Eligibility

Membership of our Elite Athlete Program (and eligibility for associated sporting scholarships) is conditional on:

  1. Enrolment to study at The University of Sydney; and
  2. Representation of Sydney University in sport (where possible).

Membership is prioritised for elite and emerging student athletes who:

  • Are training and competing in a high performance program* administered by SUSF and/or a Sydney University sporting club
  • Represent Sydney University in their sport (i.e. in club or intervarsity competitions)
  • Compete in current or confirmed Olympic and Paralympic sports

*Our 11 high performance programs:

  • Athletics (Sydney University Athletics Club);
  • Australian Football (Sydney University Australian National Football Club);
  • Basketball (SUSF)
  • Cricket (Sydney University Cricket Club);
  • Hockey (Sydney University Hockey Club);
  • Rowing (Sydney University Boat Club);
  • Rugby (Sydney University Football Club);
  • Soccer (Sydney University Soccer Football Club);
  • Tennis (Sydney University Lawn Tennis Club);
  • Swimming (SUSF); and
  • Water Polo (Sydney University Water Polo Club).

Where a high performance program and/or sporting club exists at Sydney University for your sport, you are strongly encouraged to connect with the program and/or club to discuss representative expectations BEFORE applying for the Elite Athlete Program and associated sporting scholarships.

High performance program enquiries – Please contact the relevant club, or email: [email protected].

Sporting club enquiries – Please click HERE to view a directory.

Applications for 2024

Applications for 2024 are now closed. Applications for 2025 will open in April 2024.

For enquiries, please email [email protected].

Application Fees

  • $75 – NEW Application (applicable if you are not a previous member of our Elite Athlete Program)
  • $20 – RE-Application (applicable if you are a previous member of our Elite Athlete Program)

Please note that an additional late fee of $100 will be charged for applications received after the closing date

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