The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) continues supporting athletes to be successful in sport, education and life, recently awarding more than $320,000 in scholarships to 118 athletes across 30 sports and 31 tertiary institutions through the AIS Education Scholarship program. As part of this year’s program, Judo Australia national team members Aoife Coughlan and Josh Katz have been awarded scholarships and as such recognised for their work and dedication on the mat and in the classroom.
- Josh Katz, is earning his Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and Bachelor of Sport Management from La Trobe University. He said to the media: "I am incredibly grateful for the support that the AIS Education Scholarship has provided me during my sporting and athletic career. Having the opportunity to continue my studies and continue to prepare for life after sport without the additional financial burden of University fees is a huge weight off my shoulders. It is often very challenging to be able to keep a balance between my life goals, training and competition, but I have always found that study has really helped me to apply myself mentally in a different avenue outside of Judo, and I know that when I look to finish my career in the future, I will have the foundations of qualifications to be able to transition successfully into my career industry." Congratulations Josh.
- Notably Nathan is also completing a Bachelor of Sports Media and currently has an internship with the Australian Olympic Committee.
This clearly demonstrates that it is possible to achieve great things in sport without compromising your career. Well done guys.