At Gawura School we bridge ancient wisdom with exceptional contemporary learning, in classrooms and on Country. We believe every student is unique, loved by their Creator God, infinitely precious, gifted for a purpose and responsible for their actions, celebrating their cultural identities as a vital source of strength, resilience and connection.

Since 2007, the Gawura Scholarship Fund has been funding programmes and scholarships to support First Nations students with an education that bridges ancient wisdom with exceptional contemporary learning, in classrooms and on Country and that celebrates their cultural identities as a source of strength, resilience and connection. 

With the generous contributions of donors and partners, the Fund provides Gawura First Nations Scholarships to students on their learning journey, starting in Kindergarten at Gawura School, and continuing through to Year 7 - 12 at St Andrew's Cathedral School. 

A Gawura First Nations Scholarship, allows students to join a coeducational school community where First Nations culture is visible and valued, embedded in the curriculum, and where they enjoy an outstanding education in a close, supportive, learning community in the heart of Sydney. Being part of a broader independent school, our First Nations students have access to all that a St Andrew's Cathedral School education offers. Such as outstanding facilities, expert teaching staff, co-curricular activities including visual arts, drama, music and sport, and premium camping and outdoor educational experiences. 

In addition, the Gawura Scholarship Fund provides support for the vital programmes that enable First Nations students to flourish, including immersive On Country experiences and cultural learning, learning and wrap-around wellbeing support such as speech therapy, counselling and mentoring. Along with practical supports such as a dedicated bus service to and from school, and Breakfast Club.

Donations to the Gawura Scholarship Fund over $2 tax-deductible and help us to provide this life-changing gift of a quality and culturally authentic education.   

With sincere thanks.