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.
SESF scholarships are only for emerging athletes whose families are experiencing financial hardship.
Eligible athletes will be competing in a National Championship for their state or country in 2024.
Please read the full eligibility terms and conditions, and FAQS below before applying for an SESF Scholarship.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS):
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.
Each recipient is awarded $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.
View the full scholarship Terms and Conditions here.
To be eligible for an SESF Scholarship, applicants must:
Please note: You are not eligible if you are representing your school or sports club.
To be eligible for an SESF Scholarship, you must 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/
A maximum of 1 scholarship per year can be awarded to an athlete.
Families and students can re-apply each year, regardless of the outcome of the application the previous year provided they still meet all eligibility requirements.
All applicants must fill in the application form on this page. Applications must then be endorsed by the school principal where the student is enrolled.
Applications will not be assessed until the school principal endorsement is received.
Evidence of financial circumstances that would otherwise preclude the applicant from participating will strengthen your application. This may include evidence of a valid Health Care Card /Pensioner Concession Card (not essential).
Please note: you must have confirmation of your team selection prior to applying for a scholarship.
In the current climate the SESF is being inundated with applications for support. Due to our resource constraints, less than 1 in 5 applications are successful, although we wish we could extend our support to many more families.
Got another question? Reach out to us at admin@sesf.org.au
Fill out your SESF Application via the link below:
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.