Government Scholarship · Class 9-12, Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG)

SAI Sports Scholarship (Legacy Scheme)

Q: What are the scholarship amounts for different levels?

The legacy scheme provides ₹6,600/year for State-level position holders, ₹8,400/year for National-level, and ₹10,200/year for College/University-level athletes.

Q: Can employed athletes apply?

No, candidates must be active students enrolled in regular academic courses and must not be in receipt of any regular salary or other scholarship.

Q: How are the funds transferred?

Approved scholarship amounts are disbursed directly to the student-athlete's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT.

Sports Authority of India (SAI) · All India

Annual Award₹10k+

Deadline31 Dec

Scheme Name	SAI Sports Scholarship (Legacy Scheme)
Provided By	Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

The SAI Sports Scholarship offers annual cash grants of up to ₹10,200 to active school and collegiate student-athletes performing at state and national levels.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹10k+

Annual cash scholarship of ₹6,600 (State Level), ₹8,400 (National Level), or ₹10,200 (College/University Level) based on performance in the previous calendar year.

Annual direct cash grant to support educational and training expenses of student-athletes.

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
✓Sports Merit Certificates (State/National Level)
✓Bonafide Student Certificate
✓Bank Account details

Selection Process

Merit-based selection of active student-athletes based on positions/medals secured in recognized school, state, or national championships during the previous calendar year.

Renewal Policy

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Not automatically renewed
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student-athletes must submit a fresh application each year with certificates of active performance in that year.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

1
Register profile on the National Sports Repository System (NSRS).
2
Navigate to the SAI Scholarship application link.
3
Enter details of school, state, or national tournament medals.
4
Upload age proof, school certificate, and sports merit certificates.
5
Submit online and track the regional centre validation.

Common Questions (FAQs)

What are the scholarship amounts for different levels?

The legacy scheme provides ₹6,600/year for State-level position holders, ₹8,400/year for National-level, and ₹10,200/year for College/University-level athletes.

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