From 1966 to 1972 the AEC provided Incentive Scholarships for secondary Aboriginal students, after which time the Commonwealth commenced funding the Scholarship Scheme for Aboriginal Secondary Students (known as ABSEG).
The AEC then focussed on supporting Aboriginal students in Primary Schools to encourage them to continue with their secondary schooling. The generosity of donors and AEC sponsors has resulted in there now being 100 AEC Primary Scholarships awarded each year.
In 1983 the AEC funded 2 Tertiary Scholarships for Aboriginal students at university. The Ken Brindle Memorial Awards, are in memory of the late Ken Brindle, who was one of the founders and guiding light of the AEC.
In 2003 Secondary Scholarships were modified to address the high drop-out rate of Aboriginal students in early high school.
The AEC works hard to stay abreast of the needs of Aboriginal students in all levels of education. More and more scholarships are added to our Scheme each year and we encourage you to check this site regularly for updates.
If you have any questions or feedback for the AEC please contact us.