Sports Authority of India Scholarships

Sports Authority of India was established in 1984 by the Government of India as an apex body to organize various sports activities in the country.

The increasing sports awareness and enthusiasm generated in India following the spectacular show of the ninth Asian Games at Delhi had much to do with the creation of the SAI which was initially responsible for maintaining and utilizing the sports infrastructure created for the Games.

The Sports Authority of India expanded its operations to promote broad base sports. The amalgamation of the elite academic institutions of National Institute of Sports, Patiala and the Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram in 1987 gave the SAI an opportunity to play a wider role in the development of sporting activities in the country.

Today, the Sports Authority of India plays mentor to hundreds of young sportsmen from all over India, providing them with various training facilities, advanced infrastructure, scholarships and coaching facilities. Sports Authority of India Scholarships is awarded to supports the sportspersons to go ahead in games and sports. The Sports Authority of India assists sportspersons by rewarding financial support under the Sports Authority of India Scholarship schemes.

Details of the Sports Authority of India Scholarships

• State Level Scholarships - State Level Scholarships are 150 per state and 100 per Union Territory in number. The value of each scholarship is Rs.6600/- per annum.
• National Level Scholarships - All eligible sports persons under this category will be considered for the award of scholarships. The value of each National level scholarship is Rs.8400/- per annum.
• Scholarship for College/University Students - The value of this scholarship is Rs.10, 200/- per annum. Only regular bonafide students of a recognized college/university studying in classes above 10+2 are eligible for this scholarship.
• Special Scholarships for Women - Special Scholarships for Women are available to Women National champions (50), Women doing M.Phil/Ph.D In Physical Education (10), Women doing NIS Diploma in Sports Coaching (20). The values of such scholarships are Rs. 18000, Rs. 10000 and Rs. 7500 per annum respectively.

Eligibility and selection process

The candidates are selected on the basis of performance in recognized competitions held between the previous calendar year. A candidate in full time employment is not eligible for the award. The candidates are offered the scholarship for a period of one year. The payments of the scholarships are made through the regional centre of SAI. The male candidates must not be above the age of 18 and the female candidates 19.

Games and Sports covered by the Sports Authority of India Scholarships

Sports under the sports authority of India Scholarships are covered into two disciplines. The list as follows:

Priority Disciplines:

• Archery
• Athletics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Boxing
• Cycling
• Football
• Gymnastics
• Handball
• Hockey
• Judo
• Kabaddi
• Kho-Kho
• Tennis
• Shooting
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Volleyball
• Weight lifting
• Wrestling

Other Disciplines:

• Ball Badminton
• Baseball
• Billiards & Snookers
• Bowling
• Carrom
• Chess
• Cricket
• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Golf
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• Karate
• Power lifting
• Rowing
• Softball
• Squash
• Taekwondo
• Wushu
• Yachting

Sports Authority of India
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports
Old Moti Bagh, Patiala -147001,
Punjab, India
Website - www.nsnis.org