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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
3 (3 open)

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should focus on aligning their initiatives with the foundation's mission of enhancing Catholic education and demonstrate how their project contributes to the broader educational goals.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes in fostering educational excellence and equity in access to quality Catholic education, aiming to create lifelong learning opportunities for students through its various programs and initiatives.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.4B$2.8B$1.4B
FY2022
$1.3B$2.7B$2.1B
FY2021
$1.2B$2.7B$2.1B
FY2020
$1.1B$2.5B$1.9B
FY2019
$1.1B$2.4B$1.9B
FY2018
$1.0B$2.2B$1.8B
FY2017
$100$100
7yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (3)

3 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (109 days ago)

Catholic Education Foundation Teaching Scholarship

Grantopen

Teaching scholarships supported by the Catholic Education Foundation

Eligibility: Year 12 students from specific Catholic schools in NSW can apply
How to apply: Applicants must provide their Year 12 Semester 1 Report and submit the application form via the APPLY NOW button
$5K – $5KCloses 21/06/2026Apply →

Future Teacher Scholarship

Grantopen

Scholarships for students undertaking initial teacher education

Eligibility: Open to Year 12 students entering a NESA-Accredited Initial Teacher Education program at an Australian University, with priority given to students seeking to teach in high demand areas.
How to apply: Applicants must provide an introductory video, CV, references, and school reports, and can apply through the provided link.
$22K – $22KApply →

Excellence in Initial Teacher Education Scholarship

Grantopen

Scholarships for high-performing teacher education students

Eligibility: Open to high-performing Initial Teacher Education students currently enrolled in a Master of Teaching who have passed both elements of LANTITE, have successful Professional Experience Placement reports, and recommendations from their current Principal/employer and Professional Experience Supervising Teacher.
How to apply: Apply online through Sydney Catholic Schools' PHRIS portal. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, principal/supervising teacher/employer recommendation, academic transcript, and a second reference. Applications reopen in 2026.

Program History (3)

Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.

2025-26

Excellence in Initial Teacher Education Scholarship

Grant

Scholarships for high-performing teacher education students

Places: New South WalesSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Future Teacher Scholarship

Grant

Scholarships for students undertaking initial teacher education

Places: New South WalesSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Catholic Education Foundation Teaching Scholarship

Grant

Teaching scholarships supported by the Catholic Education Foundation

Places: New South WalesSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (3)

Focus Areas

education
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youth

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation is likely funded through donations and support from the Catholic community, including contributions from parishes, families, and educational stakeholders in the Catholic education system.

Board & Leadership

Catherine Thill
board member
ACNC
ACNC
Hayden Ramsay
board member
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
Samuel Lynch
board member
ACNC
Stephen Newton
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 24 April 2026 (54 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (109 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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