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Elite athletes
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Elite Athlete Program
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Elite Athlete Program
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As a member of the AIS Elite Athlete Education Network, the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ is an excellent choice for students with elite sporting commitments. The PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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.
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The benefits of being an elite athlete at PÕ¾ÊÓƵ
The benefits of being an elite athlete at PÕ¾ÊÓƵ
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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 PÕ¾ÊÓƵfitX! gym membership and PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Elite Athlete apparel
- use of the Elite Athlete Study Lounge.
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
- PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Sport Elite Athlete travel grants of up to $1,000 (per academic year) to support domestic and international travel for elite athlete competitions
- the Elite Athlete Ambassador Program.
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Eligibility
Eligibility
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To be eligible for the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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
- PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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 PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Elite Athlete Program. After you accept your offer to study at PÕ¾ÊÓƵ, you can apply through the MyPÕ¾ÊÓƵ student portal.
Adjustment factors
Adjustment factors
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We also support elite athletes in gaining entry to a PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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.
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