How much does TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) pay?

₹50,000/month + customised training + travel + nutrition + equipment

How do I apply for TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme)?

Apply directly on the awarding body's official portal: https://yas.nic.in/sports/tops. Shishya does not collect applications. Deadline: Selected from existing athlete pool.

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TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme)

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Mission Olympic Cell, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

India's top-tier athlete sponsorship for Olympic/Paralympic medal candidates. Comprehensive support package; selection by Mission Olympic Cell.

Amount: ₹50,000/month + customised training + travel + nutrition + equipment
Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
State: National (all India)
Deadline: Selected from existing athlete pool

Apply directly

Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Mission Olympic Cell, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Open official portal ↗

Eligibility

World-class Indian athletes in Olympic + Paralympic disciplines. Selected by Mission Olympic Cell.

Not sure if you qualify?

Run the Match Wizard. 5 quick questions, no signup, and you'll see which scholarships you actually qualify for ranked by relevance.

Open Match Wizard →

शिShishya Back

You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.— Zig Ziglar

शिShishya Back

You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.— Zig Ziglar

Home · Scholarships · TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme)

TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme)

CENTRAL

Mission Olympic Cell, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

India's top-tier athlete sponsorship for Olympic/Paralympic medal candidates. Comprehensive support package; selection by Mission Olympic Cell.

Amount: ₹50,000/month + customised training + travel + nutrition + equipment
Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
State: National (all India)
Deadline: Selected from existing athlete pool

Apply directly

Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Mission Olympic Cell, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Open official portal ↗

Eligibility

World-class Indian athletes in Olympic + Paralympic disciplines. Selected by Mission Olympic Cell.

Not sure if you qualify?

Run the Match Wizard. 5 quick questions, no signup, and you'll see which scholarships you actually qualify for ranked by relevance.

Open Match Wizard →