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
IndianOil Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
GAIL Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenGAIL (India) Limited
Haryana State Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenDepartment of Sports, Government of Haryana
Chandigarh Sports Department Scholarship
Applications OpenSports Department, Chandigarh Administration
Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) Sports Scholarship
Applications OpenBihar State Sports Authority, Government of Bihar
Khelo India Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Applications OpenMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
ONGC Sports Scholarship Scheme
Applications OpenOil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Delhi Government Play and Progress Scheme
Applications OpenSports Branch, Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi
Airports Authority of India (AAI) Sports Scholarship
Applications OpenAirports Authority of India Sports Control Board
Anjum Chopra Sports Scholarship
Applications OpenPUSH Sports (in partnership with Anjum Chopra)
M3M Foundation Lakshya Scholarship
Applications OpenM3M Foundation
Simply Sport Girls Education and Sports Scholarship
Applications OpenSimply Sport Foundation
SAI Sports Scholarship (Legacy Scheme)
Applications OpenSports Authority of India (SAI)
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.