Young Women's Professional Development Scholarship

Applications are now being taken for the 2009/10 scholarship program

As most women’s sports are not professional in status, the majority of elite female athletes compete at a national or international level as well as studying or working full time to support themselves. The Macquarie Sports Young Women’s Professional Development Scholarships give elite young sportswomen the opportunity to equip themselves with the networks and resources necessary to make a smooth transition from the sporting arena to the workplace. The scholarship provides financial support, workplace training, career and sporting mentoring, work experience and casual employment.

For more information about the scholarship, click here. 
For an application form, click here.

Past scholarship recipients include:

Kristina Mah - Karate

Kristina completed a Bachelor of Arts (French and Philosophy) in 2006 and is currently studying a Bachelor of Design Computing, majoring in Interactive Design at the University of Sydney.

Elizabeth Jenkins - Athletics

Attending the University of Sydney, Elizabeth is studying a Bachelor of Commerce/Arts (Accounting).

Holly Lincoln-Smith - Water Polo

Holly is at Macquarie University studying a Bachelor of Human Resources.

Jacqueline Bonnitcha - Sailing

Jacqueline completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies), majoring in Management and Government at the University of Sydney.

Susan Pratley - Netball

Studying at the University of Wollongong, Susan transferred to the University of Sydney to complete her Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Law degree.

Emma Schiller - Soccer

Emma is studying a Bachelor of Arts/Media and Communications, majoring in Media, French and Political Economy at the University of Sydney.