2020 Program recipients and outcomes
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) mission is to lead and enable a united high performance (HP) system that supports Australian athletes/teams to achieve podium success.
Inaugural program outcomes
The 2020 program has delivered: 40 scholarships worth $109,000
Delivered to: 24 females and 16 males
Delivered across: 19 Sports and 19 Universities
Recipients
Athlete name | Athlete Sport | Study institution |
|---|---|---|
Alexandra Martin-Wallace | Cycling | University of Queensland |
Ben Coombs | Rowing | Australian National University |
Benjamin Twist | Bowls | Australian College of Physical Education |
Brenden Hall | Para-swimming | Australian Catholic University |
Caitlin Parker | Boxing | La Trobe University |
Clare Polkinghorne | Football | Griffith University |
Dylan Littlehales | Para-canoe | University of Newcastle |
Elise Kellond-Knight | Football | Griffith University |
Jack McLoughlin | Swimming | Queensland University of Technology |
Jaime Ryan | Sailing | Griffith University |
James Colley | Sailing | University New South Wales |
Jesse Aungles | Para-swimming | University of Canberra |
Jessyka Ngauamo | Beach volleyball | James Cook University - Townsville (External) |
Jodie Kenny | Hockey | University of Southern Queensland |
Karri Somerville | Hockey | Curtin University |
Katie Hayward | Racewalking | Griffith University Southport |
Kelsey Griffin | Basketball | La Trobe University |
Kyle Adnam | Basketball | Deakin University |
Lakeisha Patterson | Para-swimming | University of Queensland |
Luke Letcher | Rowing | Australian National University |
Madeleine Steere | Water polo | University of New South Wales |
Maeve Plouffe | Cycling | University of Adelaide |
Matt Levy | Para-swimming | University of Canberra |
Michael Auprince | Wheelchair Basketball | Curtin University |
Nathan Pellissier | Para-table tennis | Deakin University |
Nathan Power | Water polo | University of New South Wales |
Nicholas Calvert | Squash | University of Queensland |
Nikita Hains | Diving | University of Adelaide |
Nina Kennedy | Athletics | University of Notre Dame - Fremantle |
Olympia Aldersey | Rowing | University of Adelaide |
Paul Burnett | Volleyball | University of Adelaide |
Phoebe Bell | Volleyball | University of South Australia |
Reba Stewart | Taekwondo | Australian Catholic University |
Rowena Meredith | Rowing | Australian Catholic University |
Ruby Roseman-Gannon | Cycling | University of Melbourne |
Sarah Hawe | Rowing | University of Melbourne |
Sophie Edwards | Cycling | University Of Adelaide |
Sophie McCulloch | Surfing | University of the Sunshine Coast |
Tamieka Whitefield | Softball | Griffith University |
Thomas Calvert | Squash | University of Queensland |
"Last year I received the honour of being voted the Olympic and Paralympic People's Choice Swimmer of the Year. This was in no small part due to my passion for sharing what I learn in my studies with my team".
Jesse Aungles Para swimming
"Showing dedication and diligence towards balancing life and sport inspires others to strive for greatness as well".
Jessyka Ngauamo Volleyball Australia.
"This gives me many options post football to continue with another career"
Clare Polkinghorne Polkinghorne, Australian Matildas Football representative
Clare Polkinghorne celebrates her goal during the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Play-Off match between the Australian Matildas and Vietnam, March 2020.
Further information
If you have any questions regarding the Athlete Education Scholarship program, please email AthleteEducationScholarship@ausport.gov.au.