Financial Relief
Enables young sportspersons to focus on their respective disciplines without the same level of financial pressure on their families.
The ONGC Sports Scholarship Scheme, formulated by the Corporate Sports Division, provides financial assistance to 250 economically weaker, talented young Indian sportspersons aged 15–20. The project aims to help athletes pursue their sporting dreams, bring acclaim and laurels to the country, and inspire younger generations to participate actively in sports.
The scheme supports talented young sportspersons from economically weaker families by providing direct financial assistance during a critical stage of athlete development. ONGC Foundation handles direct online monthly scholarship disbursements and also reimburses eligible health and accidental insurance expenses to strengthen athlete security and continuity.
The scheme is structured around financial need, gender parity and broad access across multiple sports disciplines and competition levels.
Unemployed Indian citizens aged 15–20 with parental income not exceeding ₹5 Lakh per annum.
A strict 50% representation of females is maintained across the overall sports scholarship allocation.
250 annual scholarships across 21 sports disciplines, including Athletics, Football, Cricket, Badminton, Chess and Para Sports.
The programme combines direct financial support with competition exposure, athlete protection and practical sporting support.
Enables young sportspersons to focus on their respective disciplines without the same level of financial pressure on their families.
Scholarship athletes can serve as examples for younger generations and encourage greater participation in organised sport.
Selected athletes may represent ONGC in PSPB and other national tournaments with TA/DA, travel, accommodation and necessary expenses covered.
Scholarship players receive official playing kits including tracksuits, T-shirts, shorts/trousers, socks, caps and handbags.
The scheme supports athletes not only through direct financial assistance but also through insurance, tournament participation and playing-kit support.
