Applications are now officially open for the 2011 Sporting Scholarship Program at UQ.
UQ and UQ Sport with the support of the Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland and The Clem Jones Group have offered sporting scholarships to outstanding student-athletes since 1990.
The two main scholarships available are the UQ Sports Achievement Scholarship and the Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship, both worth $6,000 per year in addition to $1,500 worth of support services.
2010 Sports Achievement Scholarship recipient, Caitlin Sargent will leave for Canada later this month to compete in the World Junior Championships in Athletics.
Ms Sargent said her scholarship had been an essential part of her preparation.
“The financial support has greatly assisted in covering the costs associated with travelling to Canada to compete in the World Junior Athletics Championships,” she said.
“The backing of the university to achieve my goals on and off the track has also helped me maintain my academic career while fulfilling my dream of representing my country."
Current Clem Jones sporting scholar Campbell Schmidt recently competed in the World University Triathlon Championships in Spain.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity I had to represent Australia at the World University Triathlon Championships and would like to extend a huge thank you to UQ Sport and the University of Queensland for making this trip possible,” Mr Schmidt said.
Newly offered scholarships for 2010 include the Coach Mentor Scholarship and the Scholarship Ambassador Program.
These new scholarships have seen five athletes and coaches join the scholarship program, including Wallaby James Horwill.
Other scholarships on offer include the Postgraduate Coaching Scholarship, High Performance Passes and King’s College Sport Scholarships.
Students can also apply year-round for financial assistance to attend university or open level world championship events.
For more information about the scholarships available in 2011 or to apply for a scholarship, visit www.uqsport.com.au/scholarships.
Media: Simon Byrne (07 3346 7518, simonb@uqs.com.au)
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