Growth, Persistence and Transformation through Education

The AIEF journey started in 2008 with one scholarship student at a school in Sydney. Now more than 17 years on, we are proud to have witnessed over 1,000 young Indigenous people from around Australia who have graduated from school and university and gone on to make their mark on the world. One story that […]

Promoting Indigenous women in STEM

Receiving an AIEF Scholarship helped Charlotte to develop and realise her passion for Science which she is now pursuing at university.  “I am a proud Barunggam woman from the remote town of Miles in the Western Downs Region of Queensland. “My journey with AIEF began in 2019 as a Year 8 student, when I began […]

Transforming futures through education

“Being on an AIEF Scholarship, we were able to have a better future and achieve our goals.” Sisters Amelya and Lilly are proud Torres Strait Islander women descended from the Dauareb people of the Meriam nation, and the Saisarem people of Erub Island in the eastern islands of the Torres Strait. Their story is proof […]

Endless opportunities and experiences

“If I told my younger self of all the opportunities and experiences I’ve had, he wouldn’t believe me at all. “Looking back, there’s so much I’ve gained and experienced. More than I could ever imagine.” William completed Year 12 on an AIEF Scholarship in 2024 at Knox Grammar School in Sydney.  My name is William. […]

“Investment in me is investment in my community”

“My AIEF Scholarship to Pymble provided me with access to facilities like well-equipped libraries, dedicated tutors, and coaches who nurtured my passion for sports.  It wasn’t just about the resources; it was about the people who believed in me.” Libby completed Year 12 on an AIEF Scholarship in 2011 at Pymble Ladies’ College in Sydney.  […]

Leveraging opportunity to create change

“Going to boarding school has opened doors and allowed my children to follow their passions.” Tamara is the Mother of AIEF Scholars Jacquin (2020), Ella (2023) and Luca (The Cathedral School) Hi My name is Tamara. I am a proud Palawa woman with connections to Tasmania, and across the Torres Strait, with our family currently […]

Education is empowerment

“I find it difficult to articulate what St Augustine’s College did for me, and what that cohort of lads did for me. This experience helped me become the man I am today.”  Neerim completed Year 12 on an AIEF Scholarship in 2010 at St Augustine’s College in Cairns. Hi there I’m Neerim, a proud Kirraewhurrong […]

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