Succeed in sport and study
At USC, we see opportunity everywhere. If you are an elite athlete, we see it in you. Now is the time to extend yourself, gain a degree, broaden your mind and secure your future.
High Performance Student Athletes (HPSA's) receive the following personalised support and exclusive benefits.
Special entry to degree programs
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Prospective HPSAs are eligible to apply for USC’s Elite Athlete adjustment
Exclusive access to world-class facilities
- Access to USC Sport Performance Clinic Services
- Complimentary use of USC's sport and fitness facilities
- Access to the High Performance Student Athlete Lounge
- 12 month USC Gym membership
- Parking permit valued at $100 per semester
- USC High Performance Student Athlete shirt
Personal development opportunities
- HPSA Program induction
- Student athlete focused workshops on topics from media training and sponsorship to nutrition and recovery.
- Access to high performance sport mentors
- Student athlete leadership initiatives
- Regular social activities
- Counselling and psychological services
- USC's five-star student support services
Tailored academic and career support
- Early enrolment to support competition and training schedules
- Early assessment of academic preparedness to receive personalised information and advice
- Facilitated access to academic skills and learner-to-learner support
- Pre-semester skills preparation and workshops
- Small group and one-to-one support for learning and skill development from experienced peers, academic advisers and specialist staff
- Access to drop-in sessions to develop both subject matter understanding and academic and technical skills
- Employment services
- Advocacy within both academic and sporting environments to support study/sport balance
Scholarships and financial assistance
- Apply for USC's scholarships and bursaries including:
- USC's student loan scheme offers tailored packages to support sport and study needs.
"My experience has shown me that the USC HPSA Program is extremely supportive of their students, and goes above and beyond in offering their students tools and support systems for success. "
Matt O’Brien – Triathlon – Bachelor of Dietetics
"The HPSA program has provided me with pre semester skills preparation and ongoing workshops that have largely helped with areas such as financial management, carer advice and the importance of diet and sleep throughout my studies and sporting adventures.
Rachel Whittet - Basketball - Bachelor of Health Science, Majoring in Prosthetics and Orthotics
"The HPSA program has allowed me to access programs and services to ensure that I have every opportunity to excel at university and in swimming."
Katja Dedekin - Swimming - Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing)
Eligibility
Applicants must be currently enrolled as a USC student in an undergraduate or post graduate program and meet one of the following criteria:
- Tier 1- Gold: Actively competing at the open national or international level in a sport recognised by Sport Australia OR actively competing in a top Australian professional sporting league
- Tier 2- Silver: Actively competing as a youth age group athlete at the international level in a sport recognised by Sport Australia OR a member of a feeder squad for a top Australian professional sporting league
- Tier 3- Bronze: Actively competing at either the junior or open national level in a sport recognised by Sport Australia OR actively competing in a top state professional sporting league
USC students who are coaching or refereeing at the above levels are also eligible for this program. For more information on sporting eligibility click here
How to apply
Complete the application form and upload documentary evidence of your competition level by the due date.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within 5 working days.
Applicants need to apply for the HPSA program each year.
Applications for semester 2 2021 close at 5pm, Friday 20th August 2021.
More information
Tania Stevenson
Coordinator, High Performance Student Program
Tel: +61 7 5430 1210
Email: tstevens@usc.edu.au