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2015 Sports Scholarships

UWA Sport And recreAtion ASSociAtion

As part of its “Pathways to Excellence” program, UWA Sports works in conjunction with the University to deliver a range of sport scholarships and bursaries for UWA students.

The purpose of these scholarships is to support promising student athletes in attaining excellence in their chosen sport, while maintaining high academic achievements.

All students of UWA who are eligible for a sport scholarship are encouraged to apply via the UWA Sports website at www.sport.uwa.edu.au. Applications close Friday 27 February 2015.

Scholarship ConditionsScholarship recipients are expected to:

• Represent the relevant UWA Sports Club where applicable

• Participate in the Australian University Games or Championships and Tertiary Sports WA competitions

• Maintain a successful academic record

• Contribute to the UWA community

Scholarship CriteriaScholarship applications will be

assessed on the following criteria:

• Sporting achievements• Academic performance• Commitment to UWA

Scholarship BenefitsBenefits include:

• Financial assistance up to $3,000• 12 month membership to the UWA

Recreation and Fitness Centre• Access to sport science

assessments and testing• Participation in leadership courses • Academic representation to the

holder’s faculty or the University• Mentor Program

2015 Mentor Program

The Mentor Program will provide student scholarship awardees access to a mentor to grown their sporting career and professional development while at university and to increase their networking skills.

The aim of the Mentor Program is to give current scholarhips holders the ability to engage with UWA sporting alumni, who can offer support and professional advice.

Scholarship Categories

For all scholarships, preference is given to students who are members of the respective UWA Sports Club.

Convocation Sport Scholarships

(the UWA Graduates Association)

Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association, in conjuction with UWA

The University of Western Australia, through the UWA Sport and Recreation Association (UWA Sports), provides sporting, fitness and recreational opportunities for the University community. Visit www.sport.uwa.edu.au and apply online today.

Sports, annually selects one male and one female athlete to receive these scholarships. The highest award available under the UWA Sport scholarship Program, this scholarship is available to athletes from any sport.

WM (Bob) Nunn Scholarship

This scholarship is named after the late WM (Bob) Nunn, the only UWA student to have been awarded four Full Blues. The scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding student who is commencing undergraduate study at UWA in 2015.

Development Scholarships

These are presented each year to students who show potential in their chosen sport and require assistance to progress to an elite level.

General Sport Scholarships

These are awarded to selected athletes and are not sport specific.

Heidi Gan (Olympian)General sports scholarshipOpen Water Swimming

Sport Specific Scholarships

These are open to student members of UWA Sports Clubs currently competing at the highest level in their respective competitions. These scholarships are funded jointly by the relevant UWA Sports Club or program and UWA Sports on a matched basis. Refer to the next page for a list of Sport Specific Scholarships available in 2015.

AthleticsScholarships: 1 male and 1 femaleVenue: UWA Sports ParkWebsite: www.uwaac.com.au

CricketScholarships: 1 maleVenue: James OvalWebsite: www.ucc.org.au

AFLScholarships: 1 maleVenue: UWA Sports ParkWebsite: www.unifootyclub.com

HockeyScholarships: 1 male and 1 femaleVenue: UWA Sports Park SuperturfWebsite: www.uwahockey.org.au

JudoScholarships: 1 male or 1 femaleVenue: International Martial Arts Centre, Claremont CampusWebsite: www.judouwa.com.au

RugbyScholarships: 1 male or 1 femaleVenue: UWA Sports ParkCompetitions: The Club fields teams in the WA Rugby competition including first grade.Website: www.uwarugby.com.au

SailingScholarships: 1 male or 1 femaleVenue: UWA Watersports and Leadership CentreWebsite: www.sport.uwa.edu.au

Football (Soccer)Scholarships: 1 male and 1 femaleVenue: UWA Sports ParkWebsite: www.uwanfc.com.au

TennisScholarships: 1 male or 1 femaleVenue: UWA Tennis CentreWebsite: www.uwatennis.com.au

TriathlonScholarships: 1 male or 1 femaleVenue: UWA Aquatic Centre, Challenge Stadium and UWA Sports ParkWebsite: www.uwatriathlonclub.com

UltimateScholarships: 1 male and 1 femaleVenue: James OvalWebsite: http://uwa.waultimate.com

Sports LeadershipOpportunitiesIn 2015 UWA Sports will be providing 1st year students the opportunity to develop their sports related leadership skills.Opportunities include:• Sports Tours and Exchanges• Leadership Seminars and Guest

Speakers• First Aid• Sports dietitian

EnquiriesMichael SnartP +61 8 6488 2286E sprecep@sport.uwa.edu.au

See the UWA Sports website at www.sport.uwa.edu.au for more details.

Torvar MirskyDevelopment scholarshipKite surfing

Convocation Sport ScholarshipsTim Widdicombe (Rowing)Isabella King (Cycling)

WM (Bob) Nunn ScholarshipAmy McCormick (Athletics)

General Sport ScholarshipsGeorge Ford (Water Polo)Mark Spearman (Sailing)Zac Leonhard (Fencing)Samantha Richards (Basketball)Mathilda Carmichael (Hockey)

Sports Specific ScholarshipsCruz Hogan (Athletics)Alexandra O’Brien (Athletics)David Vernon (Cricket)Sebastian Ashford (AFL)Sebastian Ewing (Hockey)Elysia Burvill (Hockey)Harrison Scoble (Rugby)Samuel Gilmour (Sailing)Natasha Rigby (Football)Rebekah Stubbs (Tennis)Samuel Lade (Triathlon)Jeremy Nixon (Ultimate)Maxin Qua (Ultimate)

Development ScholarshipsOlivia Pisano (Hockey)Christie Suggate (Beach Handball)Sarah Donovan (Basketball)Thea Adamson (Rowing)Kate Fitzsimons (Athletics)Gabriele Rule (Water Polo)Monique Rebelo (Water Polo)Jessica Pengelly (Swimming)Tori Leonhard (Fencing)Stephanie Boehm (Cycling)Kate Jolly (Hockey)Rebekah Newton (Athletics)William Boulden (Sailing)Fraser Smith (Water Polo)Calvin Knoester (Judo)Max Bergmann (Cycling)Nicholas Wagstaff (Sprint Kayaking)Owen Meriman (Handball)Oliver Machell (Handball)Curtis Dickson (Ultimate)Matthew Cochran (Rowing)Tom Meares (Rowing)Thomas Blaauw (Sailing)Kirsten Chick (Ultimate)Josh Mackenzie (Underwater Hockey)Andrew Hay (Floorball)James McCarthy-Price (Windsurfing)Torvar Mirsky (Kite Surfing)Michael Smith (Volleyball)Andrew Ford (Water Polo)

Amy McCormick (right)WN (Bob) Nunn scholarshipAthletics

Front Cover:Tim WiddicombeConvocation sports scholarshipRowing

2014 UWA Sport Scholarship Recipients

Keely Waters (left)Sports specific scholarhip (2013)Athletics

UWA Sport and Recreation Association

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