News
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April 23, 2012
NATIONAL CAMPUS BAND COMP 2012. Do you think your band could be the next Eskimo Joe or Frenzal Rhomb? Well here’s your chance to be discovered! The National Campus Band Competition is on again this year & heats start in ... Read More
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March 19, 2012
UNIVERSITY GAMES 2012. Interested in representing UWS in a variety of sports? Come and join us at University Games 2012! Meet new people, play sport and we organise university sporting teams to attend regional, national and internation... Read More
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March 19, 2012
CAMPUS VS CAMPUS SPORTING CHALLENGE. Do you think you can win the Campus vs Campus Sporting Challenge? In Semester 1, we are running competitions in Basketball, Oz Tag and Soccer! Enter your team, play against teams from other UWS campuses ... Read More
Scholarships & Elite Athletes
The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is a young and dynamic institution with a growing reputation for both academic and sporting excellence. By entering the University of Western Sydney, students become part of the newest and most innovative academic and sporting program.
UWS is a strong supporter of elite student athletes and as such is a foundation member of the national network of Elite Athlete Friendly Universities (EAFU). The EAFU is an initiative of the Athlete Career and Education (ACE) unit of the Australian Sports Commission and is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Sport, state institutes of sport and participating players associations.
Financial support is available for elite athletes representing UWS at university sport events.
Note: Scholarship applications for 2011 closed Friday 14th of January,11 |
CLICK HERE for a list of the recipients of the 2011 Sporting Scholarships
& students who received Elite Athlete recognition from UWS
How to apply for a uwsconnect Sporting Scholarship and obtain support in balancing your academic and sporting commitments:
1. Check to see if you are Eligible
2. Complete the application form which can be obtained by emailing Simon James @ simon.james@uws.edu.au
3. Send in the application and supporting documentation to the address indicated on the form.
For further information, contact Simon James simon.james@uws.edu.au or phone (02) 9772 6337.