India, Sept. 19 -- National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) invites applications for the second batch of NHPC Sports Scholarship Scheme for Upcoming Sportspersons in five sports - football, kabbadi, boxing, wrestling and para sports. These scholarships are meant for young players of 14-19 years (14-24 years for para sports) with a view to encourage talent and create a pool of sportspersons during their formative years of education.
There is a maximum provision of 10 numbers of scholarships with two numbers in each of the five sports. The applications shall be considered for scholarships in two categories - elite scholar and scholar, based on the fulfillment of required criteria. The details regarding the scholarships are available i...