Anjum Chopra Sports Scholarship
PUSH Sports (in partnership with Anjum Chopra) · All India
| Scheme Name | Anjum Chopra Sports Scholarship |
| Provided By | PUSH Sports (in partnership with Anjum Chopra) |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
The Anjum Chopra Sports Scholarship offers ₹1,00,000 annually and 12 months of high-performance coaching to 10 promising female cricketers playing for state teams.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹1.0 Lakh+
Annual scholarship grant of ₹1,00,000 along with 12 months of high-performance cricket training at PUSH Sports Arenas.
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Direct financial assistance of ₹1,00,000 per year
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Includes 12 months of free coaching, match exposure on domestic/international tours, and cricket gear.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Class 9-12, Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG) |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, All, Sports |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Aadhaar Card
- ✓Birth Certificate / Age Proof
- ✓State Cricket Team representation proof / scorecard
- ✓Bonafide Student Certificate (if studying)
- ✓Recommendation letter from coach/club
Selection Process
A screening committee led by former Indian Captain Anjum Chopra and head coach Puru Singh conducts net trials and interviews to select 10 female cricketers annually.
Renewal Policy
Annual review based on matches played, batting/bowling statistics, and fitness parameters cleared during the scholarship year.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Access the PUSH Sports official portal (pushsports.in).
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Open the Anjum Chopra Sports Scholarship application page.
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Fill in details of state-level matches and statistics.
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Upload age proof, Aadhaar, and cricket scorecards/certificates.
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Submit online. Shortlisted candidates are invited for net trials in Delhi NCR.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Is this scholarship open to boys?
No, this specific scholarship is exclusively for female cricketers between 14 and 25 years of age.
What level of competitive play is required?
The applicant must represent a state cricket team or have played in recognized BCCI domestic tournaments (e.g. U-15, U-19, U-23, or Senior Nationals).
Where are the selection trials conducted?
Selection trials (nets and physical drills) are held at designated PUSH Sports Arena grounds, usually in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
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