UOW – PART OF THE ELITE ATHLETE EDUCATION NETWORK

The Elite Athlete Education Network (EAEN) program is an initiative of the Australian Sports Commission that allows Australia’s elite athletes to achieve academic excellence while also pursuing a sporting career.

There are currently over 50 elite athletes studying at the University who are engaged nationally and internationally in a broad range of sports. A range of supports are available to registered elite athletes including the opportunity to apply for scholarships offered through the University, sponsored by the NAB.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

For the purpose of this scheme, an elite athlete is defined as someone who competes nationally or internationally in a sport approved by the University of Wollongong and the AIS. You must be identified and recognised by one of the following organisations as an ‘elite athlete’, or by UOW:

• Australian Institute of Sport
• State institutes or academies of sport (e.g. SASI)
• AFL Player’s Association
• Australian Cricketers’ Association
• Rugby Union Players’ Association
• Rugby League Professional’s Association
• Australian Professional Footballers’ Association

National senior squad members or athletes compete at a national senior level may also be eligible.

For more information contact Taryn McDonnell – UOW Elite Athlete Program Manager, via email (tarynmc@uow.edu.au) or phone (02 4298 1316)