The IAS welcomes nominations for the following sports program scholarships; cycling, golf, lawn bowls, hockey, netball, rugby union, triathlon as well as non-sport specific programs; athlete scholarship program and athlete with a disability program.

The Shoalhaven and Illawarra has a rich history in developing and elevating athletes to higher representative honours, with the academy a significant vehicle in the process.

The academy has produced 11 Olympians (13 medals), 17 Commonwealth Games representatives (25 medals), 11 world champions and 69 senior national team representatives over the past three decades.

For more information on eligibility, selection criteria and to apply for a 2016 IAS Athlete Scholarship please visitwww.ias.org.au and nominations close on Friday September 4.