No Images? Click here Primary and Secondary School ScholarshipsThere's just over a month to go until applications for our 2019 Student Scholarships close, so be sure to check out our great range of scholarships that support hardworking public school students. Our scholarships help break down barriers created by social or economic disadvantage. We offer scholarships for students in the following areas: Indigenous, Refugee, Rural and Remote, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Technology and Academic Excellence. This year we will have supported over 1,000 scholars in public schools across the country. This would not be possible without the generous support of our donors. To support the important role played by public education in ensuring fair, equitable and high-quality education for all, you can donate to the Public Education Foundation. For scholarship updates and public education news, stay tuned to our Facebook, website and Twitter. Primary School ScholarshipsApplications close on 30 October 2018 Vorsay/NSW Teachers Federation/PEF Primary School Scholarship: Each of these scholarships provide support and encouragement for a public primary school student entering Year 2 in 2019, throughout their time at primary school. Una May Smith (primary) Scholarship: The scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to participate in and successfully complete schooling and progress to tertiary education and/or training. David S. Ratner: This scholarship provides targeted assistance to students in the early years of their schooling to address family hardship and ensure that academic potential can be reached regardless of disadvantage. Consideration will be given to applicants whose family identifies as Jewish. Camburn Withers Scholarship: This scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in NSW public schools in Remote or Very Remote schools, or schools with an ICSEA score below 700. The intent of the scholarship is to allow students to engage, learn, strive, reach their full potential and excel through their primary school education. Secondary School ScholarshipsApplications close on October 23 2018 Harding Miller Education Foundation: The Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship Program provides practical support to lift the educational and career aspirations of high potential Australian girls who are facing economic hardship. GO Foundation - PEF Scholarship: The GO Foundation – PEF Scholarship aims to support indigenous students to successfully progress through school to completion. The GO Foundation Scholarship is an entry point to a collaborative ecosystem – a network for Indigenous students and their communities Aboriginal Education Council: This scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in NSW Public Schools to successfully complete their senior years of schooling. Dr Heather Radi: This scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in Remote or Very Remote schools, or schools with an ICSEA score below 700 in the NSW public school system. The intent of the scholarship is to allow students to engage, learn, strive, reach their full potential and excel through their final two years of secondary education. Emorgo (entrance to Conservatorium HS): The Emorgo Scholarship for Music assists a talented musician. This scholarship is offered to a student entering Year 7 at the Conservatorium High School as a member of the Junior Vocal Stream or as an instrumentalist majoring in the study of a woodwind instrument. Patricia Long (entrance to Conservatorium HS): Established with the proceeds of the estate of the late Patricia Long, this scholarship helps talented musicians attend the Conservatorium High School. J Holden Family Foundation (entrance to Conservatorium HS): The J Holden Family Foundation Scholarship for Music is offered to a student whose financial circumstances are such that they would substantially benefit from this scholarship. Friends of Zainab Senior Secondary - Year 10: The Public Education Foundation’s Friends of Zainab Senior Secondary Scholarship - Year 10 is for students with a refugee background currently in Year 10 in 2018. Friends of Zainab Senior Secondary, Year 11: The Public Education Foundation’s Friends of Zainab Senior Secondary Scholarship - Year 11 is for students with a refugee background currently in Year 11 in 2018. Australian Science Olympiad: This scholarship is awarded to students in financial need who are invited to attend the Australian Science Olympiad Summer School in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics. Malala Yousafzai: The Malala Yousafzai Scholarship supports hard working students in the middle years of secondary school who have a strong belief in the power of education to change lives. Union NSW: The Unions NSW Jeff Shaw Memorial Scholarship supports public school students studying curriculum subjects with aspects of unionism such as Economics, Business Studies, Legal Studies and Modern History scholarship. STEM, Trades and Technology: The Trades & Technology STEM Opportunity Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship, which aims to encourage students with an interest to pursue a career in trades or STEM. Capital Chemist: The Capital Chemist College Scholarships are for ACT public school students who will be in their final year of secondary education in 2019. NSW Cookery Teachers Association: This Tertiary Transition Scholarship assists public school students completing Year 12 in 2018 who intend to continue to university to study a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or equivalent with a major in Food Technology. Closes 26 February, 2019. EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE RECOGNISED INPUBLIC EDUCATION ACROSS NSWOver 90 individuals and schools from across NSW were acknowledged for their outstanding achievement and service to public education on 29 August at the Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards. The awards recognise those who have made major contributions as role models to their peers, their schools and school communities, celebrating excellence within the State’s public education system. The Secretary of the Department of Education, Mark Scott, said the range of achievement within public schools reflected in the awards was a source of great optimism for the future of the system. “Whether it is students’ academic excellence preparing them for jobs of the future, teachers’ innovation in guiding and supporting them, support staff or whole-school and community efforts helping our schools be their very best – everyone is helping to lay solid foundations for our future society,” Mr Scott said. The Minster’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement considers achievement in the academic, sporting, cultural and leadership fields, commitment to the school community and personal values. The Minister’s Award for Excellence in Teaching considers professional knowledge, practice and engagement. There are two individual Secretary’s Award categories: the Secretary’s Award for Excellent Service (open to department staff), and the Secretary’s Parent of the Year Award, and two open to schools, the Secretary’s Award for Outstanding School Initiative and the Secretary’s School Achievement Award. The Department acknowledges the Institute of Public Administration NSW for sponsoring the Awards, which are administered by the Public Education Foundation. The Foundation’s Executive Director David Hetherington said the Foundation was delighted to work with the department in acknowledging the achievements of students, education staff and parents. “These Awards celebrate the many extraordinary achievements and initiatives in public schools across the State,” Mr Hetherington said. Photos of the event can be found here. Friends of Zainab Refugee ScholarshipThese impressive young men from Chester Hill High School are embracing a culturally diverse Australia. They are among dozens of other students who received this year's Friends of Zainab Senior Secondary Scholarship. Their families have escaped the war-torn countries of Afghanistan and Syria and now they are excelling at high school in Australia. The Public Education Foundation’s Friends of Zainab Secondary School Scholarships help support students through the critical years of their High School Certificate.
We are grateful to all our sponsors and supporters who make these life-changing scholarships possible. Each year the number of students who apply for our scholarships increases. Help us give even more students support to reach their full potential. |