Archive · 3 Aug 2026
IIT Madras Launches Phase 2 Para-Athlete Scholarship
IIT Madras and the SBI Foundation started a new scholarship program for para‑athletes.
They will pick 80 athletes, 40 men and 40 women, from eight sports like archery and swimming.
Each athlete gets a monthly stipend of 40,000 rupees for a year.
They also get help from sports scientists and nutritionists to improve their training.
The first group of athletes won 70 medals in competitions, showing the program’s success.
IIT Madras and SBI Foundation launched Phase 2 of the Para‑Athlete Sports Scholarship Programme, supporting 80 athletes across eight Paralympic sports.
Each selected athlete receives a Rs 40,000 monthly stipend for one year, plus sports science assessments, nutrition guidance, and personalized support.
The program targets 40 male and 40 female athletes aged up to 35 who have represented state or India in national or international competitions.
Application window is open until August 9, 2026, with selection based on performance history and required documents.
The inaugural cohort won 70 medals (32 gold, 22 silver, 16 bronze) in national and international events during its first year.
- Who
- IIT Madras and SBI Foundation
- What
- Launch of Phase 2 of the Para-Athlete Sports Scholarship Programme
- When
- Announced now; application window open until August 9, 2026
- Where
- India, at IIT Madras
- Why
- To strengthen India’s para‑sports ecosystem with financial aid and scientific support
- Program Name
- Para-Athlete Sports Scholarship Programme Phase 2
- Sponsor
- IIT Madras and SBI Foundation
- Number of Athletes
- 80
- Monthly Stipend
- Rs 40,000
- Application Deadline
- August 9, 2026
- Disciplines
- Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Judo, Powerlifting, Shooting, Swimming, Taekwondo