Elite Athlete and Performer Scheme
How to apply for the Elite Athlete and Performer Scheme
You can apply for EAPS from your completed undergraduate application.
This scheme applies to semester 1 undergraduate offers only.
Before starting your application, check the eligibility criteria for elite athletes or the eligibility criteria for performers and the general requirements for all documents (below).
Step 1 - Submit your undergraduate application through UAC.
Step 2 - Gather the necessary supporting documents to apply for the Elite Athlete and Performer Scheme.
Step 3 - Navigate to the Entry schemes tab and select EAPS.
Step 4 - Declare your status as an elite athlete or performer.
Step 5 - Upload all your supporting documents to your application as soon as possible. Important: Check the website of your chosen institution for its specific EAPS closing dates and document deadlines, as they may be earlier than the published deadlines for UAC offer rounds.
You can only submit one EAPS application in each admissions period. However, within your application you can nominate up to 5 elite athlete activities and 5 performer activities.
Providing documents to support your application
Your application cannot be assessed until your supporting documents have been uploaded. All documents must be uploaded as PDFs.
- All documents must be legible and easy to read.
- All documents must be uploaded as PDFs to your application. No hardcopy documents will be accepted.
- If you have documents under a previous name: Supply evidence of your change of name, such as a marriage certificate, deed poll registration or other registration with the Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages. The documentation must show your previous and current names.
- If your documents are not in English: You must supply a copy of:
- the document in the original language
- an English translation of the document.
Your documents must be translated by Multicultural NSW (visit multicultural.nsw.gov.au) or a translator accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Note that NAATI itself does not provide translation services.