The "Sports Scholarship" scheme implemented by the Department of Welfare, Government of Jharkhand aims to boost sports participation among Scheduled Tribe students. It provides sch...
₹2,500/- per year for middle and high school students.
₹3,000/- per year for college-level athletes.
> ***Incentives for Excellence:***
₹10,000/- for athletes achieving recognition at the national or international level.
Daily allowance of ₹200/- and second-class rail fare for national/state-level participants.
> ***Sports Material:***
Hockey sticks, badminton rackets, tennis rackets, bows, arrows, tracksuits, shoes, socks, and carrying bags.
> ***Awards for District and State Competitions:***
Certificates and prizes for top performers in various categories.
**NOTE****:** Support for Below Poverty Line (BPL) Athletes priority access to sports materials and financial assistance.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be a Scheduled Tribe student and a resident of Jharkhand.
The applicant must be studying in a middle school, high school, or college.
The applicant must actively participate in state or national-level sports competitions.
The athletes achieving national-level recognition are eligible.
The applicant belongs to families below the poverty line are eligible.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Welfare Office in consultation with school or college authorities.
**Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Sports Scholarship Jharkhand / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant must be a Scheduled Tribe student and a resident of Jharkhand.
1. The applicant must be studying in a middle school, high school, or college.
1. The applicant must actively participate in state or national-level sports competitions.
1. The athletes achieving national-lev...
What are the benefits of Sports Scholarship Jharkhand?
> ***Scholarship for Student-Athletes:***
- ₹2,500/- per year for middle and high school students.
- ₹3,000/- per year for college-level athletes.
> ***Incentives for Excellence:***
- ₹10,000/- for athletes achieving recognition at the national or international level.
- D...
How to apply online for Sports Scholarship Jharkhand?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
**Step 2:** In the appl...