Before asking for any type of support from your university, students should ask themselves the following questions to better understand their situation.
What level of athlete are you?
- Elite – you have represented/are representing your country at an Olympic, Commonwealth Games or World Championships in your chosen sport.
- Sub Elite – you have competed at a high level for your sport but not at an Olympics, Commonwealth Games or World Championships. Examples include Asia Games, Pacific Games or European Games.
- National level – you have attended a national championship in your sport in your home country.
- Sub national level – you have competed in your sport at a local level but not at a national level.
What sport do you do?
- Does your sport have a National Federation in your country?
- If yes, does your National Federation already provide you with some support? It is recommended that you make a list of the support you receive. The university will be interested in this information to ensure there is no double up of services provided to you.
- If yes, does your National Federation already provide you with some support? It is recommended that you make a list of the support you receive. The university will be interested in this information to ensure there is no double up of services provided to you.
- Does your sport have a world championship event?
- Are you likely to be selected (by your national federation) to attend the world championship event?
What support are you specifically looking for?
- Using the various support items listed under the page Support services you can seek from your university (Support services you can seek from your university), rank in order of importance, the support you are seeking.
- Understand the difference between financial and non financial support.
- Be realistic in what support you require.
