What is the Elite Athlete Program (EAP)?
Curtin is dedicated to supporting students in dual pursuits of academia and performance sport. The Elite Athlete Program provides support to Curtin students who are competing at an elite level of their chosen sport while completing tertiary studies at Curtin.
Annually, the Elite Athlete Program assists over 150 students balance sport and study commitments.
Program benefits
- Advocacy for flexible study, assessment, and exam options.
- FREE Curtin Fitness Centre membership.
- Access to professional and personal development workshops.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for the program, students must be participating in a sport recognised by a National or International Sport Organisation in one of the below:
- Selected for international competitions or in a national squad
- Training at a National or State Sporting Institute or academy of sport
- Competing in national competitions
Participation in sport competitions can be as an athlete, official, coach or support staff.
To be accepted into the program, students must provide a confirmation letter from the State or National sport organisation confirming the level achieved in 2026.
In exceptional circumstances, Curtin Sport and Recreation can approve other students to the program.
Should I apply?
Applications for 2026 will open December 2025 and will remain open until November 2026.
Students should only apply once selection for the team has occurred, as applications must provide a current Letter of Support from the relevant sport liaison annually.
Applications containing 2025 team selection advice will be ineligible.
If you have any queries on the program, please contact stadiumsports@curtin.edu.au
2026 – Elite Athlete Gramt
The Elite Athlete Grant (Scholarship) has been developed to support elite athletes in attaining excellence in their chosen sport whilst maintaining academic achievement. Acknowledging not all sport is the same, in 2026 there will be two rounds of grants available. Find out more about the Elite Athlete Grant
Applications for the first round of the grant close Wednesday 04 March 2026. You don’t need to be accepted on the Elite Athlete Program before applying to the Elite Athlete Grant.
If you have any questions about the Elite Athlete Grant, please contact the Scholarships team
E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au
T: 1300 222 888
