Khelo India Athlete Scholarship by Sports Authority of India
Up to Rs 6.28 Lakh Annual Support
Khelo India Athlete Scholarship by Sports Authority of India is a scholarship by Sports Authority of India for children aged 10–21, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Duration
Up to 8 years of continuous support
Format
Individual
Time needed
Long-term residential training and competition schedule managed by the assigned Khelo India Academy or SAI training centre.
About This Opportunity
The Khelo India Athlete Scholarship is a flagship Government of India programme administered by the Sports Authority of India under the Khelo India Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It identifies and supports promising young athletes across Olympic and indigenous disciplines with long-term financial assistance and structured high-performance training pathways.
Every year, a High-Powered Committee shortlists up to one thousand talented athletes based on performance at Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, and other Sports Authority of India talent identification competitions. Selected athletes receive support for eight consecutive years, covering training, coaching, national and international competition exposure, education, nutrition, equipment, healthcare, and scientific support.
The scheme covers a wide range of disciplines including Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Shooting, Swimming, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, and indigenous sports such as Mallakhamb, Gatka, Thang-Ta, and Yogasana. Both Under-17 school athletes and Under-21 college athletes are eligible categories under the broader Khelo India framework.
Athletes are not enrolled through a direct open application. Talent identification happens through performance at district, state, and Khelo India national-level competitions, and verified records are maintained through the National Sports Repository System. Selected athletes undergo residential training at accredited Khelo India Academies and Sports Authority of India training centres, with scholarships disbursed directly to bank accounts.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 10 - 21 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to school students in the Under-17 category and college students in the Under-21 category, in line with Khelo India age groupings.
Prerequisites
- Indian citizenship
- Active participation and demonstrated performance at district, state, or Khelo India national-level competitions
- Identification by the Khelo India Talent Search Committee or High-Powered Committee
- Willingness to undergo residential training at an accredited Khelo India Academy or SAI centre
Open to Indian citizens identified as talented young athletes through Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, and other Sports Authority of India talent identification competitions across Olympic and indigenous disciplines.
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Rewards & Recognition
Award
Rs 6.28 Lakh per year
Selected athletes receive an annual scholarship of up to Rs 6.28 lakh for eight years. Approximately Rs 1.2 lakh is paid as a monthly Out-of-Pocket Allowance of Rs 10,000, and the remaining amount covers training, coaching, competition exposure, education, nutrition, equipment, healthcare, and scientific support.
Opens doors to
Education-related expenses are covered as part of the scholarship package, supporting athletes in continuing schooling and higher studies alongside training.
Career pathways
Provides a structured pathway from Khelo India competitions to national camps and international representation, with exposure to high-performance training environments.
Recognition
National Recognition
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Athletes participate in district and state-level competitions in their chosen discipline.
- 2Top performers are nominated to Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, or SAI talent identification events.
- 3The Khelo India Talent Search Committee evaluates performance and potential.
- 4Selected athletes are inducted into a Khelo India Academy or SAI training centre.
- 5Athlete records and scholarship disbursement are managed through the National Sports Repository System.
How to prepare
- https://kheloindia.gov.in/uploads/Khelo-India-Scheme-Operational-Guidelines.pdf
What it covers
- Training and coaching
- National and international competition exposure
- Education support
- Nutrition and supplements
- Sports equipment
- Healthcare and injury management
- Sports science support
- Out-of-Pocket Allowance
Frequently asked questions
Is Khelo India Athlete Scholarship by Sports Authority of India free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Khelo India Athlete Scholarship by Sports Authority of India?
children aged 10-21.
What will my child gain from Khelo India Athlete Scholarship by Sports Authority of India?
Annual scholarship of up to Rs 6.28 lakh per athlete for eight years. Monthly Out-of-Pocket Allowance of Rs 10,000. Funded coaching at accredited Khelo India Academies and SAI centres. Coverage of training, equipment, nutrition, and healthcare. Education support alongside elite training. Exposure to national and international competitions. Access to sports science and injury management support. Structured pathway to senior national teams.
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