Scholarships

The University and the Hockey Club offer sport scholarships to help support student-athletes, through the University's Elite Athlete Program.

Note that the University does not offer US-style tuition fee sports scholarships.

Elite Student Athletes

In addition to these scholarships, the Elite Athlete Program has several other components that student-athletes may be eligible for, including:

  • Elite Athlete Entry Scheme (assisting applicants for admission to the University whose previous study has been impacted by elite level training, competition or performance).

  • Elite Athlete Recognition (providing flexible study assistance for recognised elite athletes, who due to their sporting endeavors, have extensive, yet inflexible, commitments that may interfere with their study).

  • International Travel Grants (for students selected to represent their country - including in underage teams - in overseas competition).

Eligibility

To hold a hockey scholarship, you must (during the applicable scholarship year) be:

  1. a playing member of MUHC (during the winter season); and

  2. a current University of Melbourne student (enrolled in a degree).

Minimum playing standard for consideration would normally be MUHC 1st team. Representative-level (state U18/U21+) or equivalent (e.g. Full Blue, VIS/SIS, etc) may be eligible for a higher level of support.

Potential/prospective students or club members can of course apply (any offers are then conditional upon enrolment at the University and joining the club).

Apply

More details on the EAP and scholarships, as well as the application form, can be found on Melbourne University Sport's Elite Athlete Program page.

Applications for new and returning 2024 student-hockey scholarships have now closed.

Scholarship for 2025 will open in late 2024.

Scholarship Benefits

Hockey scholarships may include the following benefits, depending on the level awarded. Exact details will be confirmed in any scholarship offers.

  • University gym membership

  • Participation in the Elite Athlete Strength and Conditioning Program

  • MUHC playing membership fee waiver

  • MUHC on-field (playing) uniform

  • Travel grants to support those attending National Championships

  • Physiotherapy support (from Elite Akademy on campus)

Additional support may also be available for InterVarsity representation.