The Public Education Foundation’s Aboriginal Education Scholarship supports Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in NSW Public Schools to successfully complete their senior years of schooling.
The scholarship is supported by the Aboriginal Education Council, a charity established in 1963 to pioneer initiatives, establish innovative pilot projects, engage in research and encourage governments to provide programs and support which enables successful educational outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Four scholarships are available in 2025 – targeting both male and female students. The scholarship will provide financial support of $1,000 per year in year 11 and year 12 for each student (total scholarship value is $2,000 per student).
The scholarship is to cover educational expenses such as:
- Laptop, iPad or similar device
- Subject or study related software
- Incidental fees (e.g., Textbook hiring, costs associated with a specialised subject etc.)
- Uniforms and school shoes (including school sports clothing)
- Textbooks
- Stationery and general office items and equipment
- Printer
- Internet connection for study at home
- School excursions and school camps
- Costs associated with work experience linked to VET subjects
- Furniture for study such as desk, chair, lamp etc.
- Face-to-face or online tutoring
If a student leaves public school before the end of Year 12, the scholarship will lapse. Please note also - if a student’s attendance rate falls below an acceptable level at any time during the duration of the scholarship, the scholarship may be withdrawn. Any unspent monies at the end of the scholarship period must be refunded to the Public Education Foundation scholarship fund.
Before applying for this scholarship, please ensure that you read the scholarship terms and conditions available on our website.
Basic Eligibility
- Enrolled in a NSW public school
- Currently in Year 10 (2025)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
Selection Criteria
- Potential to do well at school
- Positive attitude towards school and high attendance rates
- Intention to complete their HSC and continue on to tertiary/vocational education
- Disadvantage currently preventing the student from realising potential and/or successfully completing their studies
- Demonstrate they participate in school life
- Demonstrate they contribute to the community and/or in extracurricular activities
- Indigenous community links
Aboriginal Education Council Scholarship
The Public Education Foundation’s Aboriginal Education Scholarship supports Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in NSW Public Schools to successfully complete their senior years of schooling.
The scholarship is supported by the Aboriginal Education Council, a charity established in 1963 to pioneer initiatives, establish innovative pilot projects, engage in research and encourage governments to provide programs and support which enables successful educational outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Four scholarships are available in 2025 – targeting both male and female students. The scholarship will provide financial support of $1,000 per year in year 11 and year 12 for each student (total scholarship value is $2,000 per student).
The scholarship is to cover educational expenses such as:
- Laptop, iPad or similar device
- Subject or study related software
- Incidental fees (e.g., Textbook hiring, costs associated with a specialised subject etc.)
- Uniforms and school shoes (including school sports clothing)
- Textbooks
- Stationery and general office items and equipment
- Printer
- Internet connection for study at home
- School excursions and school camps
- Costs associated with work experience linked to VET subjects
- Furniture for study such as desk, chair, lamp etc.
- Face-to-face or online tutoring
If a student leaves public school before the end of Year 12, the scholarship will lapse. Please note also - if a student’s attendance rate falls below an acceptable level at any time during the duration of the scholarship, the scholarship may be withdrawn. Any unspent monies at the end of the scholarship period must be refunded to the Public Education Foundation scholarship fund.
Before applying for this scholarship, please ensure that you read the scholarship terms and conditions available on our website.
Basic Eligibility
- Enrolled in a NSW public school
- Currently in Year 10 (2025)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
Selection Criteria
- Potential to do well at school
- Positive attitude towards school and high attendance rates
- Intention to complete their HSC and continue on to tertiary/vocational education
- Disadvantage currently preventing the student from realising potential and/or successfully completing their studies
- Demonstrate they participate in school life
- Demonstrate they contribute to the community and/or in extracurricular activities
- Indigenous community links