Apply Now: Youth Athlete Scholarship Program (Australia)

Deadline: 15-Sep-2026

The Youth Athlete Scholarship Program is inviting applications from young athletes residing in Fremantle who have been selected, or are seeking selection, to compete in national or international sporting competitions. The program is designed to help young athletes participate in high-level sporting opportunities while providing additional resources focused on training, education, nutrition, and peer support. Successful applicants will receive a package of benefits including a $200 gift card, a 10-session youth or Teen Fit pass at Fremantle Leisure Centre, access to a group nutrition education session, and opportunities to connect with other athletes.

About the Youth Athlete Scholarship Program

The Youth Athlete Scholarship Program supports young athletes from the City of Fremantle who are pursuing opportunities to compete at national or international sporting levels. The program recognizes that young athletes may benefit from more than competition opportunities alone. It therefore combines practical resources with education and peer connection across different sporting disciplines. Support is intended to help eligible athletes participate in competitions while developing healthy training and nutrition habits and connecting with other young athletes. Scholarship Benefits Successful scholarship recipients will receive several forms of support.

The package includes:

- $200 gift card. - 10-session youth or Teen Fit pass at Fremantle Leisure Centre. - Access to a group nutrition education session. - Opportunities for peer connection with other athletes. These benefits are designed to provide young athletes with practical assistance as well as opportunities to improve their knowledge and connect with peers participating in different sports. Support for National and International Competition The program is specifically intended for young athletes participating, or seeking to participate, at national or international sporting competitions. Applicants must have been selected or be seeking selection to compete at one of these levels. Evidence of selection is required as part of the application process. This requirement helps demonstrate the applicant’s connection to national or international competition opportunities. Training and Fitness Support The scholarship includes a 10-session youth or Teen Fit pass at Fremantle Leisure Centre. This provides successful applicants with access to a structured fitness resource as part of the scholarship package. The program therefore combines competition support with opportunities for young athletes to engage in additional fitness activities. Nutrition Education Successful applicants will also receive access to a group nutrition education session. Nutrition education can provide young athletes with an opportunity to improve their understanding of nutrition in the context of sporting participation. The group format also creates an opportunity for athletes from different sports to learn together. Peer Connection Opportunities The program provides opportunities for scholarship recipients to connect with other athletes across different sports. Peer connection can help young athletes build relationships with others who are also working toward competitive sporting goals. The program therefore combines individual support with a broader community experience for participating athletes. Who Can Apply? Applicants must meet the program’s eligibility requirements.

Eligible applicants must:

- Be a resident of the City of Fremantle. - Be under 19 years of age, or under 25 and a full-time student. - Have been selected or be seeking selection to compete at a national or international level. - Provide evidence of selection. - Be able to participate in program components delivered locally. Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before submitting their application. Age Eligibility The program has two age pathways.

Applicants can qualify if they are:

- Under 19 years of age, or - Under 25 and a full-time student. Applicants who fall within the applicable age category should also meet the other program requirements, including residency and national or international competition eligibility. Residency Requirement Applicants must be residents of the City of Fremantle. Residency is therefore an important eligibility condition for the scholarship. Young athletes from outside the City of Fremantle should not assume that participation in a local sporting activity alone meets the residency requirement. Evidence of Selection Applicants must provide evidence of selection as part of their application. This requirement applies to applicants who have been selected or are seeking selection for national or international competition. Applicants should ensure that the required supporting evidence is included with their application rather than submitting an incomplete application. Local Participation Requirement Successful applicants must be able to participate in the program components that are delivered locally. Applicants should consider this requirement before applying and ensure that they can participate in the relevant local activities and sessions. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online via SmartyGrants. Applicants should complete the online application and provide all required supporting documentation at the time of submission. The application process can be summarized as follows:

- Check eligibility: Confirm that you meet the age, residency, sporting, and local participation requirements.

- Confirm competition status: Make sure you have been selected or are seeking selection for national or international competition.

- Prepare evidence: Gather the required evidence of selection.

- Prepare supporting documents: Ensure all required documentation is ready before applying.

- Complete the online application: Submit the application through SmartyGrants.

- Submit all documentation: Provide the required supporting materials at the time of app