Sport and Study in the Faculty of Economics and Business
Congratulations to our elite Olympic athletes
The Faculty of Economics and Business proudly recognises the achievements of its nine Olympic athletes who all competed admirably at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Of this group Robin Bell won a bronze medal in the C1 Men's Canoeing while Francis Hegerty bagged a Silver medal in Rowing with his partner Matt Ryan.
Other athletes who are currently completing degrees at the Faculty include:
- Trent Franklin (Water polo) GDipCom
- Sam McGreggor (Water Polo) BCom
- Rob Maitland (Water Polo) MCom
- Thomas Whalan (Water Polo) BCom/BLaws
- Marty Rabjohns (Rowing) MBus
- Lachlan Renshaw (800m Running) BCom
- Terence Albert (Rowing) BCom
The Faculty Economics and Business believes high level study is a natural fit with elite sportsmanship and offers highly flexible study options for all committed athletes.
Sports Scholarships
The Faculty offers, in conjunction with Sydney University Sports, a Scholarship for Outstanding Academic and Sporting Achievement.
The scholarship valued at $10,000 per annum is awarded annually to two talented athletes based on academic merit, who are already competing at state and/or national levels and will be undertaking a degree with the Faculty of Economics and Business.
Contact Details
For more information about the elite sports program or a scholarship at the Faculty of Economics and Business please contact Lisa Mauritz, Scholarship and Prizes Co-ordinator or visit the scholarships web page.