Across the Australian Elite Athlete Education Network (EAEN) there are a range of scholarships available for the benefit of Elite Athletes. In consultation with the EAEN, the AIS has compiled a list of relevant scholarships across Australia.
Athletes are encouraged to explore any opportunities that may interest them, and conduct their own further examination of specific items. The list provided is not necessarily a complete list of ALL scholarships available across the EAEN, and athletes are urged to also conduct their own enquires specific to their own circumstances.
Athletes wishing to obtain further information about scholarships in general, are encouraged to contact their Elite Athlete Student Coordinator (EASC), their respective AW&E Manager or the AIS AW&E Career and Education team.
As an AIS categorised athlete, your wellbeing is supported by an EASC on campus, which includes applying for scholarships. If you are a scholarship holder, please be aware of the guiding principles in place as part of the EAEN network to support both your sport and education experience.
For further details on each scholarship, please follow the link on the scholarship name.
Please note: the information listed is not updated when scholarships and grants become available or closed.
National
| Name | Details | Value |
| Australian Catholic University | ||
|---|---|---|
ACU offers financial support to eligible elite athletes and performers. All members of the EAPP (approved annually via application and receipt of acceptance letter) are eligible to apply for Scholarships and Travel Subsidies. Applications for 2022 Scholarships are open from 20 September – 28 November. | Tier 1 = $5,000 Tier 2 = $2,000 Tier 3 = $1,000 | |
| EAPP Scholarship Accommodation Offer | This offer is designed to further support recipients of the EAPP scholarship who require accommodation during their studies. The offer is open to current and commencing students at ACU’s student accommodation in Sydney, Canberra or Ballarat, but is subject to availability. | $2000 to $5000, credited against any 12-month rental agreement. |
Grant | Students are able to apply for additional funding of up to $1,000 per semester to assist with travel and accommodation when competing at elite events. This subsidy is given at University discretion. To find out more, get in touch with your EAPP coordinator. | $1,000 |
Grant | If you represent ACU at national and/or international events endorsed by Uni Sport, you may be entitled to subsidised fees. To find out more, get in touch with your EAPP coordinator. | TBA |
| Charles Sturt University (CSU) | ||
Grant International Sports Travel Grants | Case by case Travels Grants available for the purposes of International Sports Travel. Elite Athletes are to contact the Student Liaison Officer (Elite Athletes and Sports) | From $200 to $3,000 |
Scholarship | The Charles Sturt University Elite Athlete and Performer Scholarship will provide support to elite athletes or performers to meet their training or competition requirements. | $2,500 |
Grant Uni Nationals Representation grant | Member of the elite athlete program and representing CSU at Uni Nationals | $200 - $1,000 |
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
| Name | Details | Value |
| Australian National University | ||
|---|---|---|
Grant |
The ANU Sport Elite Athlete Travel Grant is a program available to current ANU students to provide assistance in order for them to attend and participate in sporting events around Australia and the globe. The Elite Athlete Travel Grant reflects ANU Sport’s commitment to support athletes who seek to excel in their sport and academics. Funding for representative support is only available to students who are enrolled at the Australian National University (ANU) at the time of participating in the event for which they are applying to receive funding. Preference will be given to students registered at the ANU with the Elite Athlete Friendly University program through the office of Access and Inclusion. | $1,000 |
Scholarship |
The Australian National University recognises the value of sporting excellence, and is proud to provide the opportunity for emerging athletes and talented sportspeople to access financial assistance to promote success in their academic and athletic goals. This scholarship aims to attract talented and emerging athletes to study at the ANU, and to support the development of community and sport leaders for the future. This scholarship is open to all new students to the ANU, who can demonstrate a history of or potential for sporting excellence, supported by an affiliated club or sporting organisation. Undergraduate, postgraduate coursework or higher degree research program students, as well as both domestic and international students, are welcome to apply. | $5,000 per year |
| University of Canberra | ||
Scholarship | The purpose of this scholarship is to financially support elite athletes in their study and training, whilst they undertake their degree at the University and encourage them to be active participants in the University of Canberra. | $10,000 |
Scholarship |
