AQ Foundation Bursary: Every child deserves a chance
* The AQ Foundation is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR-1), all donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.
The chance to succeed at school
We believe every child should have the chance to learn, belong, and thrive at school. Each year we work with thousands of Queensland schools and educators to support the inclusion of autistic students in mainstream classrooms. For some students, these classrooms are not the right environment to help them shine at school. AQ School offers a specialised education setting for autistic students to thrive.
What is the AQ Foundation?
The AQ Foundation awards annual bursaries to help families experiencing financial hardship, for whome school fees are a barrier to enrolling or remaining at AQ School. Funded through community, corporate, and philanthropic donations, these bursaries provide financial assistance towards tuition fees for Prep to Year 12 students across all AQ School campuses, including our Disance Education program for remote families.
Who can apply for the bursary?
The AQ Foundation Bursary is awarded to Queensland families who meet strict eligibility criteria, with priority given to those most at risk, including families on low income, living in regional and remote communities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Without support, these vulnerable autistic children risk leaving school altogether, missing out on the chance to learn, belong, and thrive in their education.
Your gift provides children with the chance to learn at an AQ School. A safe, specialised environment where autistic children are understood, supported, and given every opportunity to succeed.
Right now, many families who need this support cannot afford it. Children are changing schools again and again because they aren't getting the help they need. That's why the AQ Foundation exists: the ensure financial hardship never stands in the way of an autistic child's right to learn, belong, and succeed at school.
