CHRIS ARDITTI FOOTBALL BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
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Introduction Benefits and Services Testimonials EAFU Network Special Admission Scheme Partner Programs and Scholarships How to Apply
IMPORTANT DATES 2017
2018
31 OCTOBER 2017
1 DECEMBER 2017
31 JANUARY 2018
16 FEBRUARY 2018
2018 Elite Athlete and Performers Special Admissions Scheme Applications for 5 bonus ATAR points CLOSE.
UTS Elite Athlete Program Housing Scholarship applications OPEN. Remember to include your personal statement!
UTS Elite Athlete Program Housing Scholarship applications CLOSE.
UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program Scholarships CLOSE.
Applicants will be notified if they are successful in February 2018.
Applicants will be notified if they are successful by midMarch 2018.
Applicants will be notified in December 2017.
UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program Scholarship Applications OPEN.
Reapplications for the UTS Elite Athlete Program for existing scholars CLOSE.
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TOMAS ELLIOTT SWIMMING BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN SPORT AND EDUCATION For over 20 years, UTS Sport has been committed to assisting athletes in their desire to combine high performance sport participation with a tertiary education. Over the years, UTS Sport has supported Olympians, World and National Champions. In 2017, we supported the largest number of athletes to date, providing scholarships to over 200 elite and emerging athletes across 35 different sports, including Olympians, World Champions, World University Championship, National and State level representatives. Following the principles of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network, our program has an overriding objective to assist our student athletes in combining highperformance sport and a tertiary education. Our experience in this field means
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that we understand pursuing both academic and sporting goals can be difficult to balance. With the right support and encouragement, we know this can be successfully achieved. UTS Sport, via the UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program can help you achieve this, providing enrolment flexibility, cross-institutional study options, guidance in negotiating with lecturers and in arranging leave of absence for representative travel commitments. In order to assist students with this balancing act, a funding program established by ActivateUTS via UTS Sport provides support to high achievers in a wide range of sporting pursuits through the UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program.
scholarships that provide free accommodation at UTS Housing for one university year, to further assist participants in achieving their sporting and academic pursuits. Program members can take advantage of a wide range of benefits, which may include: financial assistance, free ActivateFit gym membership, physiotherapy, massage and dietetics subsidies, grants towards intervarsity sporting tournaments, assistance with academic matters including tutoring and travel grants for international representation. If you are an elite or emerging athlete wanting to find the perfect balance and achieve your academic and sporting goals, then the UTS EAP is for you.
In 2018, in conjunction with UTS Housing, we will again be offering two additional
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HARRY CONWAY CRICKET BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
BENEFITS AND SERVICES As members of the UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program, scholarship holders may receive: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (ELITE ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS ONLY) UTS Elite Athletes receive financial assistance in the form of a cash grant to assist with their academic and sporting pursuits (final amount dependent on a number of factors, for more information on sport-specific criteria please contact uts.eap@uts.edu.au). This is paid in two installments, one in each semester. ACCESS TO FACILITIES Elite and Emerging Scholarship holders are offered FREE membership to the ActivateFit gym along with a complimentary programming consultation.
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BENEFITS AND SERVICES GRANTS Athletes may receive grants to use at UTS approved goods and services providers, physiotherapy clinic services and ActivateFit Programming, Personal Training and Apparel. All athletes will receive a grant towards academic tutoring. UNIVERSITY GAMES GRANTS All Elite and Emerging scholarship holders are eligible for subsidised fees when competing for UTS in Australian University Championships.
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE Participants receive assistance and support in balancing their study and sport commitments from the Elite Athlete Program, via the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network (see page 11). This may include helping student athletes with subject selection, as well as ensuring University policy and procedures are followed and in liaison with UTS Academic staff regarding flexibility for sporting commitments. INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE To assist with associated travel costs (such as accommodation, airfares and registration fees) financial assistance of up to $1500 may be provided to student athletes who are selected in a national team and are required to travel overseas for competition.
