Who is eligible for the Athlete-of-Record Scholarship?

Verified players who have represented at school nationals, district, state, zonal, national or international level in any recognised sport. Injury-exit athletes and Khelo India / SAI-recognised athletes are also eligible.

What documents do I need?

Participation/merit certificates from your federation, school sport authority, university or Khelo India/SAI. For injury-exit applicants, a medical record from a recognised sports medicine practitioner.

How much is the waiver?

State level: partial tuition waiver. National level: larger waiver + guaranteed counselling slot. International/professional: bespoke package + fast-track admission. Final waiver is confirmed in your offer letter.

Can I combine this with other scholarships?

Athlete-of-Record can typically be combined with merit-based scholarships up to a cap. Full combination rules are explained at counselling.

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Athlete-of-Record Scholarship

Tuition-waiver pathway for verified athletes and injury-exit players.

Quick answer

NASM's Athlete-of-Record Scholarship offers tuition waivers to verified athletes at state level and above. National-level players get larger waivers and a guaranteed counselling slot. International and professional athletes receive a bespoke package. Athletes who left active sport due to injury are reviewed case-by-case with medical record support.

Waiver tiers

Level	Waiver	Extras
State / Zonal	Partial tuition	Priority counselling
National	Larger tuition waiver	Guaranteed counselling slot + capstone access
International / Professional	Bespoke package	Fast-track admission + mentor pairing
Injury-exit athletes	Case-by-case	With medical record support

How to apply

Submit the application form and select "Athlete-of-Record"
Upload your sport CV — events, level, ranking, certificates
For injury-exit applicants — upload medical record
Admissions reverts within 48 hours with a waiver indication
Final waiver confirmed in your offer letter post-counselling

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