Scholarships Athletes Scholarships Training Highlights History Home AIS Sports Selection of Athletes Australian Rugby Institute scholars are selected from the State Union Academy programs, with the Wallaby succession plan being the highest priority for selection.
Selection is based on the level of excellence and the development potential of each applicant.
As a general rule, applicants would normally be competing at a national championship level and have foreseeable potential to represent Australia at International Level. ARI athletes are provided with coaching, access to facilities and equipment, camps, sports science and sports medicine, travel, accommodation, food and some education expenses. All athletes are expected to study or work as well as to train and compete in their sport.