Overview
A scheme to identify and provide financial assistance to young budding talents in rural and urban Assam.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- State-level Sports Talent Search Scholarship awarded annually by the Directorate of Sports & Youth Welfare to talented young sportspersons of Assam on the basis of the previous year's performance.
- Official website
- https://dsyw.assam.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Residents of Assam
- ▸ Age group 8 to 25 years
- ▸ Participated in State or National level competitions
Benefits
- ✓ Annual scholarship of ₹12,000 to ₹20,000
- ✓ Free training at state academies
Documents required
- ▪ Aadhaar card
- ▪ Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
- ▪ Domicile / residence proof
- ▪ Recent passport-size photograph
- ▪ Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
- ▪ Bank account details (passbook copy)
- ▪ Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
- ▪ Medical fitness certificate
Application process
District Sports Offices distribute application forms.
Official link
https://dsyw.assam.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: District Sports Offices distribute application forms.
Frequently asked questions
When are applications invited?＋
The Directorate publishes a scholarship notification each year for the preceding performance year; forms and guidelines are available on the Directorate's website and at District Sports Offices.