Research Grants - Individual

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

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the medal winners / elite sportspersons who are studying in Universities/Colleges leading to all the full time regular courses including PG Diploma and other professional courses. The Scholarship will be provided to the Medal winners of National games and participants in recognized international sporting events recognized by World University Service, International Olympic Committee and Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) who have taken admission in the Universities/Colleges/Institutions.

Ministry: Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt of India

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission (UGC)

Funding Cycle: Round the year

Duration: Depending on the course - 2 or 3 or 5 years

Purpose: Capacity Building