The AIS Athlete Education Scholarship, in partnership with the John and Myriam Wylie Foundation, is open to all categorised athletes with a total of $200,000 available to support high performance athletes with their education costs. $50,000 of this fund is available specifically for Para-athletes thanks to the Australian Government's record investment in High Performance sport.
"The combination of sport and study is a winning mix"
AIS Director, Matti Clements
The benefit of studying whilst a high performance athlete are:
Applications open | 9:00am AEDT Monday 10 February 2025 |
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Applications close | 2:00pm* AEDT Friday 14 March 2025 |
Outcomes notified to all applicants | April 2025 |
A total funding pool of $200,000 is available for allocation through the Athlete Education Scholarship Program.
$150,000 is available to all applicants, with a further $50,000 available to eligible Para-athletes only.
The maximum scholarship amount available to any individual is $5,000.
Scholarship amounts will be determined by the AIS as part of the assessment process. The amounts may vary between applicants and may not be the full amount applied for.
The unit or course of study for which a Scholarship is awarded, must be successfully completed by 31 December 2025.
If you have any questions regarding the Athlete Education Scholarship program, please email AthleteEducationScholarship@ausport.gov.au.