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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Annually, the Elite Athlete Program\u202fassists\u202fover 150 students balance sport and study commitments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participation in sport competitions can be as an athlete, official, coach or support staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In exceptional circumstances, Curtin Sport and Recreation can approve other students to the program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications for 2026 will open December 2025 and will remain open until November 2026.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications containing 2025 team selection advice will be ineligible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any queries on the program, please contact stadiumsports@curtin.edu.au<\/p>\n\n\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications for the first round of the grant close Wednesday 04 March 2026.<\/strong> You don\u2019t need to be accepted on the Elite Athlete Program before applying to the Elite Athlete Grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions about the Elite Athlete Grant, please contact the Scholarships teamButton block<\/h2>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n\n Apply here<\/a> \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
2026 – Elite Athlete Grant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
E: <\/strong>scholarships@curtin.edu.au<\/strong><\/a>
T:<\/strong> 1300 222 888<\/p>\n\n\n\n