Monash is committed to helping students combine academic success with sporting or performing arts success. We know that for an elite athlete or performer, your ATAR might not accurately reflect your ability and we acknowledge the commitment and time it takes to be at the elite level and how this can affect your studies.

If you're an elite athlete or performer, you may be eligible for Monash University’s Elite Student Performer Entry Scheme. 

Eligibility:

Additional consideration for up to 10 ATAR points can be given for entry into Monash University undergraduate and graduate degrees to applicants who:

• are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa 

• are recognised as an elite athlete or performing artist by one of the Recognised Organisations (listed below)

• meet the prerequisites (and any other published entry requirements) of the course

• can demonstrate that they have undertaken elite training, competition and/or performances whilst preparing for entry to Monash University.

Definitions:

Elite athletes are defined as students who:

• are competing at a national or international level in a  Sport Australia  endorsed sport

• may be registered with a State institute or academy of sport

• may be a member of a relevant national or state sporting association, eg. Cricket Australia, Diving Queensland, Victorian Football League (VFL).

Elite performers are defined as students who:

• participate in significant national or international performances, productions, installations, competitions or events. 

Supporting evidence required:

Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation:

• A sporting resume - summarising achievements and experiences over 12–18 months. We encourage applicants to use this template.

• To provide an understanding of the time impact your discipline has had on your studies, please submit a completed copy of this template.

• Supporting reference letter from sporting body or association confirming your level of elite involvement and your ongoing sport commitments.

• Relevant documents authenticating level of sporting achievement e.g. evidence of team selection, national or state rankings etc.

• High-resolution sport photo (action shot preferred).

Recognised organisations:

Sport:

• AFL Players’ Association

• Australian Cricketers’ Association

• Australian Professional Footballers’ Association

• National representative or league members from Australian Sports Commission supported Olympic, Commonwealth or International University Sports Federation sports

• Rugby League Professionals’ Association

• Rugby Union Players’ Association

• State institutes or academies of sport

• State representative from Australian Sports Commission supported Olympic, Commonwealth or International University Sports Federation sports

Performing Arts:

• ABC Concerts

• Actors Equity Australia

• Australian Chamber Orchestra

• Australian Dance Council

• Australian Dance Theatre

• Melbourne Theatre Company

• Musica Viva

• Opera Australia

• The Symphony Australia Orchestras

• Victorian Opera

Other organisations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applications:

Applications are now open for 2025 entry, and close on Friday October 25, 2024. 

Please see below for the steps required to apply.

Late applications cannot be accepted.

Step 1: Apply for courses with VTAC

You must have a VTAC id number to be able to apply for the Entry Scheme at Monash. So you first need to ensure you have set up your VTAC account and submitted your Monash University undergraduate degree preferences by the due date(s).

We also encourage students to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme, Category 1, as you may be eligible for recognition of other factors based on your personal information and location.

Step 2: Submit an online application to Monash

Once you've submitted your course application through VTAC, apply online to Monash directly via the form below (which will be live on Monday August 26), for the Elite Student Performer Entry Scheme.

Please note: the form is most user friendly when completed on a laptop or desktop device, rather than a mobile device.

You will need to complete 2 templates as part of the form and provide a supporting letter from one of the Recognised Organisations (as listed above), specifically your State or National Sporting Organisation, Professional or National League team or Professional Player’s association. 

You will receive an email receipt for your application, however you will not be notified of the outcome of your application.

Step 3: Be assessed

Applications will be assessed by a committee against the criteria, where students will be considered for 1 to 10 additional ATAR points. Please note, students will not be notified of the outcome. 

Step 4: Wait for offers

If your application is successful, 1 to 10 points will be added to your ATAR and you will be assessed for course entry based on your VTAC application. If eligible, you will receive a conditional offer for the upcoming 2024 Semester 1 intake. The offer will include instructions on how to accept. 

Step 5: If successful - ongoing ESPS support and obligations

Successful applicants will be contacted with information on how to be fast-tracked into the Monash University Elite Student Performer Support Program.

Conditions:

Academic performance: On an annual basis Students must maintain their performance discipline level, meet academic requirements, represent the University when available, act as an ambassador for the university and adhere to all University policies and procedures. Failure to do so may put your status in the Scheme at jeopardy.

Apply here

Notifications:

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Support available:

Support is available to assist student athletes and performers to balance their studies with being an elite athlete or performer.

To find out more about the support available, visit this webpage. 

Contact Us:

If you would like to know more about the scheme or have any questions, please contact us via email at  teammonash-talentsupport@monash.edu