Free Education For Sports Medal Winners / Participants Of National/ International Events

Description
The scheme "Free Education for Sports Medal Winners / Participants of National/ International Events", introduced by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, aims to assist medal-winning sportspersons pursuing higher education and motivate them to achieve excellence in sports and academics. Applicable to national medalists and international participants, it ensures their holistic development.

Exclusions
• **CANCELLATION OF SCHOLARSHIP**
• UGC may terminate the scholarship of any student in the case of the:
• (i) Misconduct of the candidate, if any, reported by the University/College/Institution.
• (ii) Unsatisfactory progress report i.e. if the candidate frequently fails in his/her examination will not be given further assistance.
• (iii) The scholarship may be terminated by the Commission, on the recommendation of the University at
• anytime during the tenure and the decision of the Commission will be final and binding.

Benefits
• Medals at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries)
• Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
• other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
• Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
• Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
• Kit: ₹ 15000 per annum
• Participations at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries); Medal at Common Wealth, Asian, Afro-Asian Games
• Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
• other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
• Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
• Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
• Kit: ₹15000 per annum
• Participation at World Championship (less than 20 countries), CommonWealth, Asian, and Afro-Asian, Games; Medal at Asian Championship (excluding Asian games)
• Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
• other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
• Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
• Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
• Kit: ₹ 10000 per annum
• Participation at Asian Championship, World university games; Medal at SAF Games
• Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil:₹7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
• other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
• Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
• Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
• Kit: ₹7500 per annum
• Participation at SAF Games; Medal at National level Competitions
• Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: 75% of Actual; PG: 75% of Actual; Diploma: 75% of Actual; PG Degree: 75% of Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 5000/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual; MBA or other professional courses (*): ₹. 5000/- per month + Actual.
• Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
• Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
• Kit: ₹ 6000 per annum
• (i) The pattern of assistance will be as per the chart mentioned above depending upon the level of performance of the concerned sportsperson.
• (ii) The financial assistance depending upon the eligibility will be reimbursed by the UGC to the university concerned. The university will be responsible for submitting all relevant documents as per the guidelines and the proformas of the scheme.
• (iii) For the loss of the classes of the concerned sports persons because of their engagement in sporting activity, the university concerned will make special efforts in terms of completion of syllabus and attendance.

Eligibility Criteria
1. (i) The Scholarship will be provided to the Medal winners of National games and participants in recognized international sporting events recognized by the World University Service, International Olympic Committee, and Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) who have taken admitted to the Universities/Colleges/Institutions as indicated below:
2. - Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under sections 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act, 1956.
3. - Deemed to be Universities under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 which are eligible to receive grants
4. - in aid from UGC.
5. - Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central/ State Govt.
6. - Institutes of National Importance.
7. (ii) In the subsequent years this scholarship shall depend on their subsequent sports performance.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Download the prescribed application form (Refer Page No. 5 ).
Online — http://www.ugc.ac.in/page/XII-PlanGuidelines.aspx
Step 1: Download the prescribed application form (Refer Page No. 5 ).

Step 2: Step 2: Fill in the application form with accurate details.
Online — http://www.ugc.ac.in/page/XII-PlanGuidelines.aspx
Step 2: Fill in the application form with accurate details.

Step 3: Step 3: Attach a certificate of participation or medal-winning as proof of eligibility, attested by the Registrar or Principal of your institution.
Online — http://www.ugc.ac.in/page/XII-PlanGuidelines.aspx
Step 3: Attach a certificate of participation or medal-winning as proof of eligibility, attested by the Registrar or Principal of your institution.

Step 4: Step 4: Verify the form and attached documents for completeness and accuracy.
Online — http://www.ugc.ac.in/page/XII-PlanGuidelines.aspx
Step 4: Verify the form and attached documents for completeness and accuracy.

Step 5: Step 5: Submit the completed application form and required documents to the designated authority.
Online — http://www.ugc.ac.in/page/XII-PlanGuidelines.aspx
Step 5: Submit the completed application form and required documents to the designated authority.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is There A List Of Documents That Are To Be Submitted By The Candidate Through The University/College?
A: Yes, the list of documents is given below -
1. The candidate is required to submit an application in the prescribed format for availing of the scholarship.
2. A Certificate of the participation/medal winner as per the eligibility mentioned above as proof (Attested By Registrar/Principal).

Q: Is There A List Of Documents That Are To Be Submitted By The Concerned University/College/Institution To The UGC?
A: Yes, every year University/Institution will submit a complete statement of the following:
1. Statement giving the names of the students selected for the scholarship along with their receipt of the scholarship amount.
2. Progress Report to be submitted after the completion of the first year in terms of sports performance and academics.
3. Utilization certificate for the previous grant released.
4. A certificate giving justification for the continuance of the scholarship issued by the Director/Head of the Department duly forwarded by the Registrar/Principal.

Q: Can The Applications Also Be Submitted Offline?
A: No, the candidate is required to submit an application through an online portal i.e. http://www.ugc.ac.in/page/XII-PlanGuidelines.aspx for availing of the scholarship.

Q: How Will The Amount Of Financial Assistance Be Disbursed?
A: The amount will be reimbursed by UGC through DBT mode.

Q: Can Incomplete Applications Be Considered?
A: No, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Q: What Is The Eligibility Criteria For This Scheme?
A: (i) The Scholarship will be provided to the Medal winners of National games and participants in recognized international sporting events recognized by the World University Service, International Olympic Committee, and Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) who have taken admitted to the Universities/Colleges/Institutions as indicated below:
Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under sections 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act, 1956. Deemed to be Universities under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 which are eligible to receive grants in aid from UGC. Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central/ State Govt. Institutes of National Importance.
(ii) In the subsequent years this scholarship shall depend on their subsequent sports performance.

Q: Is There An Age Criterion For This Scheme?
A: No, There is no Age Criterion For This Scheme.

Q: What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
A: 1. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the medal winners\ elite sports persons who are studying in Universities/Colleges leading to all the full-time regular courses including PG Diploma and other professional courses.
2. To motivate the sports persons to achieve higher levels of performance by assisting them financially in relation to education and sports development.
The scheme would be applicable to sportspersons who are medal winners in national games or participants in recognized international sporting events.

Q: Can The Student Who Is Awarded The Above Scheme Be Debarred From Accepting Any Other Scholarships?
A: No, the student who is awarded the above scheme will not be debarred from accepting any other scholarships from any other source/funding agency.

Q: What Are The Consequences If The Student Decides To Discontinue The Studies Without Prior Approval Of The UGC?
A: Any student who discontinues the studies without prior approval of the UGC will be asked to refund the amount disbursed as a fellowship.

Q: In What Case Can The UGC Terminate The Scholarship?
A: UGC may terminate the scholarship of any student in the case of -
a) Misconduct of the awardees, if any, reported by the University/College/Institution.
b) Unsatisfactory progress report i.e. if the candidate frequently fails in his/her examination will not be given further assistance as mentioned above.
c) The scholarship may be terminated by the Commission, on the recommendation of the university at any time during the tenure and the decision of the commission will be final and binding.