Bridget’s Journey from the Torres Strait
“I never would have been in the position I am today if it wasn’t for AIEF. I felt extremely supported throughout my schooling life and beyond.” Bridget’s journey began on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait and led her to Pymble Ladies’ College in Sydney on an AIEF Scholarship. During secondary school, she was elected […]
Soaring to New Heights
“I truly cannot thank AIEF enough for their support in helping me get into my dream job.” A proud Manandanji woman, Xaire grew up in Toowoomba as part of a large extended family. Having first heard about St Peters Lutheran College in Brisbane when she was in Year 6, the thought of going to boarding […]
From Birpai Country to the Frontlines – Jackson’s Journey
“It’s a reminder that while we’re proud of our culture and achievements, many Indigenous people still face barriers to opportunity.” Jackson grew up on Birpai Country in Port Macquarie, surrounded by family, culture and community. A thoughtful and driven young man, his journey – from a small coastal town to becoming a flight nurse with […]
A Bond Built on Honesty and Encouragement
“It’s been great to see how well Lucas has made the most of all of the activities on offer at MGS.” The second youngest of four siblings, proud Worimi student Lucas began boarding at Melbourne Grammar School on an AIEF Scholarship for his senior years. Moving into Year 12, Lucas had to begin thinking seriously […]
Goals for Life after Graduation
“It’s been great to see how well Lucas has made the most of all of the activities on offer at MGS.” The second youngest of four siblings, proud Worimi student Lucas began boarding at Melbourne Grammar School on an AIEF Scholarship for his senior years. Moving into Year 12, Lucas had to begin thinking seriously […]
A Great Student and a Great Friend
“We are in the safest of hands with the next generation if Jacinta is anything to go by!” Jacinta is a proud Muruwari and Ngemba student whose family originally hails from Brewarrina, 787km north-west of Sydney. The youngest of five siblings, Jacinta has been boarding at Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Sydney since Year 10 on an […]
When Life Comes Full Circle
“I want to contribute to creating systems where our people can lead and drive change in their own lives and careers.” At 13 years old, proud Kalkadoon Man and descendant of the Waanyi, Lardil, Gangalidda and Pitta Pitta peoples, Jerome received an AIEF Scholarship to attend Marist College Ashgrove in Brisbane more than 1,800km from […]
Education Brings Empowerment
“Without the AIEF Scholarship I wouldn’t have been able to go to Knox and I wouldn’t be where I am now.” Bill is a proud Wiradjuri man from Temora in regional NSW now living on Gadigal land in Sydney. The middle of three brothers, he began boarding at Knox Grammar School on an AIEF Scholarship […]
Growth, Persistence and Transformation through Education
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 […]
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. […]