DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND, SESF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2022 ARE NOW CLOSED.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 SCHOLARSHIPS WILL OPEN ON MONDAY 16 JANUARY 2023.
We apologise for this situation, however we can only fund scholarships based on the income we receive from our generous partners.
What is the Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund (SESF)?
The SESF is a registered charity that supports young athletes aged 10 to 18 years old, whose financial circumstances would preclude them from otherwise participating at representative level for their state or Australia.
Scholarship Details
$1,000 per scholarship
Successful scholarship recipients will be required to submit photos, videos and a testimonial documenting their story at their National or International Championship.
What are the criteria to apply?
State or National Team Representative students who are enrolled in an Australian school. This includes Government and non-Government Schools and Multi Class athletes.
Students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia (within the meaning of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007)
Families or students who demonstrate financial hardship.
Be competing in an official national championship endorsed by the relevant Australian Sports Commission recognised National Sporting Organisation (NSO) or School Sport Australia.
To check your sports eligibility please go to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/australian_sports_directory or http://www.schoolsportaustralia.edu.au/sports/
Please note that you must have confirmation of your team selection prior to applying for a scholarship.
Families and students can re-apply each year, regardless of the outcome of the application the previous year.
A maximum of 1 scholarship per year can be awarded to an athlete.
When can I apply?
You can apply at any stage of the school year, as long as it is at least one week before your departure to your event.
What documentation do you need to apply?
All applicants must fill in the application form on this page. Applications must be endorsed by the school principal where the student is enrolled.
Please note applications will not be assessed until the school principal endorsement is received.
Evidence of financial circumstances that would otherwise preclude the applicant from participating. This may include evidence of a valid Health Care Card /Pensioner Concession Card (not essential).
View the full scholarship Terms and Conditions here.
SPORT | AGE GROUP | APPLICATION CLOSES |
---|---|---|
Triathlon | 13 – 19 Years | Friday, 21 February |
Baseball | 18 Years and Unders | Sunday, 23 February |
Tennis | 18 Years and Under | Monday, 24 February |
Softball | 17 Years and Under | Friday, 21 February |
Netball | 15 Years and Under | Monday, 16 March |
Australian Football | 14 Years and Under | Monday, 20 April |
Swimming | 10 – 19 Years | Friday, 22 May |
Australian Football | 12 Years and Under | Monday, 25 May |
Hockey | 16 Years and Under | Monday, 4 May |
Basketball | 18 Years and Under | Monday, 17 May |
Basketball | 12 Years and Under | Friday, 26 July |
Hockey | 12 Years and Under | Monday, 18 May |
Cross Country | 10 – 12 Years | Monday, 18 May |
Golf | 18 Years and Under | Friday, 15 May |
Rugby League | 12 Years and Under | Monday, 18 May |
Football (Soccer) | 12 Years and Under | Monday, 22 June |
Football (Soccer) | 16 Years and Under Boys | TBC |
Football (Soccer) | 18 Years and Under Girls | TBC |
Netball | 12 Years and Under | Friday, 29 May |
Volleyball | 15 Years and Under | Friday, 28 February |
Tennis | 12 Years and Under | Friday, 12 June |
Track and Field | 10 – 12 Years | Friday, 2 October |
Touch Football | 15 Years and Under | TBC |
Touch Football | 12 Years and Under | TBC |
Golf | 12 Years and Under | Monday, 10 August |
Cricket | 12 Years and Under | TBC |
Diving | 10 – 19 Years | TBC |
Softball | 12 Years and Under | TBC |
To apply please click here to be taken to the online application process. Once you have completed your sections of the online application, two things will happen, (a) you will receive a summary of your online application, and (b) the Principal of the school the student is enrolled at will also receive a notification and be required to endorse the application. The Principal must endorse and submit the application within the due date for the application to be valid.