Flinders University Sport and Fitness scholarship information sheet

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1 Flinders University Sport and Fitness scholarship information sheet Flinders is a member of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) program that supports Australia s elite athletes to achieve academic excellence while also pursuing a sporting career. We recommend all athletes apply for Elite athlete status. For more information see the website At Flinders University, we appreciate how difficult it is to combine elite and high performance ambitions with an academic workload. Flinders University Sport and Fitness offers up a number of sporting scholarships each year to assist athletes to combine their study and sport. Dates for application closures are; 29 th March 2018 and 10 th August To download a form and for more information see onesportandfitness.com.au Sporting scholarships : Eligibility Competing at the highest level in your state or above: International representing Australia at senior and junior level National competing at national level within Australia State participating in the top tier competition in the state (with the potential to compete at national and international competition) Scholarships 37 sporting scholarships totalling $90,000 available across three tiers: Tier 1: 2 x $4,000 o Competed in the past four years at: Olympic Games / Paralympics Commonwealth Games World Championships / World Cups / World University Games Tier 2: 10 x $2,700 o Represented Australia in the last three years o Currently competing for a senior state team o Represented at a senior international event in the last 12 months Tier 3: 25 x $2,200 o Development athletes o Current state junior in the last two years o State league team member Scholarships provided (access to and level of these services will depend upon scholarship tier): Financial assistance towards sporting competition costs Onsite sport and fitness facilities to train Allied health professional support, including dietitian, physiotherapy and massage Coached strength and conditioning programming and facility access Australian University Games package waived (travel not included) Flinders University scholarship kit 2 x tickets to end of year Flinders University Sports Awards

2 Flinders University Sport and Fitness scholarship information sheet Applications only accepted if you are an enrolled student at Flinders University and the application is received by the due date (Thurs 29 th March / Fri 10 th August). All applicants will need to provide a hard copy / electronic copy image of themselves competing in their sport. These will be used for promotional purposes. Please direct any enquiries directly to Wendy Gower E : wendy.gower@flinders.edu.au P :

3 Flinders University Sport and fitness Application form 2018 I am applying for the following scholarship Tier 1 : Olympic, Commonwealth, World cup/championship/games Tier 2 : Australian representative, current senior state, senior international Tier 3 : Development athlete, current state junior, state league team PERSONAL DETAILS First Name Surname Date of Birth Gender Address Line 1 Suburb State Post Code Home Phone Mobile Student Number Course Enrolled In Course Commenced Expected Completion Date How did you become aware of this scholarship? SPORT Main Sport Other sports

4 At what level have you been involved in with your sport. Please identify year and event; State National Oceania World Commonwealth Olympic Please identify if you have been awarded a scholarship at an institute or academy of sport and year awarded. SASI AIS Other Who do you currently compete for? Club Level / Division Coach Contact Number / Significant results over the past 18 months

5 Please provide 2 contacts that can support your application and are prepared to be sporting referees on your behalf. 1. Name : Role : Contact details : 2. Name : Role : Contact details : Declaration statement I wish to be considered for the scholarship as indicated and declare that the information on this form is correct and complete. I am aware that the information provided in this statement is governed by the Privacy act 1988, and that it will not be disclosed to any third parties without my consent. I agree to the terms and conditions that are attached to receiving this scholarship. Signed Date Note : Flinders University Sport and Fitness will make every effort to inform students of the scholarship outcome by 6 th April Checklist ; I have forwarded my sporting photograph (quality no less than 1024 x 768) I have completed my athlete statement

6 Athlete statement Please outline in no more than 300 words your aims and goals, both academically and sporting. Within this statement please outline how you see this scholarship will assist you to achieve your goals. Thankyou for applying for a scholarship with Flinders University Sport and Fitness Please read the terms and conditions carefully that come with applying for, and receiving a sporting scholarship. Once completed please submit your application in any one of the following formats; Scanned and forwarded by to Wendy.Gower@flinders.edu.au *please request a reply notification. Hard copy Placed in an envelope and mailed to; OR Sport Centre Manager Flinders University Sport and Fitness GPO Box 2100 Adelaide SA 5001 Placed in an envelope and handed in at reception of Flinders University Sport and Fitness. Addressed to Wendy Gower.