At UniSC, 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

• Prospective HPSAs are eligible to apply for UniSC’s Elite Athlete adjustment

Exclusive access to world-class facilities

• Access to UniSC Sport Performance Clinic Services
• Complimentary use of USC's sport and fitness facilities
• Access to the High Performance Student Athlete Lounge
• 12 month UniSC Gym membership
• Sports Science testing laboratories
• UniSC High Performance Student Athlete shirt

Personal development opportunities

• HPSA Program induction
• Student athlete development 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
• UniSC'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 UniSC's scholarships and bursaries including:  
  • UniSC Sport Scholarship
  • June Canavan Para-athlete Sport Scholarship
  • UniSC SportSmart Scholarship
  • Nambour RSL Elite Sport Scholarship
  • David Norris Bursary
  • Kate Allen Rural Athlete Bursary
  • High Performance Student Athlete Encouragement Bursaries

Applicants must be currently enrolled as a UniSC 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

UniSC students who are coaching or refereeing at the above levels are also eligible for this program. For more information on sporting eligibility refer to High Performance Student Athelete eligibility criteria

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 1 2022 close at 5pm, Friday 25 March 2022.

More information

Tania Stevenson
Coordinator, High Performance Student Program
Tel: +61 7 5430 1210 or +61 411 399 490
Email: tstevens@usc.edu.au