Athlete Selection

The Peel Regional Academy of Sport (PRAS) targets high performing athletes within the Peel Region of Western Australia and offers scholarships to eligible athletes.

Before making a scholarship application, all athletes should carefully read the scholarship eligibility criteria below.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications can be submitted by individual athletes who must:

Be competing at a state level or higher.
Be involved in a recognised program that is part of their sport’s state or national pathway.
Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Be 13-21 years of age, as of 1st April 2026.
Permanently reside in Western Australia.
Be a current registered member of a club or association that is affiliated with a State Sporting Association (SSA) deemed eligible by PRAS.
Must be classified by PRAS as a Peel based athlete.
- must reside in the Peel region or
- be a member of a Peel based club or
- attend school in the Peel region or
- be coached by a Peel based coach

Athlete obligations:

Athletes must abide by the terms and conditions and the code of conduct as can be found in the athlete agreement.
Athletes must attend all information nights and professional development sessions. As your State Sporting Associations have nominated you for this scholarship and supported your application, we will be reporting back to them on your attendance and results. Consistent non-attendance will result in termination of your scholarship.
Athletes must attend the S&C sessions you indicate and agree to on induction.
Any enquiries, communication, questions please feel free to contact us.

Find out more about our athlete scholarships and to apply here.