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The Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship & Mentoring Program is a unique and valuable program for young elite Australian athletes. Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026 program, closing at 11:59pm, Sunday June 29, 2025.
We write to encourage you to distribute and promote the application information through your networks and social media channels and to thank all of you that have already done so.
This is a truly remarkable opportunity for our future stars and any assistance in providing them the opportunity to apply by letting them know this program is available is greatly appreciated.
For the 2026 program, supported by the Australian Sports Commission incorporating the Australian Institute of Sport and Harvey Norman, we are once again offering $150,000 across 32 Scholarships within a three tiered system.
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2024 Scholarship Holder Jackson Harvey (mogul skiing) with mentor Steve Hooker OAM at our 2024 Sydney Induction & Awards event
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2024 Scholarship Holders Angus Grenfell (motorcycle racing), Jack Howell (para triathlon) and Torrie Lewis (athletics) at our 2024 Melbourne Induction & Awards event
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2026 Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Scholarship & Mentoring Program Opportunities
Tier 1 - Six successful applicants will each receive:
- One-on-one personal mentoring from a SAHOF Member
- $10,000 sporting expense grant
- Merchandise and recovery equipment
- With thanks to BLACKROLL and Grip Star Socks
- Invitations to attend SAHOF events to meet fellow Scholarship Holders and Members
- Opportunities to attend development workshops
Tier 2 - Ten successful applicants will each receive:
- $5,000 sporting expense grant
- Merchandise and recovery equipment
- With thanks to BLACKROLL and Grip Star Socks
- Invitations to attend SAHOF events to meet fellow Scholarship Holders and Members
- Opportunities to attend development workshops
Tier 3 - Sixteen successful applicants will each receive:
- $2,500 sporting expense grant
- Merchandise and recovery equipment
- With thanks to BLACKROLL and Grip Star Socks
- Invitations to attend SAHOF events to meet fellow Scholarship Holders and Members
- Opportunities to attend development workshops
*Unsuccessful Tier 1 and Tier 2 applicants are automatically considered for Tier 3.
Scholarship & Mentoring Program Eligibility Criteria
Tier 1 and Tier 2 Eligibility
Nominations are open to all sportspersons who meet the following criteria:
- Be an Australian Citizen (residents cannot apply)
- Be between the ages of 15 – 21 as of December 31 of the year applying
- Be a participant in a sport recognised by either Sport Australia, Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and/or Paralympics Australia (PA)
- Have competed at a minimum of international junior level or national senior level in their chosen sport (where applicable)
- Be a member of the Australian junior or senior squad/team in their chosen sport (where applicable)
- The applicant must complete the form themselves. No third party can apply on the applicant’s behalf (if the applicant is overseas, unavailable or incapable, a third party can apply on their behalf however, must provide reason)
Tier 3 Eligibility
- Must complete an application for Tier 1 or 2
- Must show the following in their application to be considered: compassion, hardship and athletic drive.
*All applicants must meet eligibility criteria before submitting. Terms and conditions apply.
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The undoubted highlight of a Tier 1 Scholarship is the 'money can’t buy' opportunity offered to the Scholarship Holder - being personally mentored by a Member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Previous Mentors have included Steven Bradbury OAM, Nat Cook OAM, Susie O’Neill AM, Louise Sauvage OAM, Kevin Sheedy AO. This has delivered, in many cases, a profound impact on our past and present Scholarship Holders.
For further information, please contact Sponsorship & Programs Manager Katie Craig.
With your help in promoting this program, we look forward to assisting our elite junior Australian athletes.
Thank you for your continued support,
Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Scholarship & Mentoring Program Selection Committee
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