The Global Schools Group (GSG) has been contributing to the needs of deserving students through various programmes and initiatives. With the Global Sports Scholarship (GSS) programme, GSG aims to provide foundational support to young sportspersons and recognise their achievements at the international and national levels. Along with financial support, the scholarship will also focus on encouraging budding talents by proper mentorship as and when required.
This scholarship is aimed for students who are residents of India, including existing parents and student fraternity of GIIS Ahmedabad, across grades 7-12. Candidates are invited to apply for Global Sports Scholarship for various individual and team disciplines including, Badminton, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Chess, Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Archery, Shooting, Boxing, Weightlifting, Cycling, Diving, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Netball, Martial Arts (Judo & Karate), Wrestling, Hockey, Cricket, Rugby and Squash.
Grade 7 - 12
Winner of the International Tournament as official representative of the Country.
Sports Expenses : upto 5L per year for 2 consecutive years
Academic Expenses : 100% on Total Fees
Participated in the International Tournament as official representative of the Country.
Sports Expenses : Upto 4L INR per year for 2 consecutive years
Academic Expenses : 100% on Total Fees
Winner of the National Tournament as a State player.
Sports Expenses : upto 2L INR per year for 2 consecutive years
Academic Expenses : 100% on Total Fees
Participated in the National Tournament as a State player.
Sports Expenses : upto 1L INR per year for 2 consecutive years
Academic Expenses : 100% on Total Fees
Winner of State Tournament as a District Representative.
Sports Expenses : NIL
Academic Expenses : 90% on Total Fees
Participated in the State Tournament as a District player.
Sports Expenses : NIL
Academic Expenses : 90% on Total Fees
Note *
Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.
Eligibility Criteria (As per Category) +
1) Applicants must have a national / international repute.
2) Applicants must come from a Moderate Income family(with Annual family income of less than INR 5 Lacs).
3) Academic performance (at least 70% marks and above or equivalent grades) of past two years.
4) Must be affiliated with a Sports Coach or a recognized Sports Body/ Federation/ Academy.
5) Pass a skills test and Interview.
6) Be able to demonstrate strong evidence of future outstanding potential.
7) Have consistently played for the last 2 years, i.e. represented their country at national OR international levels in the last 2/3 years.
8) Be members of winner and runners-up teams and first/second or third position holders in individual events at National level OR
9) Have represented / winner of junior / senior National championships/ games for last 2 years OR
10) Have an outstanding achievement in sports at the international level, minimally at the SEA Games and/or at the other Major Games or equivalent competition OR
11) Be talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various International / National Level competitions.
12) Applicants must come from a Moderate Income family.
Step 1 : Application – Eligible candidate to submit the online application form.
Step 1A : Documentation - In the application form upload all prerequisite documents.
- Upload last 2 Years academic records.
- Family income documents/ tax assessment for the past two years.
Step 2 : One to One Interview
Step 3 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation
Step 4 : Notification - Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. VALIDITY
(i) The scholarship will be valid for a period as per the tenure specified in the respective scholarship descriptions.
(ii) If a student is granted scholarship in mid-year in any particular academic year, then that academic year will be treated as the first academic year and shall be valid till the end of the validity period end.
iii)There is no cash or other alternative to the Scholarship in whole or in part, unless otherwise provided at school’s sole and unfettered discretion.
(iv) The Scholarship is as stated and is non-exchangeable, cannot be substituted and is non-transferable.
(v) The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at GIIS, Ahmedabad campuses only and is non- transferrable.
(vi) The continuation of scholarship into the second year will be subject to the review of student performance. Student must achieve at least a score equivalent to the category based on which Scholarship was granted to him/ her
2. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS
(i) During any academic year, if the student is already a recipient of any scholarship/benefit, then the student shall not be deemed eligible for new scholarships or fee related benefits announced for that particular Academic year. In short a student cannot apply for newly announced scholarships or added fee related benefits during the present academic year in case he/she has already received a scholarship for that academic year. At any given time, a student can avail only one fee related benefit, either subsidy or scholarship
(iii) The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship within 7 working days from the date of notification of scholarship results.
(iv) All successful applicants (new Admissions) are required to register within two weeks & join the school within 90 days of offering a scholarship or unless otherwise specifically mentioned by the school.
(v) Students who avail the scholarship are required to complete the full term.
(vi) The scholarship is applicable on tuition fees and is not applicable on one time registration fees, transport/bus fees, uniform and miscellaneous fees etc.
(vii) Students who avail the Scholarships, are required to pay their term fees in full as per school terms. The scholarship refund will be processed exclusively through an online channel. NACH/ECS will be a prerequisite for scholarship to be disbursed.
(viii) Scholarship sum refers to the entire amount disbursed by the School under the said Scholarship.
(ix) In the event any scholarship recipient is required to leave the school in the middle of the term, the student shall not be entitled to any scholarship for that term.
3. TERMINATION :
(i) In case if partial, wrong and misleading information is provided, scholarship will be considered null and void. The scholarship amount which is already credited will have to be refunded back to the school. The school has the right to terminate the scholarship without notice.
(ii) The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the school, the scholarship holder's progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory. The scholarship will be monitored and the applicant will be required to maintain good conduct.
4. BRAND PARTICIPATION
(i) Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing GIIS to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.
(ii) Scholars will be required to take part in community involvement programmes or projects deemed appropriate and/or directed by the school.
5. RIGHTS
(i) Scholarship Committee’s decision is final for allocation of scholarships
(ii) No legal action can be taken in disputes in which claims are raised against school as to annulment, revision or the issue of examination results.
(iii) Scholarship Committee reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and the current version can be found on the school’s website.
(iv) Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the Scholarship programme in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, if it believes the Scholarship programme is not capable of being conducted as specified within these Terms and Conditions.
(v) Scholarship Committee failure to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions in a given instance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision
(vi) Scholarship Committee may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the selection process for the Scholarship programme as it deems reasonably necessary in order to resolve any problems arising as a result of such actions.
(vii) By signing the acceptance form for the scholarships, you explicitly agree to these terms and conditions of the scholarships.