About the Sport Scholar Program
This offering supports high performance athletes to balance their athletic and academic commitments whilst completing a degree at Macquarie University.
Only currently enrolled students may apply.
Academic Support
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A dedicated liaison within the University Sport team who can connect you with the relevant academic supports
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Special Consideration for when sporting commitments clash unavoidably with academic commitments such as exams, assessments and in-person practical work.
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Early enrolment to secure a schedule that suits your sporting commitments
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Withdrawal without academic or financial penalty after census date, if the cause is an unavoidable sporting commitment
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Financial Support
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A complimentary Gold Level Membership to the Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre (MUSAC) valued at over $700
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A subsidy on expenses related to representing Macquarie University at UniSport Nationals events
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A subsidy of up to $800 per year to assist with expenses related to your own sporting events
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Eligibility Criteria
Within the last 12 months you have:
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Competed at an Australian All-Schools competition in your respective sport
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Member of a State open age squad or equivalent (NSWIS) for the highest level/grade of your respective sport
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Member of a National (age capped or open age) squad or equivalent (AIS) for the highest level/grade of your respective sport
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Competing at the National level in para-sport
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Individual Athlete competing at the National level (age capped or open age) where qualification at the State level was required for entry
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Consistent International representation in team or individual sports, where qualification at the National level was required for entry
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Signed to or competing in professional sporting leagues
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Comparable level of achievement in your respective sport not covered by the above criteria
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