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Scholarships

The Peel Regional Academy of Sport (PRAS) is part of the Regional Academy Support Program in association with the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport. It is an academy based scholarship provided to targeted emerging athletes who are excelling in their chosen sport. It is supported by all State Sporting Associations and has the goal of producing State and National team and league representatives and Commonwealth and Olympic athletes.
PRAS Athlete Scholarship applications for the 2026/27 scholarship year will be open between the 16th of February and the 6th of March 2026.

Outside of this window, please contact the PRAS High Performance Manager, Chris Wing (chris.wing@sportshouse.net.au), to discuss scholarship options.

All athletes must meet the scholarship eligibility criteria to be eligible for scholarships. Please read the eligibility criteria carefully, and contact PRAS should you have any questions.

New Athletes

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

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Athletes attend between 1-3 weekly S&C sessions held at the Peel Thunder Football Club.

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Sessions coached by highly experienced and accredited S&C coaches.

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S&C plan for each athlete tailored to your sport training schedule.

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S&C testing to track progress and inform program design.

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EDUCATION WORKSHOPS​

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Access to multiple professional development sessions on a wide range of topics, that can include:

  • Nutrition

  • Leadership

  • Communication

  • Psychology

  • Concussion

  • Public speaking

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PSYCHOLOGY​

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DISC profile and debrief with sport psychologist.​

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Mental skills training.

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Further sessions as required and with approval of the PRAS High Performance Manager.

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NUTRITION

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Initial consultation and plan.

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Follow-up consultation.

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Further sessions as required and with approval of the PRAS High Performance Manager.

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Nutrition workshops/ education series.

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UNIFORM

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Training shirt, polo shirt, shorts, singlet and hooded jumper will be provided.

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SPORT SPECIFIC COACHING

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Opportunity to work with PRAS approved specialist sports coaches in your chosen sport to develop technical sports skills.

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INTERNATIONAL ATHLETE TRAVEL SUBSIDY

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Eligible scholarship holders competing in a recognised international event may be eligible for a grant of up to $650 to support out of pocket travel and accommodation expenses relating directly to the event. 

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DISCRETIONARY SUPPORT

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Additional support as requested and at the approval of the PRAS High Performance Manager.

Returning Athletes

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

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Athletes attend between 1-3 weekly S&C sessions held at the Peel Thunder Football Club.

​​

Sessions coached by highly experienced and accredited S&C coaches.

​

S&C plan for each athlete tailored to your sport training schedule.

​

S&C testing to track progress and inform program design.

​

​

EDUCATION WORKSHOPS​

​

Access to multiple professional development sessions on a wide range of topics, that can include:

  • Nutrition

  • Leadership

  • Communication

  • Psychology

  • Concussion

  • Public speaking

​

PSYCHOLOGY​

​​

Mental skills refresher training.

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Further sessions as required and with approval of the PRAS High Performance Manager.

​

NUTRITION

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Follow-up consultation.

​

Further sessions as required and with approval of the PRAS High Performance Manager.

​

Nutrition workshops/ education series.

​

UNIFORM

​

Training shirt, polo shirt, shorts, singlet and hooded jumper will be provided as required.

​

SPORT SPECIFIC COACHING

​

Opportunity to work with PRAS approved specialist sports coaches in your chosen sport to develop technical sports skills.

​

INTERNATIONAL ATHLETE TRAVEL SUBSIDY

​

Eligible scholarship holders competing in a recognised international event may be eligible for a grant of up to $650 to support out of pocket travel and accommodation expenses relating directly to the event. 

​​​

DISCRETIONARY SUPPORT

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Additional support as requested and at the approval of the PRAS High Performance Manager.

Please clink the link to find out more about our Strength and Conditioning program and Athlete Development Opportunities

What is the application process?

  • Applicants should read and understand the application and eligibility guidelines before commencing the application process.

  • Applicants should direct any initial queries to the Peel Regional Academy of Sports.

  • Applications must be submitted using the application form through the link below.

  • All applications must be lodged with PRAS by midnight on the published closing date.

  • No late applications will be accepted.

How will applications be assessed?

  • PRAS will contact the SSA to validate that the information relating to the athlete’s performance level is accurate.

  • PRAS will assess applications based on the eligibility criteria and performance categories framework.

  • SSA's will rank athletes based on performance.

  • The assessment decision is final and no appeal regarding a decision will be addressed.

Notification

  • Both successful and unsuccessful athletes will be notified by email. 

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