Free Education For Sports Medal Winners / Participants Of National/ International Events

The scheme "Free Education for Sports Medal Winners / Participants of National/ International Events" by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, provides financial assistance to medal-winning sportspersons pursuing higher education. It encourages excellence in both sports and academics by covering tuition fees, hostel expenses, stipends, and allowances.

• Medal winners of National Games and participants in recognized international sporting events (recognized by World University Service, International Olympic Committee, and Olympic Council of Asia) who have taken admission in:

• Universities/Colleges under UGC Act 1956 (Sections 2(f) and 12(b))

• Deemed Universities under UGC Act Section 3 eligible for UGC grants Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central/State Govt.

• Institutes of National Importance

• (ii) Continuation of scholarship depends on subsequent sports performance and academic progress.

• Tuition Fee & Other Funds: Actual (Bachelor’s, PG, Diploma, Professional Courses).

• M.Phil: ₹7500/- per month + Actual.

• Ph.D.: As per JRF scale (UGC).

• MBA/Professional Courses: ₹7500/- per month + Actual.

• Hostel Facilities: Actual (Boarding & Lodging).

• Allowance for Special Courses Abroad: As per Government norms.

• Kit Allowance: Ranges from ₹6000 to ₹15000 per annum (depending on level of participation/medal).

• Download the prescribed application form.

• Fill in accurate details.

• Attach certificate of participation/medal-winning (attested by Registrar/Principal).

• Verify form and documents.

• Submit to the designated authority (University/College).

• Universities/Colleges must then forward student applications and required reports to UGC.