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EDWARD GODDARD ATHLETICS BACHELOR OF PROPERTY ECONOMICS
TESTIMONIALS CLAIRE O’BRIEN
KENNETH TO
BACHELOR OF
BACHELOR OF
MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS
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< NSW Swifts < A ustralian U21 Youth World Cup Team < N SW Swifts Replacement Player I first heard about the UTS Elite Athlete Program through students who were already on the Program at UTS. I applied so I could receive assistance whilst still pursuing my sporting career. The Program gives me the flexibility to attend all my sessions without missing any classes through timetable flexibility for my assessments. The financial grants also relieve the pressure of trying to find time to work. Being the Housing Scholarship recipient in 2016 really helped me to make the most of my spare time with extra study and training and I was able to secure a full-time contract with the NSW Swifts. Thanks to the UTS EAP I’m able to better manage my time with Uni and Netball and do my best at both.
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< F INA World Cup gold medallist < H ong Kong Open outstanding male < C ommonwealth Games gold and silver medalist < World University Games I was searching for a business/ finance degree to begin in 2015 and compared a number of universities. UTS’ Elite Athlete Program really stood out to me in terms of supporting their athletes in both their sports and academics. I applied straight after choosing UTS and I knew it would help me greatly in balancing my training and studies. I’ve had a great experience so far, the EAP staff are really friendly and helpful. Without their support, my degree at UTS would have been more difficult. The Program enabled me to study full-time whilst being committed to training, travel and competitions in swimming. It has helped me balance and excel in both.
DANIEL ALVARO
BACHELOR OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
< Parramatta Eels < N RL Academic Team of the Year < C ity VS Country Origin Team I first heard about the Program from UTS staff when enquiring about studying at UTS. After reading about the EAP I was really impressed with the support it provides athletes to manage their sporting commitments and their studies. The Program was a major factor in my decision to study at UTS. The EAP makes my life so much more manageable by providing me with great tutors, organising exam and attendance flexibility and gives me access to training facilities at uni. My sporting schedule with Rugby League is one that constantly changes, so without the EAP I wouldn’t be able to cope with my study load at university.
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CLAIRE O'BRIEN NETBALL BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT (SPORTS)
ELITE ATHLETE FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY NETWORK UTS is a member of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network, which means elite athletes have access to appropriate support services, helping facilitate academic success. As a member of the EAFU Network, UTS has made a commitment to attempt to assist athletes in the following areas: < A ssessment – assistance with assignment extension requests and defer exam requests
< Examinations – assistance negotiating location and supervision arrangements
< T imetable/study planning – helping to find best fit for sporting and academic commitments
< Lecture flexibility – assistance negotiating alternate attendance if there is a clash of schedules
< Enrolment assistance
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EAFU NETWORK, CONTACT THE UTS ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM COORDINATOR.
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THE UTS ELITE ATHLETES AND PERFORMERS SPECIAL ADMISSION SCHEME (Application for additional 5 ATAR Points)
UTS offers a special entry scheme for undergraduate applicants whose education has been affected by elite level training or performing commitments during study relevant for entry to UTS. This scheme affords national level athletes the opportunity to gain 5 extra points on the standard ATAR cutoff for their course. ELIGIBILITY
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
An applicant will be considered an elite athlete if they have officially represented their school or state at national level competition during Years 11 and 12 or during other studies relevant to their application and your selection to the relevant team was competitive.
31st October 2017
UAC APPLICATION
UTS Student Centre Building 1, 15 Broadway Ultimo NSW 2007
All Special Admission â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Elite Athletes and Performers applicants are also required to submit a UAC application for university admission (as per normal practice). They may also be required to fulfill other requirements such as completing a personal statement. Please ensure that the UTS section of the UAC guide is checked for any requirements related to the courses that are being applied for.
KENNETH TO SWIMMING BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
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In addition to applying for admission through UAC, an application form must be completed and submitted to UTS with supporting documents from coaches, national sporting bodies and the athleteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational institution.
HOW TO APPLY: Send completed application with supporting documentation to:
For enquiries and to apply please contact 02 9514 1516 or uts.eap@uts.edu.au Alternatively, the application form can be found here: https://www.uts.edu.au/futurestudents/undergraduate/essential-information/ educational-access-schemes/elite-athletes-or Please note, should the student wish to apply for the UTS Elite and Emerging Athlete Program, this must be completed separately and only once they have been accepted into a course at UTS.
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UTS PARTNER PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
JACK STAPLETON ATHLETICS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
UTS Sport has established a number of scholarships with key partners as part of the UTS Elite Athlete Program. UTS EAP HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 2018:
A considerable fund has been established by ActivateUTS and UTS Housing to provide two EAP Housing Scholarships to support two members of the UTS Elite Athlete Program in their sporting and academic pursuits. These highly sought after and prestigious scholarships provide each recipient with a single room in an apartment at UTS Housing accommodation for the period of one university year.
