Free Education For Sports Medal Winners / Participants Of National/ International Events
The scheme “Free Education for Sports Medal Winners / Participants of National/ International Events”, introduced by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, aims to assist medal-winning sportspersons pursuing higher education and motivate them to achieve excellence in sports and academics. Applicable to national medalists and international participants, it ensures their holistic development.
Free Education For Sports Medal Winners / Participants Of National / International Events – Overview
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Launched By | University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education |
| Beneficiaries | National medal winners & International sports participants |
| Courses Covered | UG, PG, Diploma, M.Phil, Ph.D., MBA & Professional Courses |
| Financial Support | Tuition Fee (Actual/75%), Hostel (Actual), Monthly Stipend up to ₹7,500 |
| Additional Benefits | Annual Sports Kit ₹6,000–₹15,000 + Special Allowances (as per GOI norms) |
| Application Mode | Prescribed Application Form (Submitted to Institution/Authority) |
Benefits
Medals at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries)
Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor’s degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
Kit: ₹ 15000 per annum
Participations at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries); Medal at Common Wealth, Asian, Afro-Asian Games
Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor’s degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
Kit: ₹15000 per annum
Participation at World Championship (less than 20 countries), CommonWealth, Asian, and Afro-Asian, Games; Medal at Asian Championship (excluding Asian games)
Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor’s degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
Kit: ₹ 10000 per annum
Participation at Asian Championship, World university games; Medal at SAF Games
Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor’s degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil:₹7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
Kit: ₹7500 per annum
Participation at SAF Games; Medal at National level Competitions
Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor’s degree: 75% of Actual; PG: 75% of Actual; Diploma: 75% of Actual; PG Degree: 75% of Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 5000/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual; MBA or other professional courses (*): ₹. 5000/- per month + Actual.
Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
Kit: ₹ 6000 per annum
(i) The pattern of assistance will be as per the chart mentioned above depending upon the level of performance of the concerned sportsperson.
(ii) The financial assistance depending upon the eligibility will be reimbursed by the UGC to the university concerned. The university will be responsible for submitting all relevant documents as per the guidelines and the proformas of the scheme.
(iii) For the loss of the classes of the concerned sports persons because of their engagement in sporting activity, the university concerned will make special efforts in terms of completion of syllabus and attendance.
Eligibility Criteria
(i) The Scholarship will be provided to the Medal winners of National games and participants in recognized international sporting events recognized by the World University Service, International Olympic Committee, and Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) who have taken admitted to the Universities/Colleges/Institutions as indicated below:
Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under sections 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act, 1956.
Deemed to be Universities under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 which are eligible to receive grants
in aid from UGC.
Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central/ State Govt.
Institutes of National Importance.
(ii) In the subsequent years this scholarship shall depend on their subsequent sports performance.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: Download the prescribed
application form
(Refer Page No. 5 ).
Step 2: Fill in the application form with accurate details.
Step 3: Attach a certificate of participation or medal-winning as proof of eligibility, attested by the Registrar or Principal of your institution.
Step 4: Verify the form and attached documents for completeness and accuracy.
Step 5: Submit the completed application form and required documents to the designated authority.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
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✨ Key Highlights (मुख्य विशेषताएं)
- Free education for national/international sports medal winners (राष्ट्रीय/अंतरराष्ट्रीय खेल पदक विजेता).
- Applicable to full-time regular courses in universities/colleges.
- Over 5,000 beneficiaries (लाभार्थी) supported annually.
- Funded by the University Grants Commission (विश्वविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग).
Benefits
Medals at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries)
Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
Kit: ₹ 15000 per annum
Participations at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries); Medal at Common Wealth, Asian, Afro-Asian Games
Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
Kit: ₹15000 per annum
Participation at World Championship (less than 20 countries), CommonWealth, Asian, and Afro-Asian, Games; Medal at Asian Championship (excluding Asian games)
Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
Kit: ₹ 10000 per annum
Participation at Asian Championship, World university games; Medal at SAF Games
Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil:₹7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or
other professional courses (*): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual.
Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
Kit: ₹7500 per annum
Participation at SAF Games; Medal at National level Competitions
Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: 75% of Actual; PG: 75% of Actual; Diploma: 75% of Actual; PG Degree: 75% of Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 5000/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual; MBA or other professional courses (*): ₹. 5000/- per month + Actual.
Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual
Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms
Kit: ₹ 6000 per annum
(i) The pattern of assistance will be as per the chart mentioned above depending upon the level of performance of the concerned sportsperson.
(ii) The financial assistance depending upon the eligibility will be reimbursed by the UGC to the university concerned. The university will be responsible for submitting all relevant documents as per the guidelines and the proformas of the scheme.
(iii) For the loss of the classes of the concerned sports persons because of their engagement in sporting activity, the university concerned will make special efforts in terms of completion of syllabus and attendance.
Application Process
Apply Online
Apply Now →
Step 1: Download the prescribed application form
(Refer Page No. 5 ).
Step 2: Fill in the application form with accurate details.
Step 3: Attach a certificate of participation or medal-winning as proof of eligibility, attested by the Registrar or Principal of your institution.
Step 4: Verify the form and attached documents for completeness and accuracy.
Step 5: Submit the completed application form and required documents to the designated authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Free Education For Sports Medal Winners / Participants Of National/ International Events |
| Short Title | FESMWPNIE |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Categories | Education & Learning, Sports & Culture |
| States | All India |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 24 May 2026
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