See what matches your child
Matched to class, interests & skills
ONGC Sport Scholarship Scheme - for Young Athletes
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Duration
1 year (Renewable annually based on performance)
About This Opportunity
The ONGC Sport Scholarship Scheme is a prestigious initiative by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. to provide financial support to promising young athletes in India. The primary objective is to empower talented sportspersons who face financial constraints, enabling them to pursue their sporting careers without hindrance and bring laurels to the country.
This scholarship is open to Indian citizens who are accomplished in their respective sports and meet the specified age and performance criteria. The program covers a wide range of sports, including athletics, chess, cricket, football, swimming, and wrestling, among others. Selection is purely merit-based, focusing on the athlete's performance in recognized national and international competitions.
Selected athletes receive a monthly stipend to cover expenses related to training, equipment, and participation in tournaments. In addition to the financial aid, scholars get the opportunity to represent the ONGC team in various competitions, receive playing kits, and are provided with health insurance coverage. This comprehensive support system is designed to foster talent and create future sports champions for India.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 15 - 20 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to Indian citizens aged 15 to 25 years. The minimum age is relaxed to 10 years for Chess, Gymnastics, and Swimming. Applicants must be meritorious sportspersons with achievements at the state, national, or international level. The applicant should not be availing any other scholarship.
Does your child qualify?
WiWit checks eligibility against your child's class, age, and location — and finds more opportunities like this one.
Benefits
- Receive a monthly scholarship of up to ₹30,000.
- Financial support for training, equipment, and other sports-related expenses.
- Receive playing kits with the ONGC logo.
- Health insurance coverage of up to ₹5,00,000.
Academic Details
Difficulty: Advanced
Share with other parents
Is this the right fit for your child?
WiWit matches opportunities to your child's class, interests, and skills — not a generic list. Save this and get reminders before the deadline closes.
Categories
WiWit
Don't miss what your child actually qualifies for
There are hundreds more opportunities like this one. WiWit matches them to your child's class, interests, and skills — so you find the right ones without searching through everything.
- Matched to your child's class, age, and interests
- Deadline reminders so you never miss registration
- Every opportunity verified before it's listed
Related Opportunities
Axis Bank Splash - Art Competition
by Axis Bank Limited
Axis Bank Splash is a national-level competition for students aged 7-14 to express their imagination and creativity on the given theme.
Axis Bank Splash - Craft Competition
by Axis Bank Limited
Axis Bank Splash is a national competition for children aged 7-14 to showcase creativity in art, craft, and literature, with a chance to win scholarships and attend a workshop in Dubai.
Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) (Online)
by Cambridge Asia British Parliamentary (CABP)
An international online British Parliamentary debate championship for school students across Asia, including India.