This prestigious sporting scholarship provides an opportunity for outstanding young rugby union players to be mentored both on and off the field. In line with University of Canberra’s commitment to nurture the sporting and career aspirations of the leaders of tomorrow, the successful scholarship recipients will network with elite athletes, coaches and top-level teams from a range of sports. | Cost of Degree and in kind benefits |
New South Wales (NSW)
| Name | Details | Value |
| Southern Cross University | ||
|---|---|---|
Grant Elite Athlete Grants | Grants between $500- $1000 per athlete to assist with travel/ event cost to attend National or International championships events ( Capped at $5K per annum in total for this program) | $500 - $1,000 |
| University of New England (UNE) | ||
Scholarship Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship |
The connection between UNE and Clem Jones was that he used to travel to UNE’s Armidale campus to play cricket with his UQ cricket team. He met and made friends with people connected to UNE. Open to ALL new commencing and continuing students (with preference shown to undergraduate applicants). The applicant is an athlete in any sport with achievements at Outstanding (national/international) level and be able to demonstrate financial need. | $3,000 |
Scholarship Regional Australia Bank Sporting Scholarship |
Regional Australia Bank Sporting Scholarship provides $2,000 + a SportUNE gym membership (pro-rata for part-time). The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of sporting ability and achievements, Academic merit a statement of case. Further consideration would be given for those applicants that have a permanent home address in specific NSW towns which have Regional Australia Bank branches. | $2,000 |
Scholarship The Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) / UNE Sporting Scholarship |
The Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) / UNE Sporting Scholarship has been established to support students who have participated within the Northern Inland Academy of Sport and have chosen to pursue formal academic studies at the University of New England. In doing so, these scholarships are intended to foster the continued growth and development of NIAS alumni to achieve their maximum potential beyond the sporting arena within the Northern Inland region. | $1,000 |
| University of Newcastle (UON) | ||
Scholarship University of Newcastle Sport Scholarships |
These scholarships are offered to encourage and support students with demonstrated sporting ability, and to contribute to the sporting achievements of the University. The purpose of these scholarships is to improve the quality of UON sporting teams, raise the University's profile through sport, and establish a standard of excellence to complement the University's academic achievements. | $1,500 |
Scholarship Friends of the University Sport Scholarship |
This scholarship was established in 1994 to support students with demonstrated sporting ability and potential, and encourage their contribution to the sporting achievements of the university. The purpose of this scholarship is to improve the quality of our sporting teams, raise the university’s profile through sport, and establish a standard of excellence to complement our academic achievements. Students are able to represent the university in a wide range of sports as members of sporting clubs or at inter-university competitions. It is the intention of this scholarship that the successful recipient will be active on campus and/or participate in inter-university competitions, representing the university at local, district, and national levels in their chosen sport. | $4,000 |
Scholarship Col Whitehead Cricket Scholarship |
Col Whitehead represents the ideal of every sports club. A great athlete, an excellent cricketer, a generous and supportive team member, a man with great respect for the traditions and values that underpin every sport, in this case, cricket. It is the intention of this scholarship that the successful recipient will be a contributing member and role model to other team members of the Newcastle University cricket club. Students must be enrolled in any year of any undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Newcastle, and be a member of, and play cricket with the University of Newcastle Cricket Club. | $4,000 |
| University of Wollongong (UOW) | ||
Scholarship National Australia Bank Sporting Scholarship |
National Australian Bank is committed to giving back to the community, through the NAB sporting scholarships, which recognises the outstanding abilities of sporting men and women in their particular fields. The scholarship on offer is to provide financial support to elite athletes studying at UOW, and to assist in the cost associated with competing at elite levels. | $5,000 |
| Western Sydney University (WSU) | ||
Scholarship Sports Scholarship |
Western Sydney University Connect offers sports scholarships to students either entering or continuing an undergraduate or postgraduate course. The University is a member of the Australian Sports Commission's Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network. This Elite Athlete support program is aimed
at providing support to athletes to balance their sporting and academic commitments whilst at the University. Scholarship recipients will also receive financial assistance and have access to modern fitness facilities, academic counselling, personal development seminars, academic support and liaison, networking links and other opportunities. | $5,000 |
