Scholarships

SEDA Group (SEDA), along with our industry partners, are proud to offer a number of scholarships for students wishing to study in 2025.

Scholarships are open to individuals from diverse backgrounds who are seeking opportunities for career development within the fields of sports and business.

Scholarships* may be available to someone who:

  • Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • Is from a multicultural or refugee background
  • Identifies as female (Women in Sport)
 

*The number and type of scholarship available is unique to each Sport & Business Program. Please visit specific program pages for more information.

Eligibility and next steps

Scholarships may be offered to cover full or partial tuition fees at the discretion of SEDA Group and the relevant partner.

Scholarships will not cover:

  • Non-tuition fee.
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid which is to be completed through an external provider/s under a fee-for-service arrangement.
  • Optional International Study Tours.
  • Other program related costs.

All students who wish to apply for a scholarship must meet the following criteria:

  • Commence SIS50321 Diploma of Sport and BSB50120 Diploma of Business in Block 1, 2025 (Sport & Business Program)#.
  • Satisfy SEDA’s admission requirements.
  • Be an Australian Citizen, have refugee status, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying to live in Australia permanently^.
  • Be able to demonstrate financial need.

#Student must commence in Block 1, 2025 in the Sport & Business Program consistent with their scholarship. ^Subject to visa conditions.

To apply for a scholarship, please express your interest to the Student Enrolment Manager when enquiring about your relevant Sport & Business Program. If you receive, and accept, a letter of offer, you will then be required to submit a one-page scholarship application form covering the following:

  • Ability to meet the scholarship criteria 
  • Reason(s) for applying for the scholarship and what
    you would like to achieve in the program 
  • Academic background and achievements 
  • Community involvement


The deadline for scholarship applications in 5pm Monday, 28th October.

All applicants for scholarships are considered on the basis of merit providing equal opportunity to all applicants. Eligible candidates will be presented to a Scholarships Committee, which will undertake the selection of the recipient based on the above eligibility criteria.

The Scholarship Committee will be made up of at least three relevant staff members of SEDA and the relevant industry partner.

Applicants will be assessed on:

  • One-page application as outlined above.
  • One academic and one personal referee.


Awarding of scholarships will be made on the following criteria:

  • The impact the scholarship will have on the applicant’s future career in the sports and business sector.
  • The ability of the applicant to share a passion for their local sports club, sports interests or sports and business career aspirations. This can be demonstrated by online communications such as blogs, podcasts, social media, previous work, volunteer or student experience or any other relevant dreams or aspirations.


Preference may also be given to applicants who have experienced long-term disadvantage due to any of the following:

  • Experiencing financial hardship; and/or
  • From a non-English speaking background (NESB); and/or
  • Having a disability or long-term medical conditions; and/or
  • Experienced other educational barriers and/or personal hardship, including but not limited to carers, sole parents.

Scholarship recipients must commit to the following:

  • Positively represent SEDA Group and program partners.
  • Complete all aspects of the program, while making the most of the opportunities presented through the scholarship.
  • Participate in promotional activities of the scholarship, including media and events.

Other Financial Support Options

Sport & Business Program students may also be eligible for funding and scholarships through other organisations. 

Below are some examples that we are aware of. Please check eligibility and details with the relevant organisation. 

SEDA proudly partners with MADALAH Limited to provide scholarships, mentoring support and leadership programs to students of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

For successful applicants, MADALAH tertiary scholarships cover $8000 of the Sport & Business Program tuition fees. Other payment options are available to cover the remaining fees. MADALAH tertiary scholarships open in October each year.

For more information on MADALAH scholarships please visit  

madalah.com.au/who-can-and-how-to-apply

The Tertiary Access Payment is available to students who are considering a move or have moved from regional or remote Australia to
continue their studies (Certificate IV and above) within their first year of tertiary studies following completion of Year 12 (or equivalent).


A payment of up to $5,000 is available for eligible school leavers. If you apply for the payment, you may need to confirm your course details and the address you’ll be living at while studying to receive the payment. Services Australia will contact you to confirm these details. You will need to provide this within 14 days, or you may not receive your payment.

Students can find out more about the eligibility criteria and apply at Services Australia.

SEDA Group RTO:22503 is responsible for the training and assessment and the issuance of AQF certification documents. Collingwood Magpies, Cricket Australia, Melbourne United and Melbourne Victory work in collaboration with SEDA on marketing and promotional services relating to the recruitment of prospective students for this program. Information accurate as at April 2024.