The Griffith Sports Excellence Scholarships enable gifted sportsmen and sportswomen who have the potential to perform at a sound academic level at a tertiary institution, to gain a higher qualification without forfeiting their sporting opportunities. The scholarship is available to both commencing and continuing students (continuing is defined as students currently enrolled at Griffith University).
The Griffith Sports Excellence Scholarships are valued at $20 000 for up to four years. Applicants will have the option to choose from a cash benefit (paid per semester) or have their scholarship payment go directly towards their Student Contribution Charge each semester (formerly known as HECS).
Griffith is an Elite Athlete-Friendly University and has a strong commitment to sport and the role that it plays in a balanced educational environment. Fostering elite athletes and helping them to play sport whilst studying is a major part of that commitment. Griffith has many links with local and international sporting organisations. Griffith University, though the Griffith Sports College, assists elite athletes in sourcing flexible study means to enable them to continue performing at optimum level whilst studying.
"The Griffith Sports Scholarships has given me the flexibility to combine my sporting commitments with study. I have found that having something else to concentrate on other than cycling deepens my focus and maintains some balance"
- Sara Carrigan, Bachelor of Business students, Olympic Gold medallist and Commonwealth Games winner (cycling)
Programs of study
Any undergraduate program at Griffith University.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be eligible for admission to any of Griffith University's undergraduate programs or currently be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or Honours program.
Value and conditions
| Payment type | Total value | Frequency of payments |
|---|---|---|
| Payment into nominated bank account |
$20 000 for up to four years |
Paid each semester after census date. Paid pro rate for part-time studies |
Sponsor
- Griffith University
- Griffith Sports College can assist a student to combine both studies and their chosen sport.
Eligibility
Selection will be based on the following criteria:
- demonstrated high achievement in chosen sport
- currently competing at state, national or international level in chosen sport
- Australian citizen or Permanent Resident
- must be eligible for admission to any of Griffith University's undergraduate programs
- the chosen sport must meet with the Australian Sports Commission definition of 'sport'
- referee reports.
How to apply
To apply for a Griffith Sports Excellence Scholarship you must complete and submit the application form:
Closing date
Applications close on Friday, 18 November 2011.