Indian Oil Sports Scholarship Scheme 2018

Indian Oil Sports Scholarship Scheme is disbursed in two categories: Elite Scholar and Scholar. The eligibility for the same is mentioned below:

• The applicants must be above the age of 13 years and below the age of 19 years as on 1 September 2018.
• For Elite Scholar:
  • The applicant must have represented the country at the junior or senior level, in case he/she is applying for the scholarship in the team game.
  • The applicant must have acquired the national ranking between 1 to 5 in the sub-junior/ junior/senior category or must be the semi-finalist/finalist in a national championship, in case he/she is applying for the scholarship in an individual game.
• For Scholar:
  • The applicant must have represented his/her state team at the junior or senior level, in case he/she is applying for the scholarship in the team game.
  • The applicant must have acquired the national ranking between 6 to 15 in the sub-junior/ junior/senior category or must be the quarter-finalist in a national championship, in case he/she is applying for the scholarship in an individual game. 
• In athletics, only individual events will be considered. Cross Country event will not be considered for the scholarship.
• In archery, all the categories will be considered.
• In swimming, only individual events will be considered. Categories like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly will also be considered.
• The events under artistic gymnastics will be considered for selection.
• In the section of kabaddi, beach kabaddi will not be considered.
• In volleyball, beach volleyball will not be considered for selection.
• In football, futsul / 7 a side football participation will not be considered.
• In hockey, 5 a side tournament will not be considered.
• In chess, only events under the Classical Time Control will be considered.

• The scholarship will be provided for the duration of three years, provided the selected candidates' performances are at par with the prescribed criteria at the end of every year. 
• The selected 'Elite Scholar' will get a monthly stipend of INR 15,000 in the first year, INR 17,000 in the second year and INR 19,000 in the third year. 
• The selected 'Scholar' will receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,000 in the first year, INR 14,000 in the second year and INR 16,000 in the third year.

• A scanned copy of certificate for age proof (class 10th pass certificate with birth date mentioned on it/ school leaving certificate/ passport/ Aadhaar card/ birth certificate issued by Municipality or Gram Panchayat
• A scanned copy of performance certificate - two certificates of the highest performance achieved (at least one certificate is mandatory)
• A scanned/soft copy of passport size photograph

The eligible candidates can apply online for the scholarship by following the given steps:
Step 1: Click here to start the application process.
Step 2: Now, click on the checkbox of 'I Agree' and then on 'Next' to proceed.
Step 3: Fill all the necessary details in the form.
Step 4: Upload the required documents.
Step 5: Now, submit the application form.