2020 scholarship
The AIS is pleased to announce the 40 athletes who will receive funding as part of the AIS Education Scholarship program, an initiative designed to ease the financial burden on athletes who are undergoing education to prepare for life beyond sport.
| Athlete name | Athlete Sport | Study institution |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Martin-Wallace | Cycling | University of Queensland |
| Ben Coombs | Rowing | Australian National University |
| Benjamin Twist | Bowls | Australian College of Physical Education |
| Brenden Hall | Para-swimming | Australian Catholic University |
| Caitlin Parker | Boxing | La Trobe University |
| Clare Polkinghorne | Football | Griffith University |
| Dylan Littlehales | Para-canoe | University of Newcastle |
| Elise Kellond-Knight | Football | Griffith University |
| Jack McLoughlin | Swimming | Queensland University of Technology |
| Jaime Ryan | Sailing | Griffith University |
| James Colley | Sailing | University New South Wales |
| Jesse Aungles | Para-swimming | University of Canberra |
| Jessyka Ngauamo | Beach volleyball | James Cook University - Townsville (External) |
| Jodie Kenny | Hockey | University of Southern Queensland |
| Karri Somerville | Hockey | Curtin University |
| Katie Hayward | Racewalking | Griffith University Southport |
| Kelsey Griffin | Basketball | La Trobe University |
| Kyle Adnam | Basketball | Deakin University |
| Lakeisha Patterson | Para-swimming | University of Queensland |
| Luke Letcher | Rowing | Australian National University |
| Madeleine Steere | Water polo | University of New South Wales |
| Maeve Plouffe | Cycling | University of Adelaide |
| Matt Levy | Para-swimming | University of Canberra |
| Michael Auprince | Wheelchair Basketball | Curtin University |
| Nathan Pellissier | Para-table tennis | Deakin University |
| Nathan Power | Water polo | University of New South Wales |
| Nicholas Calvert | Squash | University of Queensland |
| Nikita Hains | Diving | University of Adelaide |
| Nina Kennedy | Athletics | University of Notre Dame - Fremantle |
| Olympia Aldersey | Rowing | University of Adelaide |
| Paul Burnett | Volleyball | University of Adelaide |
| Phoebe Bell | Volleyball | University of South Australia |
| Reba Stewart | Taekwondo | Australian Catholic University |
| Rowena Meredith | Rowing | Australian Catholic University |
| Ruby Roseman-Gannon | Cycling | University of Melbourne |
| Sarah Hawe | Rowing | University of Melbourne |
| Sophie Edwards | Cycling | University Of Adelaide |
| Sophie McCulloch | Surfing | University of the Sunshine Coast |
| Tamieka Whitefield | Softball | Griffith University |
| Thomas Calvert | Squash | University of Queensland |
Further information
If you have any questions regarding the Athlete Education Scholarship program, please email AthleteEducationScholarship@ausport.gov.au.