Elite Student Athlete Support Program

At Monash Sport, we know how difficult it is to combine elite sport with an academic workload. That is where the Elite Athlete Support program comes in. This structured program operates on all Australian Campuses and assists you to undertake higher education while continuing to train and participate in sport at an elite level.

The program helps you graduate while still achieving your sporting goals. We:

• help you balance your academic, sporting, personal and social commitments
• offer course advice and help with timetabling conflicts
• give you access to training facilities
• develop your leadership and life skills
• encourage you to contribute to the community
• support you with access to our network of helpful contacts

In some cases, we also provide financial support. You apply for this separately.

To learn more about the program, download the Athlete Support brochure.

Apply for the Elite Athlete Support Program

To apply, complete this form and email it to us. For more information, email or call us on 03 9905 4259

E-mail: athlete.support@monash.edu

Apply for financial support

Each year, Monash Sport offers students a limited number of bursaries.They range from Gym Memberships to monetary grants of between $200 and $1,000.

Applicants must be enrolled at Monash University, competing in their sport at a minimum state level, and represent Monash in their sport, particularly at the Australian University Games. The funding we allocate depends on the number of applicants, the students level of sport and their commitment to representing Monash University.

2013 applications will open in mid January, 2013. For more information, please click here.

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