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Have you got what it takes to play sport at the highest level? Sport scholarships are designed to support promising student athletes in attaining excellence in their chosen sport while maintaining outstanding academic achievements.

All students of UWA who are eligible for a sport scholarship are encouraged to apply via the UWA Sports website . Applications close Friday 27 February 2015.

Scholarship categories are:

• Convocation Sport Scholarship - the highest award available under the UWA Sport Scholarship Program, this scholarship is available to athletes from any sport.
• WM (Bob) Nunn Scholarship - is awarded to the most outstanding student who is commencing undergraduate study at UWA in 2015.
• Sport Specific Scholarships - open to student members of UWA Sports Clubs currently competing at the highest level in their respective competitions. Sports include; athletics, cricket, Australian Rules Football, hockey, judo, rugby, sailing, football (soccer), tennis, triathlon and Ultimate.
• Development Scholarships - are presented each year to student who show potential in their chosen sport and require assistance to progress to an elite level.
• General Sport Scholarships - are awarded to selected athletes and are not sport specific.

Scholarship recipients are expected to:

• Represent the relevant UWA Sports Club where applicable
• Participate in the Australian University Games or Championships and Tertiary Sports Western Australia competitions
• Maintain a successful academic record
• Contribute to the UWA community

Scholarship applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Sporting achievements
• Academic performance
• Commitment to UWA

Scholarship benefits include:

• Financial assistance tup to $3,000
• 12 month membership to the UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre
• Access to sport science assessments and testing
• Participation in leadership courses
• Academic representation to the holder's faculty or the University

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For more information please contact the Sports Park and Clubs Manager Sue Gliddon or call (08) 6488 2286.