ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Age: Scholarship will be given to upcoming players between the ages of 14 to 19 years.
Category: There will be two categories of scholarship: ‘Elite Scholar’ and ‘Scholar’
Elite Scholar: Team Games – Representing the country. Individual Games – National ranking between 1 to 5 in Juniors or Sub-Juniors category or semi-finalist / Finalists of national championships.
Scholar: Team Games – Representing the state team.
Individual Games: National ranking between 6 to 15 in Juniors or Sub-Juniors category or quarter-finalist of national championships.
NO. OF GAMES :
The sports scholarships to be awarded will be for the following games :
|
No. |
Games |
|
1 |
ATHLETICS |
|
2 |
BADMINTON |
|
3 |
BILLIARDS & SNOOKER |
|
4 |
CHESS |
|
5 |
CRICKET |
|
6 |
GOLF |
|
7 |
HOCKEY |
|
8 |
TABLE TENNIS |
|
9 |
TENNIS |
|
10 |
OTHER GAMES |
In ‘Other Games’ category includes the games Basketball, Volleyball, Archery, Boxing, Carrom, Gymnastics, Kabaddi, Shooting, Swimming, Wrestling and any other game (with international medal prospects).
DURATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
The duration of sports scholarship shall be for a period of 3 years. After the completion of the 1st year of the sports scholarship, the performance of the player shall be reviewed. Based on this performance, the sports scholarship will be renewed for the 2nd year. The renewal for the 3rd year will be based on the performance in the 2nd year of sports scholarship.
The Management may discontinue the scholarship granted to the sports scholar keeping in mind the eligibility criteria.
CONDITIONS FOR AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIP
The sports scholarship player will not be entitled to draw any other scholarship / financial aid / stipend from any other source whatsoever for sporting activity.
There is no obligation on the part of IOC to give employment to the IndianOil Sports Scholars.
The application will be routed through and recommended by Appropriate Authority / Institution (such as Head / Principal of Institution / School) along with certified copy of standing of sports scholar in appropriate National / State level issued by concerned Sports Authority.
All sports scholarships will be for a period of three years and will be discontinued during the tenure, in case the performance of the player is not found satisfactory.
The sports scholars will have to submit their performance report immediately after the completion of a tournament with necessary press clipping through the Head of Institution / Principal or from their National / State Association.
The Management has the right to decide awarding the scholarships as mentioned above depending on the vacancies available in the games so advertised.
APPLICATIONS
The sportsperson should submit the application necessarily in the formats given on the website with all columns duly filled alongwith passport size photograph. It is mandatory to send a copy of the birth certificate. Photo copies of relevant press cuttings and the certificates, duly authenticated by their respective State Association or the Principal of their school/college may be submitted. Incomplete applications shall not be entertained.
The last date for receipt of applications will be 30th Sept., 2012 and no applications will be entertained after the due date. The applicant necessarily should be above the age of 14 yrs. & below the age of 19 yrs as on 30th Sept., 2012.
Application Form
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