Northern Territory (NT)
| Name | Details | Value |
| No scholarships or grants available at this time | ||
|---|---|---|
Queensland (QLD)
| Name | Details | Value |
| Bond University | ||
|---|---|---|
Grant Elite Athlete Fund |
The Elite Athlete Fund assists Bond University students to participate in events ranging from World University Games and Championships through to World Championships and Olympic Games. The fund is designed to support student-athletes in their academic and sporting endeavours. The fund aims to enhance Bond’s reputation as a leader in both academic and sporting excellence. | $2,000 |
Scholarship John Eales Rugby Excellence Scholarship | As a Partner of Rugby Australia and Queensland Reds, Bond University has joined forces with the former Wallabies Captain, John Eales AM, to present this full-fee sporting scholarship which provides an opportunity for an outstanding young rugby union star to be mentored both on and off the field. The goal of the scholarship is to prepare the individual for life beyond rugby with an internationally recognised degree in the discipline of the student’s choice, which is enhanced by the global networks, industry connections, and work experience opportunities for which Bond University is renowned. | 100% tuition scholarship for a single undergraduate or postgraduate degree and a $10,000 cash bursary for each year of study for a maximum of 2 years. (some Programs excluded). |
Scholarship Riewoldt Family AFL Excellence Scholarship | As a proud partner of AFL Queensland, Bond University offers two Riewoldt Family AFL Excellence Scholarships. These unique full tuition scholarships provide an opportunity for two athletes to enhance their footballing career whilst also gaining a first class educational experience at Bond University. | 100% tuition scholarship for a single undergraduate or postgraduate degree and one year accommodation should the scholar wish to live in a University residence. (Some Programs excluded). |
Scholarship ADCO Sports Excellence Scholarship | The ADCO Sport Excellence Scholarship, offered in partnership with ADCO Australia, awards a full-fee sporting scholarship to an outstanding sportsperson from Australia. | 100% tuition scholarship for a single undergraduate or postgraduate degree.(Some Programs excluded). |
Scholarship | Recipients of this prestigious scholarship will be provided with a unique mentoring experience through Bond Swimming Ambassadors, including Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallists. Our Bond Swimming Ambassadors will provide both sport and career mentoring, to assist in the development of the students’ sporting performance and preparation for life beyond sport. | 100% tuition scholarship for a single undergraduate or postgraduate degree and a $21,000 cash bursary for each year of study for a maximum of 3 years. Pro rata bases if enrolled part time. (Some Programs excluded). |
| Griffith University | ||
Scholarship Griffith Sports Excellence Full Scholarship |
The Griffith Sports Excellence Scholarships enable gifted sportsmen and sportswomen who have the potential to perform at a sound academic level at a tertiary institution, to gain a higher qualification without forfeiting their sporting opportunities. The scholarship is available to both commencing and continuing students (continuing is defined as students currently enrolled at Griffith University) | Griffith Sports Excellence Full Scholarship: maximum of $28,000. |
Scholarship Griffith Sports Excellence Development Scholarship |
The Griffith Sports Excellence Scholarships enable gifted sportsmen and sportswomen who have the potential to perform at a sound academic level at a tertiary institution, to gain a higher qualification without forfeiting their sporting opportunities. The scholarship is available to both commencing and continuing students (continuing is defined as students currently enrolled at Griffith University) | Griffith Sports Excellence Development Scholarship valued at $5,000 |
Scholarship Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship |
The aim of the Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship is to provide financial assistance that enables applicants on low incomes to undertake study at Griffith University. The scholarship will assist students with high levels of sporting and academic ability gain tertiary qualifications from which they and the community will benefit. | Up to $9,000 each for a total of three years. |
Scholarship Ron Clarke Griffith Futures Scholarship (Supported by Commonwealth Games Australia) | Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) wishes to acknowledge and honour the memory of Ron Clarke AO MBE, by establishing the Ron Clarke Brighter Futures Scholarship. The scholarship is to support an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples student, who is an elite athlete competing in a Commonwealth Games sport. | Maximum value $11,000 |
| James Cook University | ||
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Scholarship JCU Elite Athlete Scholarship - JCU Australia | The JCU Elite Athlete Scholarship provides financial support to elite athletes from northern Queensland to enable them to complete a university qualification without compromising their sporting opportunities or leaving the region. | For undergraduate, domestic, elite athlete, worth a maximum of $30,000 over the duration of a bachelor degree. |
