Free Education For Sports Medal Winners / Participants Of National/ International Events

What is Free Education For Sports Medal Winners / Participants Of National/ International Events?

The scheme of "Free Education for Sports Medal Winners / Participants of National/ International Events" is introduced by UGC, to provide financial assistance to the medal winners\ elite sports persons studying in universities/colleges leading to all the full-time regular courses.

Benefit

**Medals at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries)** ***Tuition Fee and Other Funds:*** Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or other professional courses (*): Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual. ***Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging):*** Actual ***Allowances for special courses abroad:*** As per Govt of India’s norms ***Kit:*** Rs. 15000 per annum **Participations at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries); Medal at Common Wealth, Asian, Afro-Asian Games** ***Tuition Fee and Other Funds:*** Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or other professional courses (*): Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual. ***Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging):*** Actual ***Allowances for special courses abroad:*** As per Govt of India’s norms ***Kit:*** Rs. 15000 per annum **Participation at World Championship (less than 20 countries), CommonWealth, Asian, and Afro-Asian, Games; Medal at Asian Championship (excluding Asian games)** ***Tuition Fee and Other Funds:*** Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or other professional courses (*): Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual. ***Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging):*** Actual **

Level

Central

Ministry / Dept.

Ministry of Education

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

(i) The Scholarship will be provided to the Medal winners of National games and participants in recognized international sporting events recognized by the World University Service, International Olympic Committee, and Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) who have taken admitted to the Universities/Colleg

Last verified

Recently

Benefits

**Medals at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries)** ***Tuition Fee and Other Funds:*** Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or other professional courses (*): Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual. ***Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging):*** Actual ***Allowances for special courses abroad:*** As per Govt of India’s norms ***Kit:*** Rs. 15000 per annum **Participations at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries); Medal at Common Wealth, Asian, Afro-Asian Games** ***Tuition Fee and Other Funds:*** Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or other professional courses (*): Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual. ***Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging):*** Actual ***Allowances for special courses abroad:*** As per Govt of India’s norms ***Kit:*** Rs. 15000 per annum **Participation at World Championship (less than 20 countries), CommonWealth, Asian, and Afro-Asian, Games; Medal at Asian Championship (excluding Asian games)** ***Tuition Fee and Other Funds:*** Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or other professional courses (*): Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual. ***Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging):*** Actual **

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Step 1: Download the prescribed application form (Refer Page No. 5 ).

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Step 2: Fill in the application form with accurate details.

3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

   Step 3: Attach a certificate of participation or medal-winning as proof of eligibility, attested by the Registrar or Principal of your institution.

4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

   Step 4: Verify the form and attached documents for completeness and accuracy.

5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

   Step 5: Submit the completed application form and required documents to the designated authority.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.