Scholarships and Stipends

About This Scheme

The scheme "Scholarships and Stipends" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to promote excellence in sports by offering financial support to individuals who have represented the state at national-level events and have won medals. This initiative is designed to reduce the financial burden on athletes and to recognize their achievements at the national level, thereby motivating them to continue their athletic pursuits and strive for excellence. The scheme is implemented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat.

Eligibility

- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat. - The applicant should be a male. - The applicant should have participated in a national-level sports event. - The applicant should have won a medal at the national level to be eligible for the scholarship.

Benefits

- Scholarships: ₹2,500/- per player is awarded to athletes who have won medals at the national level. - Stipends: ₹2,000/- per player is awarded to athletes who have participated at the national level, irrespective of winning.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.