UWS Sports Scholarship
Through uwsconnect, the University of Western Sydney offers sports scholarships to students either entering or continuing an undergraduate or postgraduate course. UWS 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 while at UWS.
Scholarship recipients will receive financial assistance and have access to modern fitness facilities, academic counselling, personal development seminars, academic support and liaison, networking links and other opportunities.
If you are an elite athlete or performer, whose training and competitive commitments have affected your preparation for the Higher School Certificate (HSC), you may also be interested in applying for special consideration for course admission to UWS. To apply for special consideration for course admission to UWS, refer to the UWS elite athletes or performers scheme.
Eligibility
New and continuing students.
Courses
Any UWS undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Benefits
Up to $2,000.
Duration
One-off payment.
Criteria
Applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
- be applying for any UWS undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- be an athlete competing at a state or national (school, age and/or open) championship level who is recognised by the relevant national sporting body as elite or in possession of development potential
Application and Selection Process
Selection of this scholarship will be determined on the basis of:
- applicant's sporting achievements;
- academic proficiency; and
- ability to be involved in the representative sport program at UWS.
Applicants must complete the appropriate Application Form and submit the form to the Scholarships and Student Advancement Unit. Please note, applications for 2013 have now closed. Please register your interest in scholarships to be kept informed when scholarship applications open.