| QUT | ||
Scholarship |
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) wishes to acknowledge and honour the memory of Ron Clarke AO MBE, by establishing the Ron Clarke Griffith Futures Scholarship. The scholarship is to support two Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples students, who are elite athletes competing in a Commonwealth Games sport | Maximum value $44,000 |
Scholarship Sport Development Scholarships |
We are proud to support aspiring, developing and elite athletes across a wide range of sports by offering sport scholarships annually for both new and existing students. Sport Talent and Elite Sport Scholarships are available to both new and current QUT students who are representing in sports that are recognised by Sport Australia. | $5,000 - $10,000 |
Scholarship Elite Sport Scholarships |
We are proud to support aspiring, developing and elite athletes across a wide range of sports by offering sport scholarships annually for both new and existing students. Sport Talent and Elite Sport Scholarships are available to both new and current QUT students who are representing in sports that are recognised by Sport Australia. | $10,000 - $20,000 |
Scholarship | This new sporting scholarship will support ten elite athletes who are Nationally recognised by the Australian Institute of Sport’s categorisation framework and competing in AIS funded High Performance Sports. Successful applicants will receive $10,000 to assist in offsetting the costs of living while focused on competing and studying concurrently. | 10 x $10,000 |
| University of Southern Queensland (USQ) | ||
Grant USQ Elite Athlete Bursary |
USQ offer a number of USQ Elite Athlete Bursaries. These bursaries are offered to commencing and continuing students studying at USQ who are registered or have a registration in progress for the USQ Elite Athlete Program. | $10,000 - $20,000 |
| University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) | ||
Scholarship USC Sports Scholarship |
Students with high level achievement in their chosen sport. We support our elite athletes who are combining sport and study through the EAFU network. USC is endorsed as an Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU). Our sport and exercise science laboratories offer physiological and anthropometric testing to individuals and teams. Scholarship is paid in instalments of up to A$1,000 per semester for up to 6 semesters. | $6,000 |
Scholarship Nambour RSL Club Elite Athlete Scholarship |
To assist elite and emerging athletes to achieve in tertiary education and high performance sport Offered for the first time in 2019, the Nambour RSL Club Elite Athlete Scholarship supports Sunshine Coast athletes to achieve at the highest level in their sport and education. The program provides encouragement, support and funding for 12 months. One scholarship with a value of A$5,000 paid to the recipient over two semesters as follows: | $5,000 |
Scholarship June Canavan Elite Para Athlete Scholarship |
Supporting para-sport students to combine university study with high level performance in para-sport competition Offered for the first time in 2016 the June Canavan Para-athlete Sport Scholarship will support eligible students to combine their undergraduate study at USC with high level performance in para-sport competition. | up to $20,000 |
Scholarship Sport Smart Scholarships |
To assist elite and emerging athletes to achieve in tertiary education and high performance sport The USC SportSmart Scholarship supports higher education opportunities for eligible USC students who are combining their first year of tertiary study with high performance sport commitments. The scholarship is intended to recognise, reward and encourage sporting and academic excellence. The scholarship will be available to students commencing their first year of study at USC who have demonstrated very high sporting and academic achievement. | $5,000 |
| UQ University | ||
Scholarship | The UQ Sports Achievement Scholarship is designed to support outstanding new and continuing students who have demonstrated exceptional ability in their chosen sport to combine a tertiary education with high performance sport. This Scholarship is awarded based on the yearly available funding from The University of Queensland and donors. Amounts are awarded in consideration of the athlete’s highest level of sports achievement. This Scholarship has a one-year term and is open to new and continuing students. |
Total Value: $3,000 - $8,000 |
Scholarship | The Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship is designed to support students with demonstrated financial need, who can demonstrate the potential to perform at a state or national level in their chosen sport. Athlete’s applying for this Scholarship must have at least three years full-time equivalent of their undergraduate program to complete. This Scholarship has a three-year term and $6,000 is awarded for each year it is held. | Total Value: $18,000 |
