FNBGGGTB Education Grants & Scholarships

With the support of our dedicated Employment & Training Committee, industry partners and deadly groups, FNBGGGTB is increasingly able to provide education and scholarship programs to help First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng & Taribelang Bunda peoples achieve in their fields of excellence.

FNBGGGTB supports three priority programs:

Back-to-School Assistance
Enhancement, Political, Social Cultural Engagement, and Sporting Scholarship
Tertiary Education Scholarship

Education Priority 1. – Back to School Assistance Program

2027 Applications open Thursday, 1 October 2026.

The Back to School Education Program provides assistance to eligible First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda families and carers with children attending school from Prep to Year 12.

The program can assist with essential education costs, including school fees, uniforms and school materials.

Before Applying

Please ensure you:

Read the Program Terms and Conditions before completing your application.
New applicants: If you are applying for the first time, please complete the New Applicants Application Form.
Continuing applicants: If you have previously applied for the program, please complete the Continuing Applicants Application Form.
Complete all required sections of the application and provide supporting documents before submitting your application.

Incomplete applications may not be able to be processed until the required information has been provided.

'Continuing Applicant' 2027 Application - Back to School Assistance Program

'New Applicants' 2027 Application - Back to School Assistance Program

2027 Back to School Terms and Conditions

2027 Back to School Program Flyer

Education Priority 2. – Enhancement, Political, Social Cultural Engagement and Sporting Assistance Program

2026 APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED

The FNBGGGTB Board has prioritised improvement in education outcomes for its members through the enhancement of political, social, and cultural engagement, as well as sporting programs. The board offers thirty grants each academic year, with a maximum value of $3,000 per grant.

Applicants must read and meet the FNBGGGTB Funding Guidelines.

For further queries, please get in touch with the FNBGGGTB office at (07) 4167 0037 or reception@fnbgggtb.com.au

Priority Two 2026 Funding Guidelines (PDF)

Education Priority 3. – Tertiary Education Scholarship Assistance Program

2026 Applications Are Now Closed

The Priority Three Assistance Program offers annual grants of up to $5,000 for First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, and Taribelang Bunda peoples pursuing Cert IV, Diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and Higher Degree Research studies.

Applicants are required to read and comply with the PCCC Ltd Funding Guidelines, and must complete the entire application checklist. Please view below.

For further inquiries, please contact the Port Curtis Coral Coast Limited office at (07) 4167 0037 or via email at reception@pccctrust.com.au.

Priority Three Funding Guidelines

PCCC Ltd & Isis Central Sugar Mill Scholarship Assistance Program

2025 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

PCCC Ltd and Isis Central Sugar Mill offer yearly grants of up to $20,000.00 Pro Rata for full-time or part-time scholarships to eligible PCCC members pursuing or interested in undergraduate studies at a university. Additionally, ICSM provides scholarship recipients with a four-week paid vacation placement opportunity.

Please find the application attached below. Ensure your applications are submitted by 5 PM on May 30, 2025.