Chandigarh Sports Department Scholarship
About the Program
The Chandigarh Sports Department Scholarship offers annual financial rewards up to ₹60,000 to student-athletes in Chandigarh securing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd position in recognized championships.
Benefits & Financial Support
Annual scholarship ranging from ₹24,000 to ₹60,000 depending on the tournament level and position (1st, 2nd, 3rd) secured by the student-athlete.
Inclusions
Annual cash award up to ₹60,000 to cover sports equipment, nutrition, training, and education.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Class 9-12, Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG)
Must be enrolled in relevant courses.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Based on securing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in recognized school, collegiate, or state-level championships, provided the competition category had at least 7 participating teams/players.
Renewal Policy
Not automatically renewable
athletes must apply fresh each year based on their sports performances in the corresponding tournament calendar year.
Application Process
- 1
Download the scholarship application form from the Chandigarh Sports Department portal.
- 2
Complete the form and attach attested copies of sports certificates, school ID, and Aadhaar.
- 3
Obtain the signature/recommendation of the Head of the Institution.
- 4
Submit the completed application pack to the Sports Department office, Chandigarh.
- 5
Wait for the publication of the scrutinized merit list and bank disbursement.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 December 2026
Applications are usually invited in August/September following the close of the academic sports calendar.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Are students of correspondence or coaching institutes eligible?
No, the scholarship is strictly limited to regular, bonafide students of recognized or affiliated schools and colleges in Chandigarh.
Q.Can I apply if I won a medal but there were only 5 participants in my event?
No, the department requires a minimum participation of seven teams or players in the tournament/event category for the results to be valid for this scholarship.
Q.Can I receive this scholarship along with a national scholarship?
Candidates must sign an undertaking that they are not claiming any other sports scholarship from any other State or UT Government for the same period.
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Legal Disclaimer
IndiaScholarships.in attempts to provide accurate information manually curated from official sources. However, scholarship details, timelines, and eligibility can change without notice as per the provider's discretion. Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee selection. Always verify all information on the official Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration website before final submission.
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