YEAR 9 APPLICATIONS

For the first time in 2025 MSA is excited to offer 26 student-athlete scholarships for entry in Year 9. Previously only a very small number of places were available for entry into this year level.  

The application process commences the year prior to entry, when the student is in Year 8.  

***Applications for entry into Year 9, 2025 are now open. Applications will close at 3.00pm on Wednesday 26th June***

After reviewing the information on this page carefully, click here to submit your application.

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection is based not only on existing performance, but potential for development in high-performance sport as well as the suitability for the balance between sport and academic performance, effort and behaviour.

Entry into Year 9 is highly competitive and, in general, most successful applicants are participating at a junior state or national level (or equivalent).

Selection to attend in-person trials is based on a review of sport details and achievements provided in online application by the MSA Selection Committee. Applications are compared to applications received across all sports and the available number of places.

If athletes are invited to progress to the next stage, selection is also based on: 

·       Physical Testing (Including general power, speed (running) and anthropometric testing)

·       Sport Specific Training and Drills

·       Academic Review (academic criteria below)

ACADEMIC CRITERIA

A review of school reports and NAPLAN is undertaken to determine if applicants meet the below criteria. This criterion is used as a guideline and exceptional circumstances will be considered.

·       Achieving a B grade academic average with academic progress indicators at the upper end for their year level.

·       Academic effort high (no comments or indicators showing poor or unsatisfactory academic effort)

·       Behavioural indicators at very good or above.

·       High school attendance levels (80%+)

The MSA Selection Committee may also contact your child’s current school for more information if required.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1. COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION

Before completing an online application, you will be required to have the following information on hand:

·       General Student Details

·       A Head Shot Photo

·       Parent or Guardian Contact Details

·       Sport Details (Club Information, Highest Level of Achievement and Coach Contact Details for the sport that you are applying for)

·       Year 7, Semester 1 and 2 Reports

·       Year 7 NAPLAN

·       Credit card details to pay the $100 application fee. 

Please note that you may only apply for one sport at this year level due to the limited number of places and the very high standard of applicants (Generally State or National representation).

Your application is only finalised once you have submitted your payment. 

Application fee is non-refundable.

Step 2. SELECTION FOR IN-PERSON TRIALS

The information provided in the application is reviewed by the MSA Selection Committee and you will be notified via email the outcome of your application at the start of Term 3.

If you have progressed to the next stage, you will be invited to attend physical testing and selection trials.

Step 3.  PHYSICAL TESTING AND SELECTION TRIALS

Athletes who are being considered for selection will be invited to take part in physical testing and selection trials as part of the talent identification and select-entry process.

You will receive details regarding the selection trial process (including date, time and location) for your selection trials and physical testing at the start of Term 3.

Step 4. OFFERS MADE

Applicants are notified via email if they are being offered a scholarship by the middle of Term 3.

*** MSA has a gender target of 50% male and famles for selections ***

*** As part of a targeted focus on developing performance pathways for para-athletes, with support from Paralympics Australia, MSA welcomes applications from students with an eligible impairment for para-sport. ***