ONGC Sports Scholarship Scheme 2023-24

The proficiency of the sportsperson will be evaluated based on their participation/performance in National & International tournaments/events recognized by National/International Sports Federations/Associations.

The criteria for Badminton, Billiards & Snooker, Golf, Shooting, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis and Para Games where ranking at the International/National level is available and the same will be considered as criteria for selection for scholarship as given below - 

• The latest national & international singles rankings available on the closing date of the submission of applications will be considered for selection.
• Evaluation will be based on total points scored in both national & international rankings.
• Any tie-in points will be broken in the following sequence -
  • Based on better International ranking and if required
  • Based on a better National ranking

The evaluation criteria for athletics, archery, basketball, boxing, carrom, football, gymnastics, hockey, kabaddi, swimming, volleyball, wrestling & para games will be based on the score matrix.

• Evaluation will be based on performance in national & international tournaments/championships recognized by National/International Sports Federations/Associations held between 1st April 2022 and the last date of application submission.
• One single best performance/achievement in the year will be considered for evaluation as per the score matrix given in the table above.
• In case of a tie in scores of sportspersons, their next best performances will be considered, till the tie is broken.
• If the tie could not be broken by the given criteria, the opinion of an outside expert on the game/sport shall be final.
• In Athletics, the tie will be broken based on better timing/distance/height achieved by a sportsperson in the championships/meets under evaluation.

Note - For detailed information, kindly go through the 'Scholarship Guidelines'.

• The scholarships will be granted for the remaining period of FY 2022-23.
• The maximum age for which a scholarship can be granted is 25 years. Therefore, the applicant’s up to the age of 24 years as on 1st April 2022 can apply for the sports scholarship. 
• Being merit-based sports scholarship, each sportsperson will have to apply afresh every year.
• Everything being equal (in case of a tie of scores for evaluation), preference will be given to sports persons belonging to the EWS category at all levels of representation. The applicant would be required to submit an EWS certificate of the previous financial year issued by the Competent Authority duly notified by Govt. of India from time to time.
• ONGC will neither be held liable for any loss/damage/injury/disability caused to any said sports scholarship holder nor shall indemnify any of the said sports scholarship holders towards such loss/damage/injury/disability which may arise or occur while performing any such sports activity.
• ONGC reserves the right to discontinue the scholarship of any sportsperson due to false declaration/fake certificate, conduct, discipline or any other reason deemed fit by the organization.