Eligibility
We are committed to providing elite athlete students assistance and support by successfully combining their academic and sporting pursuits through our La Trobe Elite Athlete Program (LEAP).
We are a member of the Elite Athlete Education Network, which recognises the unique needs of students who participate and compete in sport at an elite level.
How to apply for the Elite Athlete Program
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Check below to see if you are eligible.
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Fill out the online application form.
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Submit your completed form online, along with your supporting documentation.
Current domestic students can apply for LEAP if they are actively competing, head coaching or refereeing in an eligible sport and level of competition/event..
The minimum level of competition or event eligible for LEAP is outlined below:
- National level of competition in a sport that is recognised and funded by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC)
- International level of competition in a sport that is not recognised and funded by the ASC
- State or semi-professional program aligned with a formal La Trobe University sport industry partnership
- Competition/events must be endorsed by the relevant State or National Sporting Organisation
- Elite performers involved in national or international productions/events are eligible to apply
International students competing at a national level under an Australian National Sporting Organisation may be eligible for LEAP.
Examples of eligible athletes:
- Victorian U19 State Hockey Team
- Bowls Australia Emerging Pathways Team
- Kick Boxing Australia Senior National Team
- Wheelchair Rugby National League
- Cricket Australia Umpire Panel
- National tour of a musical or dance production
- Carlton VFL/W Program
Athletes are required to submit a letter of support confirming their status as an elite athlete from one of the following:
- State or National Sporting Organisation or Institute
- Professional Sporting Club or Players' Association
Outcomes of applications will be advised via email.
If you require further information, please contact La Trobe Sport: eliteathletes@latrobe.edu.au
We recognise the unique needs of student-athletes who compete in elite sport while studying.
For future students applying for admission into an undergraduate course via VTAC, we offer elite athlete students access to an adjustment factor through the La Trobe Elite Athlete Program.
Eligible elite athletes may have a five aggregate point adjustment factor applied towards their admission to La Trobe.
The scheme is only available to domestic undergraduate applicants who:
- meet the eligibility criteria as an elite athlete as outlined under the La Trobe Elite Athlete Program
- apply for their chosen La Trobe University courses through VTAC (as per VTAC course application timings)
- can demonstrate that their elite sport commitments have impacted on their previous studies
- complete the online application form
Eligibility to the scheme does not automatically lead to an offer of a place; you will still be required to meet the prerequisites and additional requirements (if applicable) of the course and compete for a place on the basis of academic merit.
After you apply, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. If you meet the eligibility criteria, your application to the scheme, in conjunction with your VTAC application, will be considered by a selection committee to determine if the five bonus aggregate points will be applied.
Please note that approval for an ATAR adjustment does not guarantee acceptance into the Elite Athlete Program. Once you accept your La Trobe University offer, you can then apply for the Elite Athlete Program through this link.
If you require further information please contact La Trobe Sport: eliteathletes@latrobe.edu.au.