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Girls for Gold Scholarship Programme by GoSports Foundation
4-Year Athlete Scholarship
Girls for Gold Scholarship Programme by GoSports Foundation is a scholarship by GoSports Foundation for students in Class 8–12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 8–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Four-year programme cycle
Format
Individual
Time needed
Full-time high-performance training at a partner academy alongside school or college education, with year-round coaching, competition exposure and support services.
About This Opportunity
Girls for Gold is a flagship scholarship and athlete development programme launched in 2023 by GoSports Foundation in collaboration with Infosys Foundation. The programme is designed to identify and nurture junior and emerging women athletes from India who show the potential to compete on the international stage. It builds a holistic ecosystem combining scholarships, expert coaching, qualified support staff and tech-enabled training facilities at partner academies.
The programme runs an initial four-year cycle and currently supports women athletes aged 13 to 19 across six sporting disciplines: shooting, boxing, weightlifting, table tennis, badminton and athletics. Selected athletes train at a curated network of high-performance academies, including Lakshya Shooting Club in Mumbai, Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation in Imphal, Sathish Sivalingam Weightlifting Foundation in Vellore, Raman TT High-Performance Centre in Chennai, Yadav Pro Badminton Academy in Bengaluru and the Usha School of Athletics.
Beyond financial support, the programme follows a three-pronged approach. It develops cohorts of internationally competitive women athletes who can act as future role models, builds a pipeline of qualified women coaches and support staff, and ensures access to world-class training infrastructure. Athletes also receive guidance on nutrition, injury management, sports psychology and competition exposure.
The initiative is positioned as a long-term pathway rather than a one-off grant. Selection is academy-led: partner academies nominate promising junior women athletes already training within their high-performance pipelines, who are then inducted into the Girls for Gold cohort following review by GoSports Foundation and Infosys Foundation.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 8–12
- Age Range
- 13 - 19 years
- Gender
- female only
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Indian national, female, aged between 13 and 19 years
- Active training at a GoSports Foundation partner academy in shooting, boxing, weightlifting, table tennis, badminton or athletics
- Demonstrated competitive performance at state or national level
- Coach or academy nomination as a potential international-level talent
Girls for Gold supports Indian women athletes aged 13 to 19 who train in shooting, boxing, weightlifting, table tennis, badminton or athletics at one of GoSports Foundation's partner high-performance academies. Selection is academy-nominated and requires evidence of national-level performance and the potential to compete at the international level.
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Rewards & Recognition
Award
Multi-year scholarship
Multi-year scholarship support delivered through partner academies, covering training, coaching, competition and sports science needs.
Career pathways
A structured pathway towards senior national selection and international competition in the athlete's Olympic discipline.
Recognition
National Cohort Recognition
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Train at one of the GoSports Foundation partner academies in shooting, boxing, weightlifting, table tennis, badminton or athletics.
- 2Be nominated by the partner academy's head coach based on performance, attitude and potential.
- 3Participate in the GoSports Foundation and Infosys Foundation review of nominated athletes.
- 4On selection, sign on as part of the Girls for Gold cohort and begin structured high-performance support.
What it covers
- Athlete scholarship support
- Advanced coaching at partner academy
- Competition participation and travel
- Nutrition guidance
- Injury management and sports science support
- Access to tech-enabled training facilities
Fees & financial support
Fee details
There is no application fee for the Girls for Gold Scholarship Programme.
Financial support
The programme provides multi-year scholarship support to selected junior women athletes, delivered through partner academies and the foundation's programme operations.
Frequently asked questions
Is Girls for Gold Scholarship Programme by GoSports Foundation free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Girls for Gold Scholarship Programme by GoSports Foundation?
Students in Class 8–12. children aged 13-19. female students only.
What will my child gain from Girls for Gold Scholarship Programme by GoSports Foundation?
Multi-year scholarship support across a four-year cycle. Access to a curated network of high-performance partner academies. Expert coaching in shooting, boxing, weightlifting, table tennis, badminton or athletics. Competition travel and exposure support. Sports science, nutrition and injury management services. Mentorship and pathway support from GoSports Foundation. Recognition as part of an Infosys Foundation backed national cohort.
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