Scholarship | The UQ Sport Scholarship Ambassador Program awards athletes up to $1,500 worth of services from UQ Sport through the UQ Sport Academy. This Scholarship has a one-year term and is awarded to new and continuing students showing the greatest merit as demonstrated by their achievements in their chosen sport. This is also open to international students. | Non-financial reward |
Scholarship | The Wensely Sporting Scholarship is designed to support students with financial need that are competing at an Elite Level in a Sport Australia recognised Sport. The value of the Scholarship is $4,500 for one year. Selection of the award is based on applicant’s demonstrated financial need and sporting achievement. | Total Value: $4,500 |
South Australia (SA)
| Name | Details | Value |
| Flinders University | ||
|---|---|---|
Grant Athlete Development Program |
The Athlete Development Program aims to benefit students through unprecedented access to high level facilities and training environments with the support of our highly qualified staff. Our strength and conditioning team can tailor their support to work with your current program and sporting coaches,
or develop a program to suit your needs. In addition our students can access our allied health professionals who can assist in assessing and managing new or existing injuries, or provide assessment of your nutritional and dietary requirements. We ultimately aim to provide students the training and support not often accessible that is required to become improved athletes and achieve greater results within their chosen sport. | N/A - in kind benefits |
| University of Adelaide | ||
Grant Sport travel grants |
Each year, the Vice-Chancellor provides sport travel grants (valued at up to $1000) to assist University of Adelaide students representing Australia in their sport. This grant is open to current University of Adelaide who are selected for an Australian representative team. That funding is to assist them fund their travel to their event. | $1,000 |
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Scholarship Charlie Jessop Sport Scholarship |
This scholarship is awarded in recognition of Charlie Jessop, an AU Sport life member who made significant contributions to the University of Adelaide, AU Sport & the Law faculty. The scholarship is awarded to a Law student, who not only excels in their chosen sport, but also gives valuable service to their AU Sport club. | $2,000 |
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Scholarship The Don Stranks Scholarship |
This scholarship is dedicated to the late Professor Don Stranks, former Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President of the University and keen supporter of the Football and Cricket clubs. Applicants must excel in their chosen sport of Football or Cricket, but also give valuable service to either the Adelaide University Football or Cricket club. | $2,000 |
Scholarship The Bob Heddle Scholarship |
In recognition of the many years of service and support given by Bob, who was Director of the University Health Service from 1964-1982. During that time, Bob was a member of the University Council and the University Council representative on the AU Sport Board of Management. The scholarships are
awarded on merit to unspecified sports and acknowledges the contribution to an Adelaide University Sport club. Scholarships are presented to two University of Adelaide students, who not only excel in their chosen sport but also give valuable service to their Adelaide University Sport club. | $2,000 |
Scholarship The Bill Scammell Sport Scholarship |
Named after a former Chancellor of the University of Adelaide and supporter of Adelaide University Sport, this scholarship is awarded to a University of Adelaide student, who may not necessarily excel in their chosen sport, but who contribute to the development of University sport in a significant way. The contribution may be as an administrator, volunteer, or coach (for not less than three years). | $2,000 |
Scholarship People's Choice Credit Union Inclusion Scholarships |
Women in Sport Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Athlete Athlete with a Disability Scholarship AU Sport prides itself on providing sport and recreation opportunities for all students and the People’s Choice Credit Union scholarships are designed to support our focus on inclusion. | $1,000 |
Scholarship Adelaide University Sport President Scholarships | Awarded to University of Adelaide students in their first year of study, as a financial incentive to join an Adelaide University Sport club. | $1,000 |
Scholarship Adelaide University Sport Scholarships |
These scholarships were established by AU Sport with the aim of providing and promoting the best possible sport and recreation environment for the University of Adelaide community. Scholarships will be awarded to two students who are undertaking an Undergraduate or Honours program of study. | $2,500 |
Scholarship The Chester Bennett Scholarship |
First awarded in 2016-2017, the Chester Bennett Scholarship is awarded to an Adelaide University Cricket Club player and University undergraduate with potential to play at the highest level. The scholarship includes a cash amount to assist with the cost of equipment, club membership fees, club kit/uniform. The scholarship also covers the recipient's costs for attending the annual pre-season inter-varsity challenge held at the University of Queensland. | Cash and In Kind Benefits |
