The GIIS Global Sports Scholarship, provided by the Global Indian International School (GIIS), is available for students in Class 1 to 12 who have demonstrated exceptional skills in sports and achieved recognition at national, international, and state levels.
Applicants are welcome to apply for the scholarship in a variety of sports, both individual and team-based. The sports include Badminton, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Chess, Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Archery, Shooting, Boxing, Weightlifting, Cycling, Driving, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Netball, Traditional Games (Kho-Kho, Kabaddi), Martial Arts (Judo & Karate), Wrestling, Hockey, Cricket, Rugby, and Squash.
Those chosen for the scholarship will have all their academic expenses covered, and they will also be provided with sports-related funding, up to a maximum of INR 6,00,000 per year, for three consecutive years.
Eligibility:-
To be eligible, you need to:
1. Be an Indian citizen.
2. Currently be a student in Classes 1 to 12.
3. Have a family annual income of less than INR 5,00,000.
4. Maintain good academic performance for the past two years.
5. Be associated with a Sports Coach or a recognized Sports Body/Federation/Academy.
6. Either be a member of winning or runner-up teams, or achieve first, second, or third positions in individual events at State or National levels.
7. Consistently participate for the last 2 years for your country/state, national, or international levels in the last 2/3 years and should be within 500 ranks in the national ranking/within 100 in the state ranking.
8. Have represented/won sub-junior/junior/senior National championships/games for the last 2 years.
Benefits:-
| Category | Eligibility criteria | Benefits |
| A | Awarded at International Sports | Sports Expenses: 100% subject to a max of INR 6 lacs per year for 3 consecutive years Academic Expenses: 100% of Total Fees |
| B | Represented at International Sports | Sports Expenses: 100% subject to a max of INR 4 lacs per year for 3 consecutive years Academic Expenses: 100% of Total Fees |
| C | Awarded at National Sports | Sports Expenses: 100% subject to a max of INR 2.25 lacs per year for 3 consecutive years Academic Expenses: 100% of Total Fees |
| D | Represented at National Sports | Sports Expenses: 100% subject to a max of INR 1.25 lacs per year for 3 consecutive years |
| E | Awarded at State Level | Sports Expenses: 90% subject to a max of INR 75,000 per year for 3 consecutive years Academic Expenses: 90% of Total Fees |
| F | Represented at State Level | Sports Expenses: 90% subject to a max of INR 25,000 per year for 3 consecutive years Academic Expenses: 90% of Total Fees |
Please note that expenses for transportation, books, and uniforms are not covered or included.
Documents Needed:-
- Identity proof,
- Certificates and mark sheets,
- Income certificate,
- Self-declaration form for gross family income.
Ways to apply:-
To apply for the scholarship, eligible candidates can follow these steps:
Log in to https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship.
1. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button.
2. Register by clicking on the ‘Register’ button and provide the necessary details. (If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
3. Find the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the page.
4. Complete all required details, upload necessary documents, and then click ‘Submit‘.