Archive · 14 Aug 2025
IIT Madras and SBI to launch Para Athlete Scholarships
IIT Madras and SBI Foundation are teaming up to help athletes with disabilities.
They're giving scholarships to 100 athletes across India.
Each athlete will get money every month to help them train.
They will also receive help with their training through science.
The goal is to make sure everyone has a chance to compete, and hopefully, they can reach the Paralympics and other big international events.
It's a way to support athletes and make sports more inclusive for everyone.
IIT Madras and SBI Foundation launched a Para Athlete Sports Scholarship.
The program aims to support 100 para-athletes across India.
Selected athletes will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 40,000 each.
The scholarship provides scientific training alongside financial support.
The program seeks to foster inclusivity and excellence in sports.
- Who
- IIT Madras and SBI Foundation are providing the scholarship to para-athletes.
- What
- IIT Madras and SBI Foundation launched a Para Athlete Sports Scholarship program.
- When
- The program was launched on August 14.
- Where
- Across India.
- Why
- To support para-athletes and promote inclusivity in sports.
- Partners
- IIT Madras, SBI Foundation
- Program Name
- Para Athlete Sports Scholarship
- Athletes Supported
- 100
- Monthly Stipend
- Rs 40,000
- Technical Assistance
- Acrophase, IIT Madras