Eligibility
Membership of our Elite Athlete Program (and eligibility for associated sporting scholarships) is conditional on:
- Enrolment to study at The University of Sydney; and
- 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