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 rwolters@sport.uwa.edu.auWebsite: 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: rwolters@sport.uwa.edu.auwww.sport.uwa.edu.au

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