National Sports Talent Search Grant for STC 2019

To be eligible, the candidate must:

• Be 12 years to 18 years for individual sports
• Be 10 years to 18 years for team sports

Note: Relaxation by DG SAI can be granted on an exceptional basis and after fulfilling certain conditions, limited to 25% of the new induction.

The financial grant is awarded in the following manner:

For resident trainees:

• Boarding Expenses (per day per head) Non-Hilly Areas for 330 days- INR 225
• Per day per head for Hilly Areas for 330 Days- INR 250
• Sports kit (per trainee per annum) (Max. INR 5000)- INR 12000
• Competition Exposure (per trainee per annum)  
• Education Expenses (per trainee per annum)  
• Medical Expenses (per trainee per annum)  
• Insurance (per trainee per annum)    
• Other Expenses (per trainee per annum)

For non-resident trainee:

• Sports Kit (per trainee per year) - INR 4000
• Competition exposure (per trainee per annum)- INR 3000
• Stipend (per trainee per year)- INR 6000
• Insurance (per trainee p.a.)- INR 150

Apply to a scheme in a simple process shown below:
Step 1: Visit and register on the site by clicking on the "Register" button.
Step 2: Create a profile.
Step 3: In order to get shortlisted, provide as much information as you can especially if you have been a sportsperson and participated in competitions before.
Step 4: Apply for the scheme - "SAI Training Centre(s)" before the deadline.

Note: Parents can apply on behalf of their ward.

• Scheme start date - 01/04/2017
• Scheme end date - 31/03/2019