Scholarship The Daniell Family and Swift Family Scholarship | Awarded to a volleyball player based on academic achievement, sporting participation and performance, leadership qualities, and extracurricular activities. | $500 |
| University of South Australia (UniSA) | ||
Grant UniSA Elite Athlete & Performer Travel Grant | The UniSA Athlete & Performer Travel Grants provide financial assistance to registered students on the UniSA Elite Athlete & Performer program. The grant supports attendance at specific state, national and international events through reimbursement of defined fees incurred. | Up to $2,000 |
Grant UniSA Elite Athlete & Performer Study Grant | These grants provide financial assistance to students registered with the UniSA Elite Athlete & Performer program. | $2,000 |
Scholarship UniSA Elite Athlete Scholarship |
As an Elite Athlete Friendly University, the University of South Australia (UniSA) has a proud history of supporting elite athletes to achieve their best in their sport and studies. The UniSA Elite Athlete Scholarship extends this support to reduce the financial pressures associated with study, so you can focus on achieving your sporting and academic careers. The Elite Athlete Scholarship will be awarded to South Australian students who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank and have enrolled to study a UniSA undergraduate Bachelor's degree. Scholarship recipients receive $20,000 per annum (to a maximum of $80,000), for up to four years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent), to support their educational and living expenses | $20,000 |
Tasmania (TAS)
| Name | Details | Value |
| Tasmania University | ||
|---|---|---|
Scholarship | Originally known as the ‘Tasmania University Sports Scholarship’, the University of Tasmania introduced these scholarships in 1992 to help outstanding University of Tasmania student athletes achieve their sporting and academic goals. To ensure the long-term existence of this Scholarships Program, the University of Tasmania Sports Scholarship Trust was established in 2002 with generous contributions from the Tasmania University Union (TUU). | $5,000 |
Victoria (VIC)
| Name | Details | Value |
| Deakin University | ||
|---|---|---|
Grant | Deakin University is proud to support elite and emerging athletes as they balance the demands of high-level sport with their studies. As a member of the Elite Athlete Education Network (EAEN), Deakin University has signed an agreement with the Australian Sports Commission to support the integration of Australian elite athletes’ sporting and academic aspirations. Our Elite Athlete Grant Program provides financial assistance to athletes across three key performance levels:
The grants program also extends to support students chosen to participate in the World University Games and Championships. | |
Scholarship Deakin Sport Network Elite Athlete Scholarship | Aimed at both undergraduates and postgraduates, this scholarship is designed for elite or developing elite athletes studying at Deakin University in a full time or part time capacity. | $15,000 |
Scholarship Deakin Scholarship for Excellence | Aimed at both undergraduates and postgraduates, this scholarship is designed for students who show exceptional promise within or beyond their academic achievements. Strong academic performance or excellence in extracurricular activities, sport, the Arts, community service or leadership will hold the key to success. |
Undergraduate: $5000 per year. Postgraduate: $10,000 per year. |
| Federation University | ||
Scholarship Elite Athlete Scholarship | Scholarship for Elite athletes who must be recognised as an elite athlete by the AIS, State Institute or Academy of Sport, AFL Players’ Association, Rugby Union Players’ Association, Rugby League Professionals Association, Australian Professional Footballers’ Association or a national squad member from Australian Sports Commission funded sports. | $7,000 |
| La Trobe University | ||
Scholarship TechnologyOne High Performance Scholarship | The TechnologyOne High Performance Sport Scholarship was established in 2018, with support from TechnologyOne, to assist high performance athletes to reach the peak of their sporting performance whilst studying at La Trobe University. | $2,500 per semester |
Scholarship Elite Athlete Housing Scholarship |
The Elite Athlete Housing Scholarship was established in 2017, in conjunction with La Trobe Accommodation Services, to assist student athletes with extenuating circumstances through the provision of on campus accommodation. The scholarship provides a single room in a College or Halls of Residence at La Trobe University's Bundoora or Bendigo campus for the period of one university year. Value is in kind - there is no financial component. | Via accommodation rent credit |
Scholarship Michael Malthouse Elite Sport Scholarship | The Michael Malthouse Elite Sport Scholarship was established to recognise student athletes that have demonstrated high academic achievement whilst balancing their sporting commitments around their studies. | $5,000 per semester |
