gosportsfoundation.in Abhinav Bindra Shooting Scholarship 2014 : GoSports Foundation Bangalore

Name of the Organisation : GoSports Foundation Bangalore
Type of Announcement : Abhinav Bindra Shooting Scholarship 2014

Application Form: https://www.indianjobtalks.in/uploads/31222-ABF-GSF_Scholarships+Application_Form.pdf
Home Page : http://www.gosportsfoundation.in/

Abhinav Bindra Shooting Scholarships :
Abhinav Bindra Foundation (ABF) and GoSports Foundation (GSF) will conduct joint programmes for the development of junior Indian shooters during 2014. The programmes will include scholarships for selected shooters, development workshops for shooters, equipment support, as well as an opportunity for select junior shooters to receive one-on-one mentorship from Abhinav Bindra. This document summarises each of these programmes.

What are the ABF-GSF Shooting Scholarships?
The ABF-GSF Shooting Scholarships are awarded to talented, high performing, young athletes to further the mission of empowering the next generation of sportsmen and women in India.
The ABF-GSF Shooting Scholarships offer timely and meaningful intervention and encouragement for junior athletes in their run up to becoming world class performers.
In the last few years, the athletes supported in various Olympic and Paralympic disciplines have represented India with distinction, winning medals at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and
Youth Olympics, among other tournaments. Some of the Scholars of the 2012 batch represented India at the London Olympics and Paralympics 2012.

Who is eligible for the Scholarships?
** ABF-GSF Scholars are chosen based on a combination of merit, potential and need
** Applicants must be in the top-10 in the country (in their age group) and have demonstrated the potential to represent India at the senior level
** Only Indian citizens are eligible for the scholarship

Age category: 13 -21 years

Disciplines (for both men and women):
** Rifle (50m Rifle 3 Positions, 50m Rifle Prone*, 10m Air Rifle) and
** Pistol (50m Pistol*, 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, 10m Air Pistol)
* For men only

What are the benefits received by a Scholar?
The support and financial assistance made available to the selected athletes through the ABF-GSF Scholarships have proved to be of prime importance at critical junctures in their careers. As part of the scholarships, the Scholars receive:
** Financial grant of up to INR 1.5 lakh to cover certain pre-approved training, equipment and participation expenses
** Access to nutritionist, physical and mental fitness coach and other empanelled experts
** Scholarship merchandise and apparel from partners
** Profile maintenance and performance tracking

Completed application forms should be mailed to the following address:
GoSports Foundation
‘Felicity’, 79/C, 1st Cross,
G. Ramaiya Reddy Layout,
Nandidurga Road,
Benson Town,
Bangalore – 560046
Ph: 080 – 42048046/ 9986979667
You can also email the scanned copy of the application form to: foundation@gosports.in

The application form should reach us on or before 23rd May, 2014.