SAI Sports Scholarship (Legacy Scheme)
Sports Authority of India (SAI) · All India
Amount
₹10k+
Deadline
31 Dec
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Online
Total Awards
1,000
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: General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, All, Sports
- Domicile: 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.
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Submit online and track the regional centre validation.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
31 December 2026
Applications are invited annually on the Sports Authority of India portal.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
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.
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.
How are the funds transferred?
Approved scholarship amounts are disbursed directly to the student-athlete's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT.
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