Sport Access Bursary

Melbourne University Sport proudly offers students facing financial hardship with a complimentary fitness membership, a subsidy towards joining a University-affiliated sporting club or Intervarsity representation, a subsidy towards participating in our Campus Sport competition and free court hire.

At MU Sport, we offer a comprehensive range of fitness and wellness services to keep you feeling good, in control of your health and connected to friends and the wider university community.

Benefits

The Sport Access Bursary is awarded in March (Round 1) and August (Round 2) and will provide access to MU Sport Fitness facilities until 30 April of the following year.

Bursary benefits include:

  • Unlimited use of the Strength & Fitness Gym (subject to maximum numbers)
  • A free introductory session with a trainer in our Strength and Fitness Gym and one complimentary training program per month (subject to availability)
  • Unlimited access to Group Fitness classes (subject to maximum class numbers)
  • Unlimited access to the Beaurepaire 25-metre heated lap pool (subject to maximum numbers)
  • Access to Member rates for all other MU Sport services and facilities, such as court hire and accommodation at the Melbourne University Ski Lodge
  • Access to casual lockers during your workout
  • Up to $300 subsidy towards an MU Sport Club Membership OR Intervarsity representation*
  • $50 per semester towards entry into a Campus Sport competition
  • Free Court Hire (1-hour free court hire per week – subject to court availability)

*Only Round 1 applications will be considered for subsidies for Intervarsity representation for 2026 Uni Nationals events (eg, if you want to be considered for a subsidy for Uni Nationals in Perth in September, you must apply for this bursary in Round 1 only).

Please note that any applicant who is also awarded a Sport Scholarship that includes intervarsity support will not be eligible to receive the Sport Access Bursary

2026 Key Dates

Round 1

Applications open: 11 February

Applications close: 8 March

Outcome notification: From 30 March

Reimbursement closure date: 29 May


Round 2

Applications open: 1 May

Applications close: 2 August

Outcome notification: From 21 August

Reimbursement closure date: 30 October

Applications are to be completed through the Scholarships Office

Visit this page for benefits, eligibility and selection criteria, and to submit your application

Sport Access Bursary

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