Inspire Institute of Sport Scholarship
by JSW Sports
Full Residential Sports Scholarship
A fully funded residential sports scholarship at the Inspire Institute of Sport in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, training young Indian athletes across Olympic disciplines.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
3 years
Eligibility
Open to talented young Indian athletes across athletics, boxing, judo, swimming and wrestling. Selection is through a Pan-India merit-based scouting programme conducted by IIS scouts and coaches at school games, state meets and federation events. Athletes selected join the residential programme in Vijayanagar, Karnataka.
- Grade level
- Grade 5 to 12
- Age range
- 10 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Athletes continue academics through a tailor-made curriculum at IIS while training residentially.
- Prerequisites
- Demonstrated competitive performance in athletics, boxing, judo, swimming or wrestling at school, district, state or national level
- Physical and medical fitness for residential high-performance training
- Willingness to relocate to Vijayanagar, Karnataka for full-time residential training
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Rewards and recognition
Award
Fully Funded Scholarship
Selected athletes receive a fully funded residential scholarship covering training, coaching, accommodation, academics, equipment, medical care and nutrition at IIS Vijayanagar.
Career pathways
IIS prepares athletes for senior national teams and Olympic and Paralympic competition through structured high-performance development.
Recognition
National-level recognition
What it covers
- Residential accommodation at IIS Vijayanagar
- Coaching and training across chosen sport
- Sports science and physiotherapy
- Medical care and nutrition
- Academic curriculum
- Mental conditioning and counselling
- Equipment and competition support
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Initial application screening
- 2Scouting and identification by IIS coaches and scouts at state, school, and federation events
- 3Round 1 selection trials at IIS centers across India
- 4Two-day regional selection camps
- 5Three-week elite training camp at IIS Vijayanagar for further evaluation
- 6Final selection for the scholarship
Rules and guidelines
- Continuation of scholarship depends on performance, conduct, and progress against individualised athlete development plans
- More than 3 absences from training may lead to dismissal from the program
- A doctor's note is required for injuries preventing active participation in practice
- Smoking, consuming tobacco products, alcohol, or illegal drugs are strictly prohibited on campus
- Respectful behavior towards fellow athletes, staff, and visitors is mandatory
- Do not disturb athletes and coaches during training sessions
- Mobile phones must be on silent mode during training sessions
- Scholarships can be revoked due to poor performance, disciplinary issues, strategic decisions, or not maintaining good academic standing
About this opportunity
The Inspire Institute of Sport Scholarship is a fully funded residential programme offered by JSW Sports at India's first privately funded high-performance training centre, located on a 42-acre campus in Vijayanagar, Karnataka. The scholarship supports talented young athletes across Olympic disciplines, providing world-class infrastructure, international coaching, sports science, medical support, nutrition, mental conditioning and a tailor-made academic curriculum.
Scholarship athletes are selected through a Pan-India merit-based scouting programme conducted by IIS scouts and coaches across states, school games and federation events. The institute hosts in-house residential training programmes for athletics, boxing, judo, swimming, wrestling and football, and runs non-residential programmes for archery, rowing, kayaking and canoeing, squash and winter sports.
Selected athletes train alongside national-level peers in facilities certified by World Athletics for the athletics track and World Aquatics for the swimming pool. The campus has produced and supported athletes including Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, triple jumper Praveen Chithravel and world cadet judo champion Linthoi Chanabam, and is recognised by the Sports Authority of India as a Khelo India accredited centre for boxing and wrestling.
The scholarship covers all training, accommodation, academics, equipment, medical care and nutrition for the duration of an athlete's stay at IIS. Continuation depends on performance, conduct and progress against individualised athlete development plans, with the long-term goal of preparing athletes for senior national teams and Olympic and Paralympic competition.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Inspire Institute of Sport scholarship?
Talented young Indian athletes across athletics, boxing, judo, swimming and wrestling are eligible. Selection happens through a Pan-India merit-based scouting programme conducted by IIS scouts and coaches at school, state and national level events.
How are athletes selected for the scholarship?
IIS scouts and coaches identify athletes at school games, state meets and federation events. Shortlisted athletes are invited for trials and physical assessments at IIS or regional centres, followed by medical and fitness evaluation before a final scholarship offer.
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