The UQ Sport Competition Subsidy provides post-event funding to assist student athletes at UQ with out-of-pocket competition costs to compete at eligible national and international sporting events.
Please read the UQ Sport Competition Subsidy Guidelines and eligibility criteria before you submit your application.
Subsidy period: 1 January to 31 December
The University of Queensland,
Sir William MacGregor Dr,
St Lucia, Qld 4067
To be eligible for the UQ Sport Competition Subsidy applicants must be:
The UQ Sport Competition Subsidy can provide a percentage of eligible out-of-pocket expenses, at three performance categories, up to an annual limit of $1,500.
| Performance Category | Performance Level | Performance Category Limit | Annual Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UQ student-athlete as: a. Australian team member; and 1. Competing at an Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, World Championships, World Cup, World University Games or significant international competition. | Up to $1,500 | $1,500 |
| 2 | UQ student-athlete as: a. Australian team member; or b. Queensland, or other state or territory of Australia team member; and 1. Competing at a regional international competition e.g. Oceania, Trans-Tasman, Asia-Pacific; or 2. Competing at an Australian national championships (not including University Games/UniNationals). | Up to $1,000 | $1,500 |
To be eligible for the UQ Sport Competition Subsidy applicants must be:
A recognised event is a competitive sporting event that is:
The UQ Sport Competition Subsidy assists with out-of-pocket competition costs directly associated with the eligible sporting event. These can include the following:
Out-of-pocket competition costs are costs directly associated with the nominated sporting event less other competition subsidies and event prize money the UQ student-athlete may have received for this event e.g. other sporting grants or subsidies.
The total subsidy will not exceed the performance category or annual limits.
Application for the UQ Sport Competition Subsidy does not guarantee subsidy funding.
In cases where the number of applications exceeds the UQ Sport Competition Subsidy budget, eligible UQ student-athletes may receive a lower percentage of their out-of-pocket competition costs and in extreme cases, some eligible UQ student-athletes may not receive any subsidy.
A subsidy will only be approved post-event.
The following items and costs are not eligible for the UQ Sport Competition Subsidy:
Other expenses as determined by UQ Sport at its absolute discretion
For further information please refer to the UQ Sport Competition Subsidy Program Guidelines.
UQ Sport reinvests all profits into services, facilities, and programs, and is supported by funding from the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to benefit UQ students.
UQ Sport Ltd is a division of UQ Holdings.
