Scholarship Applications
2027 Scholarship & Mentoring Program
Applications Opening Tuesday 9 June.
Eligibility (All Tiers)
Nominations are open to all sportspersons who meet the following criteria:
- Be an Australian Citizen (residents cannot apply)
- Be between the ages of 15 – 21 as of December 31 of the year applying
- Be a participant in a sport recognised by either the Australian Sports Commission, Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and/or Paralympics Australia (PA)
- Have competed at a International junior level or National senior level in their chosen sport (where applicable)
- Be a member of the Australian junior or senior squad/team in their chosen sport (where applicable)
- The applicant must complete the form themselves. No third party can apply on the applicant’s behalf (if the applicant is overseas, unavailable or incapable, a third party can apply on their behalf however, must provide reason)
Please note: The Scholarship & Mentoring Program Committee reserve the right to change the conditions of the Scholarship & Mentoring Program. Its decision will be final. Past Scholarship Holders are encouraged to re-apply.
Tier 1 Inclusions
Successful recipients will each receive:
- One-on-one personal mentoring from a Sport Australia Hall of Fame Member
- $10,000 sporting expense grant
- Merchandise and recovery Equipment
- Invitation to attend SAHOF events to meet fellow Scholarship Holders and Members
- Opportunities to attend development workshops
Tier 2 Inclusions
Successful recipients will each receive:
- $5,000 sporting expense grant
- Merchandise and recovery Equipment
- Invitation to attend SAHOF events to meet fellow Scholarship Holders and Members
- Opportunities to attend development workshops
Tier 3 Inclusions
Successful recipients will each receive:
- $2,500 sporting expense grant
- Merchandise and recovery Equipment
- Invitation to attend SAHOF events to meet fellow Scholarship Holders and Members
- Opportunities to attend development workshops
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Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – no exceptions
Completing the application
- This application must be completed by the athlete themselves. If a third party is required to complete the application, this must be acknowledged at the end of the form, noting who completed the form, and the reason for doing so.
- If you wish to save the application and complete it later, please email a copy of the link to your preferred email address, noting:
- Upon resuming the application, you will be taken back to the start of the form and there may be some fields blank
- Please be understanding if this does occur, sometimes technology is not always our friend
- You will still need to complete and submit the application prior to the due date
All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Please note: The Scholarship & Mentoring Program Committee reserve the right to change the conditions and its decision will be final.
Scholarship Applications