Rio Olympic hopefuls are among a group of more than 40 University of Queensland students who have received .
Beneficiaries include Paralympic gold medallist , and Australian and state-level athletes representing 18 sports.
chief executive officer Bryan Pryde said the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Sporting Scholarship program provided financial assistance and academic support to help student-athletes balance studies with the demands of elite-level sport.
“As well as dedicated support through the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Sport Academy and free access to all our , recipients benefit from academic liaison and support, tutoring and athlete workshops,” he said.
“These outstanding individuals, made up of current champions and tomorrow’s stars, were chosen from a field of hundreds of top-level sportsmen and women.
“We look forward to working with these students on their exciting journey ahead.”
Rio-bound Olympic race walker said his had been vital in preparing for his maiden Olympics.
“Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Sporting Scholarships are more than a financial leg-up – they provide invaluable support when balancing sport and study becomes challenging,” he said.
“Leading into my first Olympic Games, I feel confident I can keep my degree on-track without performances being impacted on the road to Rio.”
Chair of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s Sports Achievement Scholarship Committee said elite student-athletes were ideal representatives for the University.
“Elite student-athletes juggle study and other significant commitments on their time and resources, so they are great role models for all students,” he said.
“This year’s group joins a long, prestigious list of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» elite student-athletes, who are either still studying with us, or who we are proud to call our alumni.”
Ten athletes, including rhythmic gymnast and Olympic-hopeful were awarded , funded by an annual donation from The Clem Jones Foundation.
Chair of the Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship Committee said it was pleasing that a large number of athletes were represented.
“The late Clem Jones AO had a particular interest in tennis and cricket, and I know he would be pleased to see the outstanding performances of this year’s winners across a broad range of sports,” he said.
“On behalf the committee, I wish all the scholarship winners the very best with their sporting and academic endeavours.”
Media: Jamie Mitchell, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Sport, JamieM@uqsport.com.au, 0423 785 752.
2016 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Sports Achievement Scholarship recipients (value is from $3000 to $9000 for one year):
Nate Dennis (AFL) – B. Engineering (Hons)/B. Biotechnology
Jonathan Macanawai (AFL) – B. Health, Sport & Physical Education
Nikola Bojic (Athletics - High Jump) – B. Health, Sport & Physical Education
Brandon Herrigan (Athletics – Hurdles) – B. Regional & Town Planning
Kirra Womersley (Athletics – Hurdles & 100m/200m) – B. Health, Sport & Physical Education
Clara Smith (Athletics – Race Walking) – B. Engineering (Honours)
Dane Bird-Smith (Athletics – Race Walking) – B. Health, Sport & Physical Education
Kobie Donovan (Athletics – Shot Put/ Javelin) – B. Health, Sport & Physical Education (Honours)
Maddison Keeney (Diving) – B. Science
Isabella Wilkinson-McIntyre (Equestrian) – B. Economics/ B. Commerce
Jamie Young (Football) – B. Health Sciences
Oliver Crane (Hockey) – B. Business Management
Hannah Astbury (Hockey) – B. Arts
Megan Williams (Mountain Biking) – B. Commerce
Tara Hinchliffe (Netball) – B. Psychological Science (Honours)
Maddison Hinchliffe (Netball) – B. Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Annabella Sorby (Netball) – B. Science
Gabrielle Simpson (Netball) – B. Physiotherapy (Honours)
Laura Clemesha (Netball) – B. Psychological Science
Kimberley Jenner (Netball) – B. Health, Sport & Physical Education
Caitlin Cronin (Rowing) – B. Engineering (Chemical)
Blaine Heseltine (Rowing) – B. Engineering (Electrical)
Jordan Lenac (Rugby Union) – B. International Hotel & Tourism Management
Samuel Wallis (Rugby Union) – B. Arts
Harry Hockings (Rugby Union) – B. Commerce
Jacob Williams (Rugby Union) – B. Business Management /B. Arts
James MacMillan (Rugby Union) – B. Business Management
Angus Galloway (Sailing) – B. Business Management
Brenden Hall (Swimming) – B. Exercise & Sport Sciences
Gabriella Palm (Water Polo) – B. Arts
Kieran Mulcahy (Water Polo) – B. International Studies
Lara O'Brien (Windsurfing) – B. Health, Sport & Physical Education
2016 Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship recipients (value is $18,000 over three years - $6000 a year):
Breanna Koenen (AFL) – B. Physiotherapy
Mia Cunningham (Athletics – Javelin) – B. Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
Shauna Herbst (Athletics - Long/Triple Jump) – B. Biomedical Science
Joshua Wigginton (Cricket) – B. Physiotherapy (Honours)
Daniel Cranitch (Cricket) – B. Business Management/B. Arts
Bronte Jackson (Fencing) – B. Arts
Chloe Litherland (Netball) – B. Health, Sport & Physical Education
Abigail Meafou (Netball) – B. Human Services
Danielle Prince (Rhythmic Gymnastics) – B. Health, Sport & Physical Education
Emily Haines (Volleyball) – B. Exercise & Sport Sciences
