{"id":185,"date":"2021-10-11T14:53:06","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T06:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curtin.edu.au\/sport\/?page_id=185"},"modified":"2026-08-03T16:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:04:12","slug":"elite-athletes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/sport\/competitive-sport\/elite-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"Elite Athlete Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Elite Athlete Program (EAP)? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curtin is dedicated to supporting students in dual pursuits of academia and performance sport.&nbsp;The Elite Athlete Program provides support&nbsp;to&nbsp;Curtin students&nbsp;who are&nbsp;competing&nbsp;at an elite level of their chosen sport&nbsp;while completing tertiary studies at Curtin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Annually, the Elite Athlete Program\u202fassists\u202fover 150 students&nbsp;balance sport and study commitments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advocacy for flexible study, assessment, and exam options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FREE Curtin Fitness Centre membership\u200b.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to professional and personal development&nbsp;workshops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications for 2026 will remain open until November 2026.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section          class=\"block button-block\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Button block\"\n         data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                        <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/curtinresearch.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_37rO0YFLecSg2pM\" class=\"button button--deep-blue\" target=\"_top\">Apply for the 2026 Elite Athlete Program<\/a>    \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students&nbsp;should only apply once&nbsp;selection&nbsp;for the team has occurred,&nbsp;as applications&nbsp;must provide&nbsp;a current Letter of Support from the relevant&nbsp;sport liaison&nbsp;annually.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications&nbsp;containing&nbsp;2025&nbsp;team selection&nbsp;advice&nbsp;will be&nbsp;ineligible.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any queries on the program, please contact stadiumsports@curtin.edu.au<\/p>\n\n\n<section          class=\"block button-block\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Button block\"\n         data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                        <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/section>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block card-ms \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Card plus media slider\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n        \n\n            <div class=\"card-ms__stage\" id=\"slick-911051460\">\n                    <div class=\"card-ms__slide slide\">\n                <div class=\"slide__container  no-gap\">\n                    <div class=\"slide__card\">\n                        <div id=\"2026-curtin-athlete-grant\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">2026 Curtin athlete grant<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>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.<\/p><p>Applications for the second round of the grant close <strong>Wednesday 5 August 2026<\/strong>. You don\u2019t need to be accepted on the Elite Athlete Program before applying to the Curtin Athlete Grant.<\/p><p>If you have any questions about the Curtin Athlete Grant, please contact the scholarships team:<br \/><strong>E:\u00a0<\/strong>scholarships@curtin.edu.au<br \/><strong>T:\u00a0<\/strong>1300 222 888<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.curtin.edu.au\/Scholarship\/?id=7891\" aria-label=\"Curtin athlete grant\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Curtin athlete grant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slide__media\">\n                                                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jed-and-Simon-aspect-ratio-2-1-1-1920x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cover image\">\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EAP program frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block accordions\" role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n\n    <div class=\"accordions__container\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"am-i-eligible\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Am I eligible? <span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"am-i-eligible\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To be eligible for the program,\u00a0you\u00a0must be\u00a0a player, coach or official in sport in:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An\u00a0international competition\u00a0or in a national squad<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0National or State Sporting Institute or academy of sport<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0national competition<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"does-my-application-cover-my-whole-university-degree\" aria-expanded=\"false\">   Does my application cover my whole university degree?<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"does-my-application-cover-my-whole-university-degree\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW66106284 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66106284 BCX8\">No. You must apply for the program every year.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW66106284 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"do-i-need-evidence-of-my-sporting-level\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Do I need evidence of my sporting level? <span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"do-i-need-evidence-of-my-sporting-level\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. You must provide a current letter of support or confirmation letter from your State or National Sporting Organisation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This must include\u00a0your\u00a0selection,\u00a0level of competition\u00a0and dates of competition or program\u00a0for the\u00a0application year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"how-do-i-apply-if-im-an-enrolled-curtin-student\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How do I apply if I&#8217;m an enrolled Curtin student? <span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"how-do-i-apply-if-im-an-enrolled-curtin-student\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enrolled Curtin students wishing to be considered for eligibility for the Curtin Elite Athlete Program must complete the following steps:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 1<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask your sporting organisation for a correct supporting letter with current dates.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apply on the website by completing an application for Curtin Elite Athlete Program. Click here for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/curtinresearch.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_37rO0YFLecSg2pM\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EAP Application<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"what-does-the-program-provide\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What does the program provide? <span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"what-does-the-program-provide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Curtin Sport and Recreation staff provide support when you request flexible study,\u00a0assessment\u00a0and examination arrangements\u00a0around your sporting commitments.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sport and Recreation staff work with\u00a0academic staff\u00a0to better understand your sporting commitments\u00a0and attempt to balance tertiary studies at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once accepted onto the program, you have access to a free\u00a0Curtin\u00a0Fitness Centre membership\u00a0for the year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"are-part-time-students-eligible-for-the-elite-athlete-program\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Are part-time students eligible for the Elite Athlete Program? <span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"are-part-time-students-eligible-for-the-elite-athlete-program\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21353322 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21353322 BCX8\">Yes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"when-should-i-apply\" aria-expanded=\"false\">When should I apply? <span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"when-should-i-apply\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u00a0can only apply after you have been officially selected for\u00a0the current or upcoming season,\u00a0as you\u00a0need\u00a0current supporting documentation from your sporting organisation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applications are open 11 months of the year, so you only need to apply once you meet the eligibility criteria for the year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"im-a-year-12-school-leaver-planning-to-study-at-curtin-when-and-how-do-i-apply-for-the-eap-program\" aria-expanded=\"false\">I\u2019m a Year 12 school leaver planning to study at Curtin. When and how do I apply for the EAP program? <span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"im-a-year-12-school-leaver-planning-to-study-at-curtin-when-and-how-do-i-apply-for-the-eap-program\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students\u00a0who start studies in the following year can apply from January.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The eligibility requirements of being enrolled and having supporting documents from sporting organisations must still be met.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EAP application tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the eligibility requirements carefully; if you do not meet one or more of the requirements, your application cannot be considered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you&nbsp;are required to&nbsp;complete a written letter of support as part of your application, make sure you have a letter from your sporting organisation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are uploading scanned documents as part of your application, make sure the scans are legible and complete.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><style>.kb-image185_b05f07-39.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image185_b05f07-39 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:324px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image185_b05f07-39.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image185_b05f07-39 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image185_b05f07-39{max-width:324px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image185_b05f07-39{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image185_b05f07-39 img{width:100%;}.kb-image185_b05f07-39 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image185_b05f07-39 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SSAF-final-logos-11-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SSAF-final-logos-11-1.png 1366w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/sport\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SSAF-final-logos-11-1-768x324.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Elite Athlete Program (EAP)? 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