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ACU Elite Athlete and Performer Program Scholarship 2025

The Elite Athlete and Performer Program (EAPP) supports student athletes and performers to purse a dual career. This Financial EAPP Scholarship is designed to support elite athletes/performers who participate in national or international competitions or events. As student athletes or performers, the opportunity to earn an income on top of an already demanding training and study load is difficult. This scholarship is designed to support student athletes and performers in succeeding in elite competition/performances and academic goals.

 

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Benefits

  • This scholarship is valued from $500-$2,500, to be paid in one lump sum.
  • Scholarship values are awarded at the discretion of the Australian Catholic University with the support of the Elite Athlete and Performer Program Scholarship Committee.
  • Recipients are also eligible to receive discounted accommodation credited against any 6-month rental agreement at any of ACU’s student accommodations in Sydney, Canberra or Ballarat. See the EAPP Scholarship Accommodation Offer section below for further information.

 

Requirements

  • Citizenship: domestic
  • Applied to and have been accepted as a member of ACU's Elite Athlete and Performer Program.
  • Affiliated with a national or state sporting organisation or are an international, national or state-based performing artist affiliated with an international or national performing arts company.
  • Study load: enrolment in Semester 2, 2025 

Selection Process

Applicants will be shortlisted by the Elite Athlete and Performer Program team, where recipients will be recommended and endorsed by the Selection Committee.

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:

  • Written statement
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Sporting or performing arts resume and achievements?
  • Contribution to sporting or performing activities at ACU
  • Preference will be given to commencing students

Application Documents

  • A 200-word written statement* outlining:?
    • your current involvement in your sport or performing art.
    • your future career aspirations.
    • how the scholarship will assist you to reach your future goals.
  • Sporting or Performing arts Resume outlining relevant achievements (please include a comprehensive date ordered list of your sporting achievements, including placing/rankings and times)
  • Letter of recommendation from your coach, career officer, manager or club
  • (If relevant) evidence of your contribution to recent sporting or performing activities at ACU.
  • (Optional) upload a photo of yourself at an event or competition. 

Application Deadline

July 31, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Australian Catholic University on acu.smapply.io to apply

For more information, kindly visit Australian Catholic University scholarship webpage.

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