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Ross Milbourne Elite Athlete Scholarship

Value

$5,000

Duration

The duration of the Scholarship is one (1) year. 

Status

Open

Open.
Opens
01/01/2024
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Overview

To attract talented, aspiring athletes with the desire to pursue State, National and International competition and enhance their educational opportunities by providing support for expenses directly linked to their study.

Who is eligible?

Eligible candidates will be identified by ActivateUTS and must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa; and
  • Be enrolled or intend to enrol in a UTS undergraduate course or a UTS College Diploma program in the session for which the scholarship is offered; and
  • Must compete as/or demonstrate potential as a:
    • World Class Athlete (Olympian, World Championships); or 
    • Elite Athlete who competes at State or National level; and
  • Must be accepted into the UTS Elite Athlete Program; and 
  • All candidates must be available to attend an interview in person, if required.

In addition, preference will be given to applicants who:

  • Are potentially capable of representing Australia at the Olympics, and/or
  • Will represent the University where required at State, National and International University events. 

Selection process

Eligible candidates will be identified by the ActivateUTS, by applying the following criteria:

  • Athletic achievement, as determined by the UTS Elite Athlete Program.
  • Likelihood that the receipt of the Scholarship will significantly increase the candidate’s academic and sporting progress at a higher level of performance than would otherwise be the case.
  • Ability to represent UTS in sport.
  • Academic achievement.
  • Ability to publicly represent UTS/UTS College and ActivateUTS as an Elite Athlete.

Need more information? Contact...

ActivateUTS
Email: ActivateUTS.Admin@uts.edu.au

Other information

Up to Two (2) Recipients will be awarded the scholarship each year.