Friends of Zainab Tertiary Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria Refugee background Currently in Year 12 at an Australian public school (2025) Australian citizen or permanent resident Planning to enrol full-time in a TAFE course or university degree in 2026 Note: Students who have applied for protection but do not yet hold permanent residence or citizenship may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Selection Criteria Experiencing personal or socioeconomic disadvantage Evidence of educational disadvantage prior to arriving in Australia Clear commitment to a chosen career path and suitable subject/work experience choices Academic progress in high school Positive school attitude and strong attendance Participation in school life Involvement in the community or extracurricular activities

Information Required Student and Family Details Full name, gender, date of birth, phone number, address, and email Residency documentation (Visa or citizenship certificate) Years of formal education prior to arriving in Australia Parent/guardian contact information (one or two) School details (name, address, principal’s name and email) School point of contact (name, phone, email) Background information: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, or Pacific Islander status Mob/family/traditional owner/language group Non-English-speaking background Country of birth (student and parents) Languages spoken at home Household composition and employment Primary caregiver Family education level Disability or learning difficulty Out-of-home care experience Socio-economic background How you heard about the scholarship Written Responses Your current circumstances and why you are a strong candidate (max. 250 words) Your involvement in school and/or extracurricular activities (max. 250 words) Your commitment to your career goal and how your studies/work experience support it (max. 250 words) TAFE or university course preferences (institution + course name; up to 3) Supporting Documents Most recent school report (PDF or Word) Personal reference (PDF or Word, max. 400 words) Please advise your referee that panel members cannot contact them for further details. The reference must contain all relevant information. Principal’s Supporting Statement (requested through the online application and submitted separately) Note for Principals: Your supporting statement is a crucial part of the assessment. Generic or copy/paste responses will disadvantage the applicant. Draft Paper Application Form A paper application form is available to help students prepare their submission. However, the final application must still be submitted online. Students may complete the paper version at home before entering their answers online at school. To request the paper form, please email scholarships@publiceducationfoundation.org.au. Submitting Your Application Once your application is complete and all components are uploaded, submit it via the online portal. Applications close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. For Further Information Call the Public Education Foundation on 02 7814 2806 or email us at info@publiceducationfoundation.org.au

Accepts transfer credit.