Elite Athlete and Performer Bonus Scheme

UWS is recognised as an elite athlete-friendly university. Students who have been disadvantaged during their current or previous year 12 studies due to performance and training commitments are encouraged to apply.

To apply complete the UWS Elite Athletes or Performers Scheme Application [PDF, 187Kb] (opens in a new window) form and submit it directly to UWS, marked to the attention of UAC Admissions.

You will need to provide:

  • a personal statement detailing your performance and training commitments (include an explanation on how this has impacted on your studies)
  • an educational impact statement completed by a responsible person who has a personal knowledge of your performance and training commitments and impact on your studies (Responsible persons may include your coach/trainer, the Director of a performance body (such as the Director of a theatre group or the Director of an institute of sport) or the chair of a committee responsible for organising a competitive event)
  • certified copies of supporting documentation with your application  (Documents should include such things as training/practice schedules, programs of competitions in which you have participated or written notification of your nomination to participate at a state/national/international level) 

Elite Athletes or Performers Schemes applications are closed. Applications are not available for the Mid Year intake.

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For more information on the Early Offer program including tips and frequently asked questions go to the Team U website (opens in a new window).

Everyone at Team U is studying at UWS and you can phone them on 1300 897 669 to talk through any questions you have about courses or about uni life.

The UWS Advantage Conditions:

Applicants who qualify for the Regional Bonus, Subject Bonus, Educational Access Scheme (EAS) and the Elite Athlete and Performer Bonus Scheme can only receive a maximum of 10 Bonus Points in total.
 
Students do not need to live in the Greater Western Sydney region to receive up to 10 Subject Bonus Points. Subject Bonus Points are not available for all UWS courses.