< The student must be enrolled either full-time or part time at UTS < The student must be eligible for the UTS Elite Athlete Program and compete at a state, national or international level in their sport
Please note: Athletes holding a sporting scholarship with another Australian University will not be considered for this scholarship. APPLICATIONS OPEN: 1st December 2017
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 31st January 2018
HOW TO APPLY: The application form can be found on the ActivateUTS website from the 1st December: http://www.activateuts.com.au/Sport/EAP Application forms must be submitted with supporting documents and a one page statement outlining how the scholarship would assist their sporting and academic pursuits. Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in February 2018. For more information please email uts.eap@uts.edu.au
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PATRICK HOLT BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS), BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
UTS PARTNER PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS RICHARD CROOKES CONSTRUCTION ELITE ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP The Richard Crookes Construction Elite Athlete Scholarship has been established to recognise and support elite and emerging UTS athletes studying in the Faculty of Engineering and IT (FEIT) or the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building (DAB). The scholarship was designed to reward excellence in fields of study relevant to the construction business; and further innovation for the good of the building industry. The successful applicant will receive $20,000 for one year, plus an opportunity for a paid work placement with the company. THE ROSS MILBOURNE ELITE ROWER SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship has been established to support talented, aspiring athletes with the desire to pursue State, National and International rowing and enhance their educational opportunities by providing support for expenses directly linked to their study. Successful scholars will be athletes that can potentially represent
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Australia in the Olympics. It is open for students that have enrolled or intend to enrol in a UTS undergraduate course or an Insearch Diploma program. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 for one year. Applications are not required for this scholarship. Eligible candidates will be identified by the UTS Haberfield Rowing Club. RURAL AUSTRALIA ROWING EDUCATION (RARE) SCHOLARSHIP With special thanks to The Katz Family Foundation The RARE scholarship is for talented, aspiring and driven athletes from rural or regional areas, with the desire to pursue world-class rowing. Moving away from home to follow your education and athletic dreams can be very challenging. These funds have been established to assist student athletes with expenses such as fees, travel costs (for study or competing), training needs and costs linked to study. The value of this Scholarship is $10,000 per annum for the standard duration of the recipient's course, to a maximum duration of 4 years.
THE ROSS MILBOURNE ELITE ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP Professor Ross Milbourne, former Vice Chancellor of UTS, had a great passion for UTS sports scholars. Ross recognised them as committed individuals who enriched the student population and was in great admiration of their sporting achievements. In reflection of this, Ross has generously endowed the Ross Milbourne Elite Athlete Travel Award. UTS elite sports scholars, who are Australian citizens and have been chosen to represent Australia will have the opportunity to be nominated for the award and provided financial assistance to support international travel that is important to the nominated athlete/s sporting development. For more information about any of these scholarships including opening dates for 2018 and application process, please visit http://www.uts.edu.au/futurestudents/scholarships, or email scholarships@uts.edu.au
UTS Sport has several high profile clubs that compete at an elite level. To be eligible for financial assistance in the Elite Athlete Program, student athletes must become a member of these clubs (if relevant to their sport): < UTS Norths Athletics < UTS Fencing Club < UTS Gridiron Club < UTS Hockey Club < UTS Kendo Club
Several high performance clubs also offer specific scholarships for athletes studying at UTS and competing for their club. These scholarships offer a range of benefits in addition to those offered by the UTS EAP. UTS HABERFIELD ROWING CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS UTS Rowing Club is one of Australia’s most successful rowing clubs. It has produced 25 Olympians who competed in the 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games as well as five World Champions and several U23 World Champions.
