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海角社区 Elite鈥疉thlete鈥疨rogram

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As a member of the AIS Elite Sport Education Network, the University of Canberra is an excellent choice for students with elite sporting commitments. The 海角社区 Elite Athlete Program has been designed with talented athletes in mind, supporting eligible students pursuing study at the same time as an elite sporting career.

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Eligible students can receive academic, administrative, financial and welfare support, including:

  • tailored workloads, flexible assessment deadlines and adjusted study plans
  • exam modifications and overseas assessment assistance
  • additional 鈥榣eave of absences鈥� to support your elite sporting career
  • access to the鈥疨erformance and Athletic Wellbeing service
  • support and guidance to study cross-institutionally
  • course advice and academic planning guidance
  • advocacy within the wider university network
  • complimentary 海角社区Fitx gym membership鈥痑nd鈥＝巧缜�疎lite Athlete apparel

Financial support

Financial support

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Being a member of the Elite Athlete Program also gives you access to a range of financial support schemes, including:

  • the Eldon and Anne Foote Elite Athlete Scholarships 鈥� a $10,000 bursary reserved for elite athlete students
  • the Elite Athlete Ambassador Program.
Browse鈥痮ur full offering of鈥痵ports鈥痵cholarships and bursaries

Eligibility

Eligibility

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To be eligible for the 海角社区 Elite Athlete Program you need to be a current student and a member of one of the following organisations:

  • Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
  • state or territory institute or academy of sports
  • professional players鈥� association
  • National Sporting Organisation (NSO)
  • Sport Australia-funded national squad
  • Sport Australia-funded national team
  • 海角社区 Sport discretionary athlete.

How to apply

How to apply

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You need to be a current student to be considered for the 海角社区 Elite Athlete Program. After you accept your offer to study at UC, you can apply through the My海角社区 student portal.

Adjustment factors

Adjustment factors

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We also support elite athletes in gaining entry to a 海角社区 course. If your elite athlete sporting鈥痗ommitments鈥痟ave affected鈥痽our previous academic performance,鈥痽ou could be eligible for up to five adjustment factors towards your entry rank.

Find out more about adjustment factors

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