Scholarship Elite Athlete Support Fund Grant | The La Trobe Elite Athlete Support Fund (EASF) has been established to support student athletes in pursuit of their sporting endeavours, whilst undertaking tertiary study in the form of one-off grants towards the costs incurred to the athlete associated with elite competition. | 1 off payment made as a reimbursement |
Grant University Nationals Elite Athlete Grant | The La Trobe University Nationals Elite Athlete Grants have been established to support elite student athletes to represent the University at UniSport Nationals events. | 1 off payment made as a reimbursement |
| Monash University | ||
Grant Elite Student Performer travel Grant | The Monash University Elite Student Performer Scheme provides grants of up to $1000 to assist current Monash students participating in national sporting championships or international sporting events. If you've qualified for, or have been invited to participate in, one of these events you may be eligible to apply for funding. |
Athletes competing in national events are eligible to apply for up to $400 AUD per year. Athletes competing in international events are eligible to apply for up to $1000 AUD per year. |
Grant Elite Student Performer Varsity Grant |
Elite athletes representing Monash University at UniSport Uni Nationals events are eligible to apply for a $500 grant to assist them in covering their expenses. This is on top of other University funding and is provided to be specifically used for travel and associated event costs only. | Up to $500 |
Additional consideration for up to 10 additional ATAR points is available for entry into Monash University undergraduate and graduate degrees to applicants who are competing at the national level. | ||
| RMIT University | ||
Scholarship Elite Athlete Scholarship | Elite Athlete Scholarship any enrolled student in any vocational education, undergraduate or postgraduate by coursework program at RMIT University, who competes as an athlete or coach at an Elite level in a sport recognised and funded by Sport Australia | $10,000 |
| Swinburne University | ||
Grant Elite Athlete Fund |
The Swinburne Student Life Elite Athlete Fund provides grants of up to $1000 to assist current Swinburne students participating in national sporting championships or international sporting events. If you've qualified for, or have been invited to participate in, one of these events you may be eligible
to apply for funding. The fund's purpose is to assist Swinburne students to maximise their academic and sporting potential. Our goal is to enhance Swinburne’s reputation as a leader in both sporting and academic excellence. |
Athletes competing in state or national events are eligible to apply for up to $500 AUD per year. Athletes competing in international events are eligible to apply for up to $1000 AUD per year. |
| University of Melbourne | ||
Scholarship Andrew and Geraldine Buxton Athletics Scholarship |
The Andrew and Geraldine Buxton Athletics Scholarship is specifically designed to assist student-athletes to simultaneously pursue their world-class academic and sporting dreams at Australia’s number one ranked university. The scholarship is the first elite athlete scholarship of its kind in Australia to be established in perpetuity by a donor and provides significant support for rising track and field talent to remain in Australia. | $10,000 |
Scholarship Jopling Family Rowing Scholarship |
The Jopling Family Rowing Scholarship is Australia’s preeminent university rowing scholarship Created to attract the best and brightest rowers to study and row at the University of Melbourne, the Scholarship will provide financial support of up to $25,000 per year (plus further in-kind support) for up to four years, depending on the course of study of the scholarship recipient. | $25,000 |
Scholarship Rugby Young Achiever |
The scholarship honours the spirit of Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop, in its search for a student rugby player who exemplifies the attributes he demonstrated: leadership, academic endeavour and sporting excellence. The University of Melbourne Rugby Young Achiever Award is open to Australian Year 12 students only. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate how they exhibit the qualities of academic endeavour, leadership and sporting excellence in their application. Endorsements from school and community rugby clubs (where applicable) are also required. | $10,000 |
Scholarship High Performance and Friends of the Sport Association Scholarship | All applicants are assessed for all scholarships awards they are eligible for including High Performance Scholarships and Friends of the Sports Association Scholarships | Up to $4,000 and in kind benefits |
| Victoria University (VU) | ||
Scholarship Elite high performance scholarship |
The Elite High Performance scholarships are the University’s Peak sporting scholarships awarded to one outstanding male and one outstanding female student athlete. Our sport scholarships and elite athlete support program assist outstanding VU athletes to balance their studies with the demands of elite level sport. They help emerging student athletes in their aim to perform at the elite sporting level. VU sport scholarships are available to all current students. | Up to $2,000 |
Scholarship Emerging elite scholarship |
