Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) invites applications for the Sports Scholarship Scheme 2025-26 to support young Indian sportspersons with exceptional talent. The scholarship aims to help athletes from families with annual incomes below ₹5 lakh achieve excellence in sports.
| Sl. No. | Game / Discipline | Men | Women | Total | Age Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletics | 16 | 20 | 36 | Junior < 20 |
| 2 | Badminton | 3 | 3 | 6 | Junior < 19 – Senior > 19 |
| 3 | Basketball | 6 | 3 | 9 | Junior < 18 – Senior > 18 |
| 4 | Chess | 2 | 2 | 4 | Junior < 19 – Senior > 19 |
| 5 | Cricket | 8 | 5 | 13 | Junior < 19 |
| 6 | Football | 10 | 9 | 19 | Junior < 19 |
| 7 | Hockey | 12 | 11 | 23 | Junior < 21 |
| 8 | Kabaddi | 10 | 10 | 20 | Junior < 20 |
| 9 | Squash | 2 | 2 | 4 | Junior < 19 |
| 10 | Table Tennis | 4 | 8 | 12 | Junior < 19 – Senior > 19 |
| 11 | Tennis | 4 | 4 | 8 | Junior < 18 – Senior > 18 |
| 12 | Volleyball | 7 | 6 | 13 | Junior < 21 |
| 13 | Swimming | 5 | 5 | 10 | Junior < 17 – Senior > 17 |
| 14 | Archery | 4 | 4 | 8 | Junior < 18 – Senior > 18 |
| 15 | Boxing | 8 | 6 | 14 | Junior < 18 – Senior > 18 |
| 16 | Gymnastics | – | 4 | 4 | Junior < 16 – Senior > 16 |
| 17 | Para Sports | 2 | 2 | 4 | Junior & Senior |
| 18 | Shooting | 4 | 4 | 8 | Sub-Junior < 18 – Junior > 18 |
| 19 | Wrestling | 8 | 10 | 18 | Sub-Junior < 17 – Junior < 20 |
| 20 | Carrom | 2 | 2 | 4 | Junior < 18 – Senior > 18 |
| 21 | Kho-Kho | 4 | 3 | 7 | Junior < 18 – Senior > 18 |
Total Scholarships: 250
Female Representation: 50% reserved for women athletes.
| Category | National Level | International Level |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Junior | ₹15,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Junior | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| Senior | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
To financially assist young, talented sportspersons from families with an annual income below ₹5 lakh, enabling them to train and perform at higher levels.
Indian sportspersons aged between 15 and 20 years as of 1 April 2025 can apply. The annual family income must not exceed ₹5 lakh, and the applicant should not be employed or receiving any other sports scholarship.
The monthly stipend ranges from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 depending on your category:
Applications are accepted only online at https://sportsscholarship.ongc.co.in/register from 15 September 2025 to 14 October 2025.
You’ll need:
Selection is based purely on performance and rankings in national or international tournaments held between 1 April 2024 and 14 October 2025. A merit list will be prepared sport-wise.