Government of India Initiative for Young Talented Athletes
₹6.28 Lakh/year Package | ₹10,000/month Allowance | Renewable up to 8 Years
Quick Highlights
Particulars
Details
Scheme Name
Khelo India Sports Scholarship Scheme
Organization
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
Opportunity Type
Sports Scholarship
Funding Type
Fully Funded
Total Package
₹6.28 Lakh/year
Monthly Allowance
₹10,000 (₹1.2 Lakh/year)
Training Support
₹5.08 Lakh/year
Eligible Applicants
Talented Young Athletes
Education Levels
Class 9-12, UG, PG
Income Limit
No Income Bar
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Status
Applications Open
Opportunity Overview
Particular
Details
Host Organization
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, GoI
Scheme
Khelo India Sports Scholarship
Programme Type
Sports Scholarship
Funding Category
Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants
Young Athletes
Location
All India
Application Mode
Online (NSRS)
About the Programme
The Khelo India Sports Scholarship provides identified talented young athletes with a package worth ₹6.28 Lakh per year, including a ₹1.2 Lakh out-of-pocket annual allowance. The scheme aims to identify and nurture young sporting talent across India.
Benefits & Financial Support
Benefit
Details
Total Package
₹6.28 Lakh/year
Monthly Allowance
₹10,000 (₹1.2 Lakh/year via DBT)
Training Support
₹5.08 Lakh/year
Coaching
Fully covered
Boarding & Lodging
At Khelo India Academies
Nutrition
Fully covered
Sports Kits
Provided
Medical Insurance
Fully covered
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Details
Education Level
Class 9-12, Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG)
Category
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, All
Income Limit
No Income Bar
Sports Performance
Recognized school, state, national tournaments
Selection Process
Stage
Details
NSRS Registration
Register on National Sports Repository System
Talent Scouting
State, national trials (KIRTI)
Competitions
Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) or University Games (KIUG)
Bio-Profiling
Physical and fitness tests
Final Selection
Khelo India Athlete (KIA) letter & academy mapping
The Khelo India Sports Scholarship Scheme is India's premier sports development initiative offering a comprehensive ₹6.28 Lakh/year package. Athletes receive ₹10,000/month allowance plus fully covered training, coaching, and academy costs. The scholarship is renewable annually up to 8 years. Selection is through talent scouting at recognized tournaments. This is an excellent opportunity for young athletes to pursue sporting excellence.
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