Sports & Athletes Scholarships 2026
Explore scholarships for Sports & Athletes students across India. Currently, we have 14 verified schemes tailored for your eligibility.
Why Sports & Athletes Scholarships?
These scholarships are designed to ensure equitable access to education for students from Sports & Athletes backgrounds. Most of these schemes are offered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment or state welfare departments.
Active Sports & Athletes Scholarships
Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) Sports Scholarship
Bihar State Sports Authority, Government of Bihar · Bihar
Khelo India Sports Scholarship Scheme
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India · All India
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India · All India
ONGC Sports Scholarship Scheme
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) · All India
Delhi Government Play and Progress Scheme
Sports Branch, Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi · Delhi
IndianOil Sports Scholarship Scheme
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) · All India
Airports Authority of India (AAI) Sports Scholarship
Airports Authority of India Sports Control Board · All India
GAIL Sports Scholarship Scheme
GAIL (India) Limited · All India
Haryana State Sports Scholarship Scheme
Department of Sports, Government of Haryana · Haryana
Anjum Chopra Sports Scholarship
PUSH Sports (in partnership with Anjum Chopra) · All India
M3M Foundation Lakshya Scholarship
M3M Foundation · All India
Chandigarh Sports Department Scholarship
Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration · Chandigarh
Simply Sport Girls Education and Sports Scholarship
Simply Sport Foundation · All India
SAI Sports Scholarship (Legacy Scheme)
Sports Authority of India (SAI) · All India
Frequently Asked Questions (Sports & Athletes)
Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
Usually, students are allowed to avail only one government scholarship at a time. However, you can often combine a government scholarship with a private or corporate one.
What is the income limit?
Income limits vary. For many post-matric schemes, it is around ₹2.5 Lakh per year. OBC and General (EWS) schemes often range from ₹1 Lakh to ₹8 Lakh.
Which portal should I use?
Central schemes are usually on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). State-specific schemes are on state portals like SSP or SAMS.
Is a Caste Certificate mandatory?
Yes, for all category-based scholarships, a valid Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory.