All eligible sports person under this category will be considered for the award of scholarship.

The value of this scholarship will be Rs.10,200/- per annum (12 months) i.e. Rs.850/- per month.

The applicant should be regular bonafide student of a recognized college/university studying in classes above 10+2.

The applicant should be eligible for selection in the combined university team and his/her performance should meet the minimum qualifying standard laid down for measurable events.

The scholarships will be decided on the basis of performance/participation in major recognized International sports events like Olympic Games, World Cup championships, Commonwealth Games/Championships, Asian Games/Championships as a member of the national team .

In case of individual events, students attaining first, second or third position in the National Level competitions organized by National Sports Federations and All India Inter-University competitions organized by Association of Indian Universities, will be eligible.

Members of Winner or runners-up teams at the National Level competition organized by respective recognized National Sports Federations and All India Inter-University competitions organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will be eligible. Besides, individual sports persons exhibiting outstanding performance participating in the said championships, whose team could not reach the finals, may also be considered for award of scholarship based on specific recommendation of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).