SAI Sports Scholarship (Legacy Scheme) Selection Process 2026
Candidates for the SAI Sports Scholarship (Legacy Scheme) 2026 are evaluated and ranked based on pre-defined parameters. Understand how merit lists are generated, income verification priorities, and the final disbursement flow of the up to ₹10,200 annually benefit.
How Candidates are Selected
Merit-based selection of active student-athletes based on positions/medals secured in recognized school, state, or national championships during the previous calendar year.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for SAI Sports Scholarship (Legacy Scheme) (Selection Process)
Q.How are the funds transferred?
Approved scholarship amounts are disbursed directly to the student-athlete's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT.