News and Media
Scholars vow: We will be astonishing
Sarah Vogler
Speaking from the AIEF Year 12 Graduation ceremony in Brisbane, students Jamika and Kobe told The Weekend Australian they were determined to use their education to give back to their communities.
Sat 22 Oct 2016
FGX donates to provide more Indigenous scholarships
The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) is a beneficiary of a total $2.29 million donation to Australian charities for the 2016 financial year by the Future Generation Investment Company (FGX).
Thu 13 Oct 2016
What my Scholarship has meant to me
Latiesha Dunbar
Speech by Latiesha Dunbar at the Qantas Women of the Future Awards hosted by the Australian Womens Weekly in Sydney.
Wed 31 Aug 2016
Talk must lead to action
Jemmason Power
Speech by 2011 graduate Jemmason Power at an event to launch News Corp Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plan in Brisbane.
Thu 8 Sep 2016
The Weekend Australian Scholarship opens kids eyes to all that is possible
Jennine Khalik
The Weekend Australian speaks to AIEF-BHP Billiton Scholarship Student Jasmin Barunga-Lutch and fellow AIEF Scholar, Jhdara Jones at the AIEF Year 12 Graduation ceremony for NSW, VIC and WA schools, hosted by the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove.
Mon 5 Sep 2016
The Australian Program is transforming lives
The Australian calls on the federal government to support an AIEF proposal seeking funding tied to outcomes, under which AIEF would receive funding each time a student graduates from Year 12, with the funding to pay for the next student to enter the program.
Sat 20 Aug 2016
The Australian Mitch determined to match AIEF investment in success
Samantha Hutchinson
Commonwealth Bank CEO Ian Narev and Mitch Heritage, the first AIEF Alum to successfully apply for the banks prestigious graduate program, speak to The Australian about how AIEF is helping young Indigenous Australians turn their dreams into reality.
Sat 20 Aug 2016
I can make a difference
Indiana Taylor-Stevens
Speech by 2015 graduate Indiana Taylor-Stevens at an event marking NAIDOC Week in the Melbourne office of AIEF Corporate Partner BP.
Wed 6 Jul 2016
$1.3m investment in tertiary scholarships helps students achieve their dreams
Murrie Kemp
Speech by AIEF-Shalom Gamarada Scholarship Student Murrie Kemp at an event marking NAIDOC Week in the Sydney office of AIEF Corporate Partner HSBC.
Fri 8 Jul 2016
Becoming the best role model I can be
Gabrielle Ebsworth
Speech by 2015 graduate Gabrielle Ebsworth at an event marking NAIDOC Week in the Sydney office of AIEF Corporate Partner Perpetual.
Fri 8 Jul 2016
The Australian BP donates a million for scholarships plan
Justine Ferrari
BP has announced a $1 million investment to AIEF under its new Reconciliation Action Plan.
Thu 8 Mar 2012
The Australian Financial Review BP sets up $1 million Indigenous fund
Natalie Gerritsen
BP has announced a $1 million, five year commitment to AIEF.
Thu 8 Mar 2012