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
Visit this page for benefits, eligibility and selection criteria, and to submit your application
Sport Access BursaryFrequently Asked Questions
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