The AIS Education Scholarship is important to me because it shows Australia that our major sporting institute encourages athletes to develop a skill set off the track which sets them up for life after the conclusion of their sporting careers.

This is not only crucial to the welfare of the athletes after they finish up with sport but also encourages athletes to possibly use education to give back to sport within Australia. An example of this, would be an athlete acquiring a law degree which not only creates a safety net for life after sport but can attract this ex-athlete back into the sport through athlete management. This is a win for the athlete and the sport overall.