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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
“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. […]
The Australian 60th Anniversary: Forward Thinking
It’s hard to imagine life at 60 when you’re just 18. Year 12 AIEF Scholarship Student Priscilla Dann looks forward to positive change ahead, particularly through education. Read more.
ABC journo’s legacy to education
The generous bequest of the late Caroline Jones AO will support two AIEF Scholarships. Read more.
AIEF Alum speaks at The Australian’s Energy Nation Forum
Marcus’s education journey led him to a career in the energy industry. Watch here.
Scholarship star does himself and this nation proud
AIEF Scholarship Student Jacobi delivers an Acknowledgement of Country to the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and a crowd of hundreds. Read more here.