Support for talented swimming athletes
In recognition of the ongoing partnership between Swimming Australia and Griffith University, multiple swimming scholarships are available for athletes commencing and continuing their studies at Griffith University. These scholarships are designed to support talented athletes in their development from elite junior swimming towards an ultimate pathway to the Australian Dolphins team. These scholarships recognise the challenges for swimming athletes to transition from junior to senior elite athletes and will provide support on this journey. Consideration will be given to factors including relocation costs, first nations swimmers and para-athletes.
Key points
Targeted to
Swimming athletes who wish to study at Griffith
Value
$5,000
Level of study
Undergraduate
Apply by
4 pm Monday 30 October for Trimester 1 2024
Scholarship details
To be eligible, you must:
- be an Australia citizen, Australian permanent resident, or permanent humanitarian visa holder
- be currently enrolled in, or be eligible for admission into and commence in any of Griffith University’s undergraduate degrees in Trimester 1 2024
- be in good academic progress (continuing students only)
- be a swimmer who has competed in a Swimming Australia National Championship or State Championship event in the last two years (2022 and 2023)
- not be in receipt of a Griffith University Sports Excellence Scholarship.
You can apply for these scholarships via our scholarship application process.
Application information
We use the following sections of the application to consider you for this scholarship:
Study details
- Program preferences (commencing students)
- Program (current students)
- Relocation within Australia.
Achievements
- Sports participation
- Referee details - a report from your sports coach.
Personal background
- Scholarships.
Statements
All statements you complete will be considered.
- Personal statement: To give yourself the best chance, we recommend you complete the personal statement. In 500 words or less, outline your:
- career goals and aims
- sporting achievements—either in this section or as an attachment (see supporting documentation section below).
- Supporting documentation: You must upload the following in the supporting documentation (other) section:
- A comprehensive date-ordered list (showing 2023 first in the list and going backwards, that is, 2023, 2022, 2021, etc.) of your swimming achievements, including times and placing/ranking
- Copies of your most outstanding swimming certificates/awards/copies of media articles that make you stand out.
Please upload the following formats only: PDF , Word, JPEG or Excel. We cannot guarantee other formats will be accepted.
Value
Cash benefit
Maximum value is $5,000 payable in instalments. Instalments of $2,500 are payable for each full-time enrolled trimester conditions are met, up to maximum value of the scholarship. Pro-rata payments for part-time enrolment.
Recipients who are commencing students and are eligible for membership with the Griffith University’s Development Swimming Squad and need to relocate may receive an additional $2,500 (lump sum payment, payable with first instalment).
Membership of the Griffith Sports College
Recipients of Swimming Australia Scholarships are automatic members of the Griffith Sports College. Membership includes personal assistance and study assistance, as outlined in the Elite Athlete Support Policy.
Payments
Payments are made up to six weeks after the census date, subject to satisfying scholarship terms and conditions.
Please note, payments made whilst studying part-time may be taxable.
To remain eligible for the scholarship, you will be required to:
- remain enrolled at Griffith University
- remain in good academic progress (GPA 3.5 or above); a student who is excluded from study under any University procedure loses their scholarship
- continue to swim and maintain appropriate progression and submit sporting performance reports on a biannual basis.
Scholarship recipients:
- may take leave of absence in accordance with university procedure (scholarship benefits are suspended for the period of leave of absence or deferment)
- who are not enrolled and is not on an approved leave of absence may lose their scholarship.
The above conditions are verified each trimester at census date. If a scholarship recipient fails to successfully meet these conditions, scholarship payments may be withheld, or the scholarship may be terminated.
Applications, including referee reports and any supporting documentation, must be completed and submitted by the closing date.
Offers are made via email.
Applicants may be shortlisted and be required to provide additional information.
Griffith University reserves the right to withdraw an advertised scholarship at any time.
Sponsor details
Swimming Australia is the governing body for the sport of swimming in Australia with nearly 1,000 clubs and 90,000 registered members nationally. Swimming is unique as it is a life skill, a sport and a recreation. Swimming Australia’s vision is to create a nation of swimmers admired by the world. Striving towards this vision every day through inspiring Australians to be the best swimmer they can be – from grass roots community participation through to elite-level swimmers representing our country on the global stage. Swimming Australia and Griffith University have partnered for many years through high performance support initiatives and Griffith has been synonymous with swimming success for close to two decades. The Swimming Australia and Griffith University relationship will see support extend beyond the pool to create impacts focused on legacy, sustainability, inclusion and athlete wellbeing.
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