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talented fencers enrolled or intending to study, at UTS. The scholarship aims to help students realise their leadership and sporting potential. UTS NORTHS ATHLETIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS UTS Norths, one of Australia’s premier athletics clubs is offering several scholarships to young UTS student athletes to assist them in achieving both their sporting and academic goals. UTS SPARKS NETBALL CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
UTS GORDON SCHOLARSHIPS < G ordon Rugby Football Club < UTS Volleyball Club < U TS Balmain Water Polo Club < UTS Northside Futsal Club < UTS Sparks Netball Club
The Gordon Rugby Football Club competes in the Shute Shield, the premier competition in NSW. UTS and GRFC have partnered to create the UTS Gordon Academy, an academic pathway for talented rugby players. UTS FENCING CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
< UTS Tae Kwon Do < UTS Tennis Club
The UTS Fencing Club (UTSFC) Scholarship aims to help
The UTS Sparks compete in the Netball NSW Premier League, the highest level of competition in NSW. The club has a vision of providing elite athletes with the best sporting and educational opportunities available. UTS NORTHSIDE FUTSAL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP UTS Northside Futsal Club is based on the Northern Beaches, competing in the NSW Premier League.
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UTS PARTNER PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS UTS HOCKEY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS The UTS Hockey Club is one of the largest organised clubs in Sydney, with teams competing in the Premier League of Sydney Hockey Association. UTS TENNIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS The UTS Tennis Club, based at City Community Tennis in Surry Hills provides benefits for high level players studying at UTS and competing for the club. UTS BALMAIN WATER POLO CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS UTS Balmain compete in the Australian National Water Polo League, the highest level of competition in Australia. UTS KENDO CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
GRADUATES OF LEAGUE PROGRAM The Graduates of League is an NRL program for university students that involve the NRL clubs and universities providing mentoring and tuition for players. The program was created to encourage NRL and National Youth Competition players to not only enrol in further education, but complete their chosen courses successfully. UTS is proud to be an official partner of the program, supporting players from the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Eastern Suburbs Roosters, Wests Tigers, Penrith Panthers, Manly Sea Eagles, Cronulla Sharks and Parramatta Eels. For more information, contact uts.eap@uts.edu.au
The UTS Kendo Club offers a fast track program for promising student athletes.
DANIEL ALVARO RUGBY LEAGUE BACHELOR OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT 18 UTS ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
For more information, or to apply for any of these scholarships, please contact highperformancesport@uts. edu.au or call 02 9514 1454
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HOW TO APPLY
SONJA BALIC TENNIS BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE MANAGEMENT
To apply for any of the UTS Sports Scholarships or the UTS EAP Housing Scholarship, please follow the steps below (please do not apply until you have accepted your offer from UTS). STEP 1: APPLY ONLINE 1. Head to http://www.activateuts.com.au/Sport/EAP
STEP 2: Have your supporting documents ready to submit to complete your application
2. Click on ‘Apply now for an EAP Scholarship’ or ‘Apply now for an EAP Housing Scholarship’ (From the 1st December 2017)
3. Create an account and complete the 2018 application form
• Sporting resume • Letter from coach/national sporting body verifying status • Proof of enrolment • 2 action photos • 1 passport style photo • Personal Statement*
* If you are applying for the UTS EAP Housing Scholarship, you will also need to include a one page statement on how the scholarship will assist you in achieving your sporting and academic goals. Please note that those unsuccessful in gaining a UTS EAP Housing Scholarship will automatically be considered for an Elite or Emerging Athlete Program Scholarship and need not reapply. Please see the Important Dates at the front of this brochure for all application open and close dates. ELIGIBILITY FOR 2018: • Any enrolled UTS student is eligible to apply for a sports scholarship • The student may be enrolled either part-time or full-time • The student will only receive their entitlements in the semester in which they are enrolled • The student must be a representative of the University Games Team if relevant • The student must be a member of a UTS Sporting Club for the sport in which they seek the scholarship (this is subject to the caliber of sports club offered by UTS. If you wish to discuss this further, please contact highperformancesport@uts.edu.au • The ActivateUTS Board reserves the right in special circumstances to grant a scholarship to students who do not meet the above eligibility criteria Note: Athletes holding a scholarship with another Australian University will not be considered for a sporting scholarship at UTS. Athletes are invited to apply on a yearly basis. Once applications are received, they are assessed by the UTS Sports Management Committee, and allocated to the relevant level, depending on sport and performance. For more information on sport-specific criteria, please contact uts.eap@uts.edu.au Please note that all scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Committee.
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SAM GEDDES ATHLETICS BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION (PUBLIC COMMUNICATION), BACHELOR OF LAW
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STRATEGIC PARTNERS
UTS Sports Office Building 4, Ground Level 745 Harris Street PO Box 3210 Broadway 2007 Phone: 02 9514 1454 Email: uts.eap@uts.edu.au