GIIS Global Sports Scholarship
The Global Schools Foundation (GSF) has been contributing to the needs of deserving students through various programmes and initiatives. With the Global Sports Scholarship (GSS) programme, GSF aims to provide foundational support to young sportspersons and recognise their achievements at the international and national levels. Along with financial support, the scholarship will also focus on encouraging budding talents by proper mentorship as and when required.
This scholarship is aimed for students who are residents of India, including existing parents and student fraternity of GIIS Ahmedabad, across grades 7-12. Candidates are invited to apply for Global Sports Scholarship for various individual and team disciplines including, Badminton, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Chess, Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Archery, Shooting, Boxing, Weightlifting, Cycling, Diving, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Netball, Martial Arts (Judo & Karate), Wrestling, Hockey, Cricket, Rugby and Squash.
- CBSE
- Grade 7 - 12
- 2 Years
- Categories
- Category A
- Eligibility Criteria
- Winner of the International Tournament as official representative of the Country.
- Scholarship Value
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Sports Expenses : upto 5L per year for 2 consecutive years
Academic Expenses : 100% on Total Fees
- Category B
- Eligibility Criteria
- Participated in the International Tournament as official representative of the Country.
- Scholarship Value
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Sports Expenses : Upto 4L INR per year for 2 consecutive years
Academic Expenses : 100% on Total Fees
- Category C
- Eligibility Criteria
- Winner of the National Tournament as a State player.
- Scholarship Value
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Sports Expenses : upto 2L INR per year for 2 consecutive years
Academic Expenses : 100% on Total Fees
- Category D
- Eligibility Criteria
- Participated in the National Tournament as a State player.
- Scholarship Value
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Sports Expenses : upto 1L INR per year for 2 consecutive years
Academic Expenses : 100% on Total Fees
- Category E
- Eligibility Criteria
- Winner of State Tournament as a District Representative.
- Scholarship Value
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Sports Expenses : NIL
Academic Expenses : 90% on Total Fees
- Category F
- Eligibility Criteria
- Participated in the State Tournament as a District player.
- Scholarship Value
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Sports Expenses : NIL
Academic Expenses : 90% on Total Fees
Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.
Eligibility Criteria (As per Category) +
1) Applicants must have a national / international repute.
2) Applicants must come from a Moderate Income family(with Annual family income of less than INR 5 Lacs).
3) Academic performance (at least 70% marks and above or equivalent grades) of past two years.
4) Must be affiliated with a Sports Coach or a recognized Sports Body/ Federation/ Academy.
5) Pass a skills test and Interview.
6) Be able to demonstrate strong evidence of future outstanding potential.
7) Have consistently played for the last 2 years, i.e. represented their country at national OR international levels in the last 2/3 years.
8) Be members of winner and runners-up teams and first/second or third position holders in individual events at National level OR
9) Have represented / winner of junior / senior National championships/ games for last 2 years OR
10) Have an outstanding achievement in sports at the international level, minimally at the SEA Games and/or at the other Major Games or equivalent competition OR
11)Â Be talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various International / National Level competitions.
12) Applicants must come from a Moderate Income family.
Step 1 : Application – Eligible candidate to submit the online application form.
Step 1A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite documents.
– Upload last 2 Years academic records.
– Family income documents/ tax assessment for the past two years.
Step 2Â :Â One to One Interview
Step 3 :Â Scholarship Approval & Intimation
Step 4 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)
Term & conditions
MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSAL VALUES MERIT-CUM-MEANS SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
GROSS FAMILY INCOME : Below 10L INR to 20L INR
