Elite Athlete and Performer Program

Elite Athlete: an Elite Athlete is defined as someone who has been identified as elite by one of the following organisations:

• Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) State and Territory institutes or academies of sport (e.g. NSWIS)
• AFL Players’ Association
• Australian Cricketers’ Association
• Rugby Union Players’ Association
• Rugby League Professionals’ Association
• Australian Professional Footballers Association
• Australian Basketballers Association
• National senior squad members from Sport Australia funded sports
• If an athlete falls outside of these organisations they may submit an application for consideration by the University.

Elite Performer: An Elite Performer is defined as someone who participates in significant state, national or international performances, productions, installations, competitions or events such as those affiliated with, but not limited to:

• Orchestra
• Opera
• Music
• Dance
• Theatre
• Film
• Television

Students must complete and submit an online application and direct it to the Elite Athlete and Performer Coordinators. In this application, you will need to provide supporting documentation from your national or state high performance unit or coach as evidence of your sporting endeavours to be considered for this program:

• Elite Athletes Application Form
• Elite Performers Application Form

Supporting documentation includes, but is not limited to:

• A Letter of Support from your Club;
• A Letter of Support from your Coach (detailing training, competition, travel commitments);
• Any contracts or Letter of Offers.

Please note the supporting documentation must be evidenced within the last 12 months. 

Once admitted, student athletes and performers will be allocated to a categorisation. As part of that categorisation, student-athletes/performers will be eligible to apply for funding to support their performance or competitive pursuits to the level of their categorisation. This financial assistance will be given at the discretion of the university upon application with supporting documentation of approaching competition.

How to apply?

1. Send an email to the Elite Athlete & Performer Program Coordinators via unilife@scu.edu.au
2. In your email, provide a brief rationale of your funding request and some background. 
3. Provide evidence of receipts, invoices, or tax invoices.