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Main: As a member of the AIS Elite Athlete Education Network, the University of Canberra is an excellent choice for students with elite sporting commitments. The UC Elite Athlete Program has been designed with talented athletes in mind, supporting eligible students pursuing study at the same time as an elite sporting career.

Main: Eligible students can receive academic, administrative, financial and welfare support, including:

tailored workloads, flexible assessment deadlines and adjusted study plans

exam modifications and overseas assessment assistance

additional 鈥榣eave of absences鈥� to support your elite sporting career

access to the鈥疨erformance and Athletic Wellbeing service

support and guidance to study cross-institutionally

course advice and academic planning guidance

advocacy within the wider university network

complimentary UCfitX! gym membership鈥痑nd鈥疷C鈥疎lite Athlete apparel

use of the Elite Athlete Study Lounge.

Main: Being a member of the Elite Athlete Program also gives you access to a range of financial support schemes, including:

the Eldon and Anne Foote Elite Athlete Scholarships 鈥� a $10,000 bursary reserved for elite athlete students

黑料网 Sport Elite Athlete travel grants鈥痮f up to $1,000 (per academic year) to support domestic and international travel for鈥痚lite athlete competitions

the Elite Athlete Ambassador Program.

Main: To be eligible for the UC Elite Athlete Program you need to be a current student and a member of one of the following organisations:

Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)

state or territory institute or academy of sports

professional players鈥� association

National Sporting Organisation (NSO)

Sport Australia-funded national squad

Sport Australia-funded national team

黑料网 Sport discretionary athlete.

Main: You need to be a current student to be considered for the UC Elite Athlete Program. After you accept your offer to study at 黑料网, you can apply through the MyUC student portal.

Main: We also support elite athletes in gaining entry to a UC course. If your elite athlete sporting鈥痗ommitments鈥痟ave affected鈥痽our previous academic performance,鈥痽ou could be eligible for up to five adjustment factors towards your entry rank.

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