GWA Performance Scholarship - Application Form

Gymnastics WA will award Performance Scholarships bi-annually to Junior International and Senior International athletes across all gymsports who are achieving benchmark scores at National and International events. 

In order to receive a scholarship, athletes must complete this application form detailing information confirming they have met the applicable eligiblity and performance criteria. 

The first scholarship period for 2025 has been adjusted to that detailed in the Performance Scholarships Guidelines in order to align to the release of the guidelines. The 2025 scholarship period are therefore as below;

• April 2025 - April 2026 schoalrship period, based on the best result at:
  • The 2024 National Clubs Carnival or any selection event (inc. VSAs) hosted between October 1 2024 and March 31 2025 OR, 
  • A FIG Group 1-3 event attended between October 1 2024 and March 31 2025. 
• The August 2025 - August 2026 scholarship period will be based on the best result at:
  • The 2025 Australian Championships OR,
  • A FIG Group 1-3 event attended between February 1 2025 and July 31 2025. 

Applications for a August 2025 - August 2026 scholarship will open on August 6th, 2025 and close on August 17th, 2025. Applications will then be assessed against the relevant criteria and applicants will be notified of the outcome the week of August 18th. 

Please note that applications are to be submitted by the athlete/parent rather than the club.

For more information on the Performance Scholarships, please read the guidelines here. 

If you have any questions, please contact Jess at Gymnastics WA at sportsdev@gymnasticswa.asn.au. 

 

To be eligible for a Performance Scholarship, an athlete must have met the relevant performance criteria in addition to the below requirements. 

• A current registered, financial member of a Gymnastics WA affiliated club
• An Australian Citizen or permanent resident
• Must have resided in Western Australia for a minimum of 6 months
• Must have no outstanding financial obligations to Gymnastics WA
• Must not be subject to any disciplinary action or the investigation of disciplinary action
• Must agree to always uphold the Code of Conduct.
• Be competing in one of the below levels
  • MAG – Senior International, Junior U18, Junior U15
  • WAG – Senior International, Developing International, Junior International
  • RG – Senior International, Junior International
  • AER – Senior International, Junior International
  • TRP – Senior International, Junior U22, Junior U17
  • ACR – Senior International, Junior 12-18, Junior 13-19

Access the Performance Criteria Guidelines (linked)

All applicants are required to agree to the below declaration in order to successfully apply for a Gymnastics WA Performance Scholarship. 

"If I/my child am/is successful in being awarded a Performance Scholarship by Gymnastics WA, I agree to the below;

• I agree to always conduct myself in line with Gymnastics WA's Values of Leadership, Integirty, Teamwork, Respect and Excellence. 
• I agree to abide by the Gymnastics WA Code of Conduct
• I agree to ensure that my attitude and/or commitment to training will always be that of which is acceptable for inclusion in a performance program. 
• I agree that my behaviour (including language and actions) will be of an acceptable standard at competitions, training or at any event at which I am representing the sport of gymnastics, Gymnastics WA or Gymnastics Australia. 
• I agree to always show respect to Gymnastics WA, Gymnastics WA staff and my fellow athletes within WA. 
• I agree to act in a manner that is befitting of my role model status within the sport of gymnastics. 
• I agree to abide by all relevant policies and procedures of Gymnastics WA and Gymnastics Australia including, but not limited to, the Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, the National Integirty Framework and the Social Media Policy. 

I recognise that if I am involved in an incident that is deemed to breach any of the above or breach the expectations of me as a scholarship holder, my scholarship tier level may be reduced or, my scholarship may be taken away from me."

 

Thank you for completing a Performance Scholarship application. Please review the information above to ensure it is all correct prior to submission. 

To complete your submission, please click the 'submit' button below. A copy of your application will also be emailed to you. 

Gymnastics WA will assess your application and be in touch regarding its outcome.