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Scholarship

Scholarship applications will be open between the 22nd of February and the 6th of March 2025. Applications received outside of these dates will be placed on a waitlist. 

Athlete eligibility:

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 2025.

  • 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

What is the application process?

  • Applicants should read and understand the application 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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