Curtin Elite Athlete Program

Elite Athlete Program

At Curtin, we help you combine your passion for sports with academic success through our Elite Athlete Program. ​

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

Should I apply?

Applications for 2026 will remain open until November 2026.  

Apply for the 2026 Elite Athlete Program

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 Curtin athlete grant

The Curtin 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.

Applications for the second round of the grant close Wednesday 5 August 2026. You don’t need to be accepted on the Elite Athlete Program before applying to the Curtin Athlete Grant.

If you have any questions about the Curtin Athlete Grant, please contact the scholarships team:
E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au
T: 1300 222 888

EAP program frequently asked questions

EAP application tips

Read the eligibility requirements carefully; if you do not meet one or more of the requirements, your application cannot be considered.