Supports Queensland public school graduates to undertake a tertiary teaching degree and progress into the teaching profession. It provides up to $9,000 over three years to help cover essential study costs and remove financial barriers to completing university. Open