The Sport Australia Hall of Fame's (SAHOF) 2026 Scholarship & Mentoring Program has been released, with young elite athletes invited to apply for assistance on their journey to excellence on the world stage.
The Program, supported by the Australian Sports Commission, incorporating the Australian Institute of Sport, and Harvey Norman, awards $150,000 in funding to 32 athletes each year.
Ellie Cole (Diving), Sebastian Sultana (Athletics) and Finn Luu (Table Tennis) from the Paris 2024 Australian Olympic Team are part of the 2025 scholarship and mentoring program.
The three-tiered scholarship program sits amongst the most elite programs in Australia. Connecting Australia’s next generation of athletic talent with the greats of Australian sport by providing scholarship holders with unrivalled access to SAHOF Members, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Applications close at 11:59pm AEST Sunday 29 June 2025.
2026 SAHOF Scholarship & Mentoring Program
Tier 1 Inclusions
Six successful recipients will each receive:
- One-on-one personal mentoring from a Sport Australia Hall of Fame Member
- $10,000 sporting expense grant
- Merchandise and recovery equipment
- Invitations to attend SAHOF events to meet fellow Scholarship Holders and Members
- Opportunities to attend development workshops
Tier 2 Inclusions
Ten successful recipients will each receive:
- $5,000 sporting expense grant
- Merchandise and recovery equipment
- Invitations to attend SAHOF events to meet fellow Scholarship Holders and Members
- Opportunities to attend development workshops
Tier 3 Inclusions
Sixteen successful recipients will each receive:
- $2,500 sporting expense grant
- Merchandise and recovery equipment
- Invitations to attend SAHOF events to meet fellow Scholarship Holders and Members
- Opportunities to attend development workshops
All unsuccessful Tier 1 and Tier 2 applicants will be automatically considered for Tier 3 Scholarships.
Each scholarship will apply from selection date until 31 December 2026. All applicants must meet eligibility criteria before submitting. Terms and conditions apply.
