At UniSC, we see opportunity everywhere. If you are a high performance athlete, we support you. Now is the time to extend yourself, gain a degree, broaden your mind and secure your future.

High Performance Student Athletes (HPSA's) receive the following personalised support and exclusive benefits.

Special entry to degree programs

• Prospective HPSAs are eligible to apply for UniSC’s Elite Athlete adjustment

Exclusive access to world-class sports facilities (Tiers Gold, Silver and Bronze only)

• Access to UniSC Sport Performance Clinic Services
• Complimentary use of USC's sport and fitness facilities
• Access to the High Performance Student Athlete Lounge
• 12 month UniSC Gym membership
• Sports Science testing laboratories
• UniSC High Performance Student Athlete shirt

Personal development opportunities (All Student Athletes)

• HPSA Program induction
• Student athlete development workshops (performance health, personal brand management and sponsorship, guest speakers) 
• Access to high performance sport mentors
• Referral to high performance sport allied health providers
• Student athlete leadership initiatives
• Regular social activities
• Counselling services

Academic support 

• Early timetable selection to support competition and training schedules
• Negotiated assessment deadlines based on sporting competition and training commitments.
• Advocacy within both academic and sporting environments to support study/sport balance 
• Personalised support for learning from academic advisors and peers mentors
• Flexibility and support for additional leaves of absence to enable participation in major sporting events (e.g. Olympic and Paralympic games)
• Flexibility with practicals and placements (where possible) to enable scheduling within athletes training and competition locations and timeframes.
• UniSC's five-star student support services

Career development support

• Athlete centred career development counselling
• Referral to athlete friendly employers and internship opportunities 

Scholarships and financial assistance

• Apply for UniSC's scholarships and bursaries including:  

• • Kate Allen Rural Athlete Bursary
  • UniSC Sport Scholarship
  • June Canavan Para-athlete Sport Scholarship

Applicants must be currently enrolled as a UniSC student in an undergraduate or post graduate program and meet one of the following criteria:

• Tier 1- Gold: Actively competing at the open national or international level in a sport recognised by Sport Australia OR actively competing in a top Australian professional sporting league
• Tier 2- Silver: Actively competing as a youth age group athlete at the international level in a sport recognised by Sport Australia OR a member of a feeder squad for a top Australian professional sporting league
• Tier 3- Bronze: Actively competing at either the junior or open national level in a sport recognised by Sport Australia OR actively competing in a top state professional sporting league
• Student Athlete: Actively competing at either the junior or open state level in a sport recognised by Sport Australia OR actively competing in a top regional sporting league or national university sport league 

UniSC students who are coaching or officiating at the above levels are also eligible for this program. For more information on sporting eligibility refer to High Performance Student Athlete eligibility criteria

Complete the application form and upload documentary evidence of your competition level by the due date.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within 5 working days.

Applicants need to apply for the HPSA program each year.

Applications for Semester 1 2025 close at 5pm, Friday 21st March 2025

More information

Tania Stevenson
Coordinator, High Performance Student Program
Tel: +61 7 5430 1210 or +61 411 399 490
Email: tstevens@usc.edu.au