Application Closes on 26 January 2025

Thanks for your interest in our scholarship program in 2025. Please read the following details carefully before you apply.

Target Candidates

International

Volleyball players at elite level from the world, especially from the following Asian countries or regions with good volleyball traditions: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, who are planning to come to Australia on a student or working holiday visa and are able to play the entire PVL season from April to September 2025, plus other tournaments throughout the year based on your visa and travel plan.

Domestic

Domestic or interstate players at elite level who are already in Australia. Other requirements are the same as above.

Juniors (Development – 2 years minimum)

Junior players (U21 – Born 2005 or later) with good potential to train and develop with Aces United, including playing PVL in the first year, then represent Aces United as a regular player (fees payable) from the second year.

Eligibility

1. Players at elite level or junior players with good potential, both overseas and domestic.
2. 4 levels of scholarship will be offered (Level 1-4).
3. For Juniors (Level 4), players must be born in 2005 or later (u21) and must stay with the club for a minimum of 2 years.
4. Players with good attitude and committment to volleyball and the club. Scholarship players are also expected to assist in other roles of club where possible.

Requirements

1. The player(s) must play for Aces United for at least 1 year (2 years for Juniors). If the player leaves the club within the period, the benefit amount must be paid back to the club.
2. The player(s) must play all official competitions in 2025 as specified in the agreement.
3. The player(s) are expected to attend at least 80% PVL training and games during the season (April - September)
4. Aces United reserves the right to cancel the scholarship if the attendance requirements are not met.

Benefits ($1200-$8800 approx)

How to Apply

Please read the information above or the information pack carefully to make sure you are eligible to apply and agree with the terms and conditions. Please fill in the application form before it closes on 26 January 2025. The successful applicants will be notified by 10 February 2025.

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