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the 2012 booklet for UWA Sports Scholarships, detailing what scholarships are on offer, and how students can get involved with the program for 2012.
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Apply online at www.sport.uwa.edu.au. Applications close Friday 27 Jan 2012
2012 Sport Scholarships
UWA SPORT & RECREATION ASSOCIATION
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The University of Western Australia, through the UWA Sport and Recreation Association (UWA Sports), provides sporting and recreational opportunities for the University community. As part of its “Pathways to Excellence” program, UWA Sports work 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.
Scholarship ConditionsScholarship recipients are expected to:
• Represent the relevant UWA Sport 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:
• Sport achievements• Academic performance• Commitment to UWA
Scholarship BenefitsSport scholarships are designed to as-sist students to pursue an elite sporting career while maintaining a high level of academic achievement.Benefits of a Sport Scholarship
include:
• Financial assistance up to $3,000• 12 month membership to the UWA
Recreation & Fitness Centre• Access to sport science
assessments and testing• Participation in leadership courses • Academic representation to the
holder’s faculty or the University.
Scholarship CategoriesConvocation Sports Scholarships
(the UWA Graduates Association)
Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association, in conjuction with UWA Sports, annually selects one male and one female athlete to receive these schoalrships. The highest award available under the UWA Sport Scholarship Program, this scholarship is available to athletes from any sport. Preference is given to students who are members of the respective UWA Sports Club.
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 2012. Preference is given to students who are members of a UWA Sports Club.
General Sport Scholarships
These are awarded to selected athletes and are not sport specific. Preference is given to students who are current members of a UWA Sports Club.
Club 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 and UWA Sports on a matched scholarship program. Refer to the next page for a list of Club Specific Scholarships available in 2012.
Development Scholarships &
Book Awards
These are presented each year to students who show potential in their chosen sport and require assistance to progress to an elite level.
Visit www.sport.uwa.edu.au and apply online today!
Images Cover Isabella King (Cycling)
Spread (clockwise from top)Isabella King (Cycling), Holly White (Hockey), Claudia Perry (Diving), Wendy Kong (Tennis), Janine Murray (Rhythmic Gymnastics).
Back Tim Widdicombe (Rowing)
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Club Specific Scholarships
AthleticsScholarships: 1 male & 1 femaleVenue: UWA Sport & Research ParkCompetitions: The Club is affiliated with Athletics WA. Members compete on a regular basis at state and national level.Website: www.uwaac.com
CricketScholarships: 1 maleVenue: James OvalCompetitions: The Club fields four teams in the WACA competition including first grade..Website: www.ucc.org.au
Football (AFL)Scholarships: 1 maleVenue: UWA Sport & Research ParkCompetitions: The Club fields six teams in the WA Amateur Football League including A grade.Website: www.unifootyclub.com
HockeyScholarships: 1 male & 1 femaleVenue: UWA Sport & Research Park SuperturfCompetitions: The Club competes in the WA Hockey Association including State Leagues mens and womens competitions.Website: www.uwahockey.org.au
JudoScholarships: 1 male or 1 femaleVenue: UWA International Martial Arts CentreCompetitions: The Club is affiliated with Judo WA and members compete regularly in state, national, and international tournaments.Website: www.judouwa.com.au
RugbyScholarships: 1 male & 1 femaleVenue: UWA Sport & Research ParkCompetitions: The Club fields teams in the Rugby WA competition including first grade.Website: www.uwarugby.com.au
SailingScholarships: 1 male or 1 femaleVenue: UWA Watersports & Leader-ship CentreCompetitions: State, national, and international opportunities in fleet racing, team racing, and match racing in both keelboats and dinghies.Website: www.sport.uwa.edu.au
SoccerScholarships: 1 male & 1 femaleVenue: UWA Sport & Research ParkCompetitions: The Club fields four women’s teams and eight men’s teams. Both men and women are represented at the highest amateur level (Premier Division) with the remain-ing teams spread through the various social levels.Website: www.uwasoccer.com
TennisScholarships: 1 male or 1 femaleVenue: UWA Tennis CentreCompetitions: The Club is affiliated with Tennis West. It fields teams in the men’s and women’s state pennant competitions.Website: www.uwatennis.com
TriathlonScholarships: 1 male or 1 femaleVenue: UWA Aquatic Centre, Challenge Stadium and UWA Sport & Research ParkCompetitions: The Club is affiliated with Triathlon WA and members compete regularly in state, national, and international races.Website: www.uwatriathlonclub.com
Please check the UWA Sports website at www.sport.uwa.edu.au for more information.
EnquiriesRick WoltersTel +61 8 6488 3920Email [email protected]: www.sport.uwa.edu.au
Applications close Friday 27 January 2012.
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Convocation Sports Scholarships
Isabella KingCyclingMedicine
Tim WiddicombeRowingEngineering/Business
WM (Bob) Nunn Scholarship
George FordWater PoloScience
Development Scholarships
Jessica CameronBasketballSports Science
Claudia PerryDivingScience
Brielle JarretSwimmingLife and Physical Sciences
Madeline SmithHockeyArts/Law
Blane EdwardsTouchArchitecture
General Sport Scholarships
Elliot ClutterbuckBadmintonLaw/Arts
James LewisFencingLaw/Business
Janine MurrayRhythmic GymnasticsLife and Physical Sciences
Club Specific Scholarships
Jordann SampsonAthleticsBusiness
Dave VernonCricketEngineering/Business
Patrick WeetmanFootball (AFL)Science
Chris BausorHockeyEngineering
Holly WhiteHockeyArchitecture
Kurt PennyRugbyArts
Danika JuratSailingMedicine
Dominique Le MiereSoccerArts/Law
Wendy KongTennisBusiness
2011 Sport Scholarship Recipients
UWA Sport & Recreation AssociationThe University of Western AustraliaM412, 35 Stirling HighwayCrawley WA 6009Tel: +61 8 6488 3920Fax: +61 8 6488 1043Email: [email protected]
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