Hancock Prospecting Swimming Excellence Scholarship

Overview

The Hancock Prospecting Swimming Excellence Scholarship is among the most prestigious scholarships available in Australia, targeted to provide an opportunity for a series of high performance swimming scholars to compete at an elite level, while gaining an outstanding education at Bond University.  

The Bond Swimming Club currently provides access to some of the best swimming coaches in Australia, some of whom are based on the Gold Coast. 

Applications are closed. 

Being a Hancock Prospecting Swimming Scholar

As a Hancock Prospecting Swimming Excellence Scholar, you will be awarded with 100% tuition remission for any single diploma program, single undergraduate degree* or single postgraduate degree, and you will commence in the following January semester.

In addition, as a Hancock Prospecting Swimming Excellence Scholar you would also receive a living allowance of $21,000 for each year of study (up to three years) as a cash payment. The cash bursary may be used as you wish, however it is intended to be spent on accommodation, food, sporting equipment, participation in sporting events and training, the Student Services and Amenities Fee, and textbooks.  

As a recipient of this scholarship, you will also be provided with a unique mentoring experience through Bond Swimming Ambassadors, including Bond University Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallists. Bond Swimming Ambassadors will provide both sport and career mentoring, to assist in the development of the students’ sporting performance and preparation for life beyond sport.

*Students applying for the following programs are not eligible to apply for this scholarship; Bond Medical Program, Doctor of Physiotherapy, Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Professional Psychology. For a Bachelor of Laws this scholarship applies for a maximum of 6 semesters. 

Applications are closed. 

FAQs

Am I eligible for this scholarship?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be an Australian student eligible to represent Australia in swimming.  
  • Be currently swimming at a very elite level.  
  • Hold strong leadership skills and have proven community involvement.  
  • Meet the academic requirements for your selected program.  

Recipients will be chosen in conjunction with Swimming Australia.  

How do I apply for this scholarship?

If you meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply by following the below steps:

  1. Complete the Bond University Study Application Form to lodge your application for your chosen program. Learn more about this process.
  2. Complete the Bond University Scholarship Application Form. Simply use the same log-in details as used for your study application and enter 'scholarship' in the keyword field on the 'Start an Application' tab.  

You must complete and submit your scholarship application before the application closing date as no late scholarship applications will be considered! 

Do I need to prepare anything for my application?

Yes! As a Hancock Prospecting Swimming Excellence Scholarship applicant, you will be required to submit the following documents as part of your scholarship application:

  • Evidence of your leadership, initiative, and service to your school and/or community. If you are a diploma or undergraduate applicant, it is a COMPULSORY component of your application to use our Summary of Achievements template to present this evidence. You will need to complete all sections of the template provided and upload it as one Word or PDF document, to your scholarship application. 
    Your application CANNOT be considered if you provide your evidence in any other form, such as a personal CV or resume.
  • A personal statement stating why you should be chosen for this scholarship. Required for postgraduate applicants only.
  • A detailed sport CV highlighting all sporting achievements.  
  • At least two relevant references from individuals who can support sporting achievements (please upload to your scholarship application as one Word or PDF document).
  • A school reference. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide your career advisor's details so please have these on hand. We will follow-up with them directly to request a reference. 
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?

Yes! We encourage you to apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible for. This should all be done in the one scholarship application form. You will only be considered for the scholarships you have applied for so ensure you have included them all in your application before you submit it!

If you are applying for more than one scholarship with different application closing dates, it is important to submit your scholarship application form by the earliest scholarship closing date. 

When do applications open and close for this scholarship?

Applications for 2027 entry open on Friday, 1 May, 2026 and close on Thursday, 30 July, 2026.

Please note, if you are applying for scholarships with different closing dates, you must submit your full scholarship application by the earliest closing date. 

If you have a question about this scholarship that is isn't answered above, we're here to help!

We've put together the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Follow the link below to review these carefully to find the answers to your questions. If you still have a question after reviewing our FAQs, please contact us and our team will be happy to help.

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High Performance Sport | Swimming

With athletes competing and winning medals at the national and international level, Bond University Swimming is one of Australia's leading high-performance programs. 

What are the obligations of this scholarship?

As a Hancock Prospecting Swimming Excellence Scholar, you will be required to:

  • Represent Bond at the Australian University Games where appropriate.  
  • Attend Bond University’s annual sporting Blues Awards.  
  • Provide an update the University with their sporting achievements and allow Bond University to promote these achievements.  
  • Attend various Bond Swimming Club and related events and to promote their association with Bond University at Swimming Australia and related events.  
  • Attend all training sessions where reasonable and train at a high level.  
  • Apply to become a member of Bond’s Elite Sports Program (BESP) and meet with the BESP Manager during each semester of study.  

Additional Swimming Australia Requirements: Continuation of the scholarship will also depend upon the scholar competing at the Australian Championships each year in Olympic events. If a Swimming Australia funded athlete plans to relocate coaches or programs, they must seek approval from the Swimming Australia Director of High Performance.  

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