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Supporting student-athletes at MQ
Macquarie University offers two means of support for high performance athletes: the Sport Scholar Program is for currently enrolled students to balance their academic and athletic commitments, and the Elite Athlete & Artistic Performer Scheme assists Year 12 leavers in gaining entry to a Macquarie degree.
About the Sport Scholar Program
The Sport Scholar Program exists to support high performance athletes as they balance their athletic and academic commitments whilst completing a degree at Macquarie University. Only currently enrolled students may apply.
Academic Support
- A dedicated liaison within the University Sport team who can connect you with the relevant academic supports
- Special Consideration for when sporting commitments clash unavoidably with academic commitments such as exams, assessments and in-person practical work.
- Early enrolment to secure a schedule that suits your sporting commitments
- Withdrawal without academic or financial penalty after census date, if the cause is an unavoidable sporting commitment
Financial Support
- A complimentary Gold Level Membership to the Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre (MUSAC) valued at over $700
- A subsidy on expenses related to representing Macquarie University at UniSport Nationals events
- A subsidy of up to $800 per year to assist with expenses related to your own sporting events
Eligibility Criteria
Within the last 12 months you have:
- Competed at an Australian All-Schools competition in your respective sport
- Member of a State open age squad or equivalent (NSWIS) for the highest level/grade of your respective sport
- Member of a National (age capped or open age) squad or equivalent (AIS) for the highest level/grade of your respective sport
- Competing at the National level in para-sport
- Individual Athlete competing at the National level (age capped or open age) where qualification at the State level was required for entry
- Consistent International representation in team or individual sports, where qualification at the National level was required for entry
- Signed to or competing in professional sporting leagues
- Comparable level of achievement in your respective sport not covered by the above criteria
Applications are open year-round for existing MQ students, Apply NOW
Hear how the Sport Scholar Program benefits some of our current student-athletes:
About the Elite Athlete & Artistic Performer Entrance Scheme
The Elite Athlete & Artistic Performer Entrance Scheme (EAAP) assesses the impact that elite sport or performing arts commitments had on the academic outcomes for Year 12 leavers (or equivalent) and supports them in gaining entry to a Macquarie University degree by granting adjustment factor points.
Eligibility Criteria
Within the last 24 months you have:
- Competed at an Australian All-Schools competition in your respective sport
- Member of a State open age squad or equivalent (NSWIS) for the highest level/grade of your respective sport
- Member of a National (age capped or open age) squad or equivalent (AIS) for the highest level/grade of your respective sport
- Competing at the National level in para-sport
- Individual Athlete competing at the National level (age capped or open age) where qualification at the State level was required for entry
- Consistent International representation in team or individual sports, where qualification at the National level was required for entry
- Signed to or competing in professional sporting leagues
- Comparable level of achievement in your respective sport not covered by the above criteria