Sport has always been an integral part of my life and something that I have always wanted to pursue at a higher level. Balancing the commitments of elite sport and full-time study can be really challenging. Receiving scholarships like this one allows me to fully commit to both my sporting and academic pursuits without sacrificing either of them.

Being able to study while playing sport gives me balance and helps me to prepare for a life after sport. It also gives me something else to focus on other than sport. I am hoping that with my degree in physiotherapy I will be able to remain involved in elite sport after my playing career.

Thank you to the AIS for supporting me!