Scholarship
Sports Scholarship Jharkhand(SSJ)
Overview
About SSJ
The Sports Scholarship is a state welfare programme of the Government of Jharkhand, run by its Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare. It supports Scheduled Tribe student-athletes in the state, from the middle-school stage through college, who take part in organised sports. Implementation is handled through the District Welfare Office, which coordinates with schools, colleges and local administrations.
The purpose is to encourage sports participation and back promising Scheduled Tribe students so that talent is not lost for want of funds or equipment. The support is composite. It combines annual scholarships for student-athletes, additional incentives for those who gain recognition at the national or international level, travel and daily-allowance support for players attending state and national events, sports materials such as hockey sticks, rackets, archery equipment, tracksuits and shoes, and awards for strong performances at district and state competitions.
Eligibility is narrow. You must be a Scheduled Tribe student who is a resident of Jharkhand, studying in a middle school, high school or college, and actively competing at the state or national level. Applicants from families below the poverty line are given priority for both sports materials and financial help. The scheme runs offline, with applications made at the District Welfare Office against proofs of residence, caste, income and sports participation.
Sources: myScheme - Sports Scholarship (Jharkhand) · Government of Jharkhand - Sports Scholarship scheme guidelines
Who runs it
Provider
Jharkhand State Government
State / UT Government
Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Sports & Culture |
| Beneficiaries | Sportsperson |
| Benefit type | Composite |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant must be a Scheduled Tribe student and a resident of Jharkhand. | |
| The applicant must be studying in a middle school, high school, or college. | |
| The applicant must actively participate in state or national-level sports competitions. | |
| The athletes achieving national-level recognition are eligible. | |
| The applicant belongs to families below the poverty line are eligible. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Scholarship for Student-Athletes: ₹2,500/- per year for middle and high school students.
- ₹3,000/- per year for college-level athletes.
- Incentives for Excellence: ₹10,000/- for athletes achieving recognition at the national or international level.
- Daily allowance of ₹200/- and second-class rail fare for national/state-level participants.
- Sports Material: Hockey sticks, badminton rackets, tennis rackets, bows, arrows, tracksuits, shoes, socks, and carrying bags.
- Awards for District and State Competitions: Certificates and prizes for top performers in various categories.
- NOTE: Support for Below Poverty Line (BPL) Athletes priority access to sports materials and financial assistance.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
SSJ – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.