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Elite athletes
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Elite Athlete Program
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Elite Athlete Program
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As a member of the AIS Elite Sport Education Network, the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ is an excellent choice for students with elite sporting commitments. The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Elite Athlete Program has been designed with talented athletes in mind, supporting eligible students pursuing study at the same time as an elite sporting career.
The benefits of being an elite athlete at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
The benefits of being an elite athlete at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
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Eligible students can receive academic, administrative, financial and welfare support, including:
- tailored workloads, flexible assessment deadlines and adjusted study plans
- exam modifications and overseas assessment assistance
- additional ‘leave of absences’ to support your elite sporting career
- access to the Performance and Athletic Wellbeing service
- support and guidance to study cross-institutionally
- course advice and academic planning guidance
- advocacy within the wider university network
- complimentary º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµFitx gym membership and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµâ€¯Elite Athlete apparel
Financial support
Financial support
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Being a member of the Elite Athlete Program also gives you access to a range of financial support schemes, including:
- the Eldon and Anne Foote Elite Athlete Scholarships – a $10,000 bursary reserved for elite athlete students
- the Elite Athlete Ambassador Program.
Eligibility
Eligibility
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To be eligible for the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Elite Athlete Program you need to be a current student and a member of one of the following organisations:
- Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
- state or territory institute or academy of sports
- professional players’ association
- National Sporting Organisation (NSO)
- Sport Australia-funded national squad
- Sport Australia-funded national team
- º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Sport discretionary athlete.
How to apply
How to apply
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You need to be a current student to be considered for the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Elite Athlete Program. After you accept your offer to study at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, you can apply through the Myº¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ student portal.
Adjustment factors
Adjustment factors
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We also support elite athletes in gaining entry to a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ course. If your elite athlete sporting commitments have affected your previous academic performance, you could be eligible for up to five adjustment factors towards your entry rank.