Aspiring Elite scholarships are awarded to emerging elite student athletes. They benefit students who are experiencing disadvantages that impact their educational and sporting development. Scholarships are available to six students (minimum two female), targeting new students, with at least 70% coming from the western suburbs of Melbourne. Our sport scholarships and elite athlete support program assist outstanding VU athletes to balance their studies with the demands of elite-level sport. They help emerging student athletes in their aim to perform at the elite sporting level. VU sport scholarships are available to all current students. | Up to $1,000 |
Scholarship Aspiring elite scholarship |
Aspiring Elite scholarships are awarded to emerging elite student athletes. They benefit students who are experiencing disadvantages that impact their educational and sporting development. Scholarships are available to six students (minimum two female), targeting new students, with at least 70% coming from the western suburbs of Melbourne. Our sport scholarships and elite athlete support program assist outstanding VU athletes to balance their studies with the demands of elite-level sport. They help emerging student athletes in their aim to perform at the elite sporting level. VU sport scholarships are available to all current students. | Up to $500 |
Western Australia (WA)
| Name | Details | Value |
| Curtin University | ||
|---|---|---|
Grant |
The Elite Athlete Grant has been developed to support elite athletes in attaining excellence in their chosen sport whilst maintaining academic achievement and giving them the opportunity to make a difference in their community. Curtin University is proud to be a member of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network, an initiative of the Australian Sporting Commission. Since its conception in 2004, the EAFU Program at Curtin University has contributed significant resources to ensure elite athletes receive the required support to be able to successfully integrate their academic and sporting aspirations. The program is managed by Curtin Stadium and is strongly endorsed by the Vice-Chancellor. Completing an education at the same time as training for elite sport is challenging. However comprehensive research and student athlete testimonies demonstrate that athletes who successfully integrate their studies and sport can achieve excellent results in both areas. | $5,000 |
| Murdoch University | ||
Scholarship | The Elite Athlete Support Fund has been established to provide support to students registered under the Elite Athlete Program at Murdoch University. Currently enrolled Murdoch University students (or those who have intermitted or are inactive but have demonstrated that they intend to return to study) who require financial assistance in fulfilling their sporting endeavours. | $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester) |
| University of Western Australia (UWA) | ||
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The Convocation Bursary is the highest ranking award in the program and is awarded to the most outstanding elite male and female athletes amongst the nominees. The Bursary is open to all current UWA students, including non-club members. The Bursary is taken from previous athlete scholarship models and aims to keep in place a long standing collaboration between the Convocation Council, the University and UWA Sport. | $3,000 |
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Open to all current first year UWA students, including non-club members. The Bursary is awarded in recognition of UWA Student Athlete Wally Marshall Nunn. Nunn won four full blue awards across the sports of athletics, rugby, swimming and rowing. To this date no other student athlete has received four full blues across differing sports while representing the University of Western Australia. | $1,500 |
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Open to all current Indigenous students at UWA. The Indigenous athlete bursary was added in the 2016 pilot program to recognise the achievements of Indigenous student athletes within UWA. | $1,000 |
Scholarship | To assist and encourage high-performing student-athletes to pursue an undergraduate qualification at the University and realise their dual career focus. | $15,000 (3 years @ $5000) |
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The University of Western Australia has a long history and commitment to supporting athletes in pursuing sport at the highest level. The UWA Elite Athlete Program has been designed to support and facilitate elite and high performing student athletes in balancing the demands of study and sport during their time at university. Through the UWA Sport Bursary program and the Student Athlete Development program athletes gain exposure to development opportunities, have access to financial support, and are provided with the support networks necessary to aid them in balancing part time work within an already busy schedule of academic and sport related activities. Whilst targeting elite and high performing athletes, the program also aims to assist emerging athletes in reaching the next level of performance. The program targets Olympic, non-Olympic and professional sport athletes who seek to combine their sporting pursuits with positive academic pursuits. | $2,000 |