IIT Madras & SBI Foundation Launch Sports Scholarship Program for Para-Athletes

IIT Madras has partnered with SBI Foundation to launch Sports Scholarship Program aimed at supporting and empowering para athletes.

IIT Madras & SBI Foundation

Indian Institute of Technology Madras in collaboration with SBI Foundation has launched Para Athlete Sports Scholarship Program. Each selected athlete will receive monthly stipend of INR 40,000 to support their pursuit of national and international sporting excellence along with access to scientific training to enhance their performance.

By integrating financial assistance with scientific training, scholarship equips para athletes with resources and mentorship needed to excel at highest levels. This initiative aims for inclusive sporting ecosystem in India while building strong talent pipeline for Paralympics and other international para sport events.

Looking forward to encouraging para athletes, Sanjay Prakash MD and CEO SBI Foundation, said, “At SBI Foundation, we believe in the unlimited potential of the para-athletes of India. Their dedication, talent, and resilience are highly inspiring. With the launch of SBIF PASS (Para Athletes Sports Scholarship), we take another step towards enabling them to chase their dreams and bring glory to our Nation.”

Lauding the funding support, Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean Alumni and Corporate Relations IIT Madras, said, “At IIT Madras, we deeply value our partnership with SBI Foundation and the opportunities it creates. The Para Athlete Sports Scholarship program is clearly aligned with the values of diversity and inclusion in sports that we have been championing over the years. It levels the playing field for para-athletes by opening up avenues for them to aspire, dream and grow on both the National and International stage.”

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