AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME FOR UPCOMING JUNIOR PLAYERS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2008-09 Objectives The objective of this scheme is to award Airports Authority of India (AAI) Sports Scholarships to promising young players with a view to enhancing sporting standards in AAI as also encouraging young talent. Game/Category/Criteria S.NO. GAME 1. Football 2. Cricket 3. Volley Ball 4. Badminton 5 Table Tennis CATEGORY CRITERIA Boys Players who have consistently played in the last two / three years and performed outstandingly in National School Games, All India Inter University Tournaments, Junior/Senior National Championship. Boys Players who have consistently played in the last two / three years and performed outstandingly in National School Games, All India Inter University Tournaments, Junior/Senior National Championship. Boys Players who have consistently played in the last two / three years and performed outstandingly in National School Games, All India Inter University Tournaments, Junior/Senior National Championship. Boys & Girls Players who have consistently played in the last two / three years and secured 1st/2nd/3rd place in National School Games, All India Inter University Tournament, Junior/Senior National Championship. Boys & Girls Players who have consistently played in the last two / three years and secured 1st/2nd/3rd place in National School Games, All India Inter University Tournament, Junior/Senior National Championship. AGE GROUP The Scholarship will be given to the players in the age group of over 14 years (as on 01.04.2008) and under 18 years (as on 31.03.2009) & over 18 years (as on 01.04.2008) and under 22 years (as on 31.03.2009). NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS The number of scholarships will not exceed 60 for the year 2008-09. AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP The amount of scholarships to be granted to the awardees will be as under:Age Group Amount of Scholarship per month Over 14 years and under 18 years Rs.2500/- per month. Over 18 years and under 22 years Rs.3000/- per month DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship will be given for a period of one year extendable to a maximum of 3 years based on the individual’s performance/improvement in his/her event. The recipient of the scholarship will cease to get the scholarship once he/she attains the age of 22 years. CONDITIONS FOR AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS The sports scholarship player will not be entitled to draw any other scholarship / financial aid / stipend from any other source whatsoever for sporting activity. There is no obligation on the part of the Airports Authority of India to give employment to the Airports Authority of India Sports Scholars. He/she will continue his/her studies as well as the game concerned diligently and show improved performance in both. He/She will submit the certificates duly attested by the head/principal of educational institute in which he/she is studying that he/she is a bonafide student or the concerned recognized State/National Sports Federation. He/she shall make him self/herself available for such practice/camp/tournaments/ as and when required by AAI. That he/she shall not behave in any manner during the period under the scholarship, which may cause embarrassment to AAI and also shall not take part in any activity prejudicial to the Law of the land. He/She will also abide by the rules & regulations/stipulations etc. framed by AAISCB from time to time. He/she will not represent any club, institution/association other than the educational institutions where he/she studying without obtaining the prior approval from the AAI. The AAI can withdraw the scholarship at any time without any notice or assigning any reason. He/she is required to obtain the concurrences of his/her parent/guardian in writing duly attested by a Gazetted officer. If he/she accepts any scholarship employment from any other institution, the scholarship so awarded by AAI will cease automatically. The Secretary, of the concerned constituent Board of AAISCB would monitor his/her performance time to time and release the scholarship amount from their annual sports grant. The application will be routed through and recommended by appropriate authority/institution (such as Head/Principal of Institution/School, Secretary of the State Federation/National Federation of the concerned sport) alongwith certified copies of standing of the sports scholar. SELECTION All applications received within the stipulated time shall be considered by a committee duly constituted by the Chairman, Airports Authority of India. Wards of employees of Airports Authority of India would be given preference in awarding scholarships subject to meeting all conditions stipulated. Cases of talented sports persons who are not students may also be taken into consideration for award of scholarships subject to their meeting all requirements and verification/certification by the Secretary of the concerned State Federation/National Federation. Cases of special merit not covered under the above conditions may be considered with the approval of Chairman, AAI. APPLICATIONS The duly completed & signed application together with requisite enclosures should be sent at the following address so as to reach latest by 21st March 2008 :Shri Raju Dureha Joint General Manager(Pers) & Secretary, AAI Sports Control Board Airports Authority of India Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan New Delhi-110003. APPLICATION FORM Please affix one Copy of latest Passport size Photograph here AAI SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2008-09 1. Name of the Candidate (Please give full name, surname first) _________________________________ ____________________________ 2. Father/Guardian/Husband’s Name _________________________________ ____________________________ 3. Present Address (Village, Town, Post Office, District, State, Pin code) (in Capital Letters) _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ 4. Date of Birth (In Christian era) (In figures and words.) 5. Age (As on the 01.4.2008) * attested photocopy of age certificate to be furnished. 6 Telephone Number{Landline} D D M M Y Y Y Y _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Y Y Y Y M M D D Mobile Number 7. a) Whether belong to SC/ST/OBC b) Whether ward of AAI employee _________________________________ 8. Passport Number, if available Date and Place of issue _________________________________ _________________________________ 9. Marital Status _________________________________ 10 Game applied for 11 Specialization in Game 12. Achievement in sports 12.1 At National Level Event Date Venue Organizer Position/Rank Score 12.2 At International Level Event Date Venue Organizer Position/Rank Score (Please give details of the score and position/rank for all tournaments of National/International level in which participated. Attested photocopies of relevant documents should be enclosed). In respect of team games, outstanding individual performance should be highlighted. 13. Academic Record (starting from High School/Hr. Secondary) Examination Board/ Year Subjects University Division/ Distinction Remarks Signature of the Applicant Recommended by Head/Principal of Institution/School Secretary of the State Federation/National Federation of the concerned sport. Name Designation (with seal) Encl. 1. 2. 3. 4. AAI SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2008-09 UNDERTAKING (to be furnished by the applicant) It is hereby certified that I am not a recipient of any other scholarship from any other source. I will continue my studies as well as the game concerned diligently and show improved performances in both. I will make myself available for such practice / camp / tournaments as and when required by AAI. I will not behave in any manner during the period under the scholarship which may cause embarrassment to AAI and also shall not take part in any activity prejudicial to the law of the land. I will abide by the rules and regulations / stipulations, etc., framed by the AAI Sports Control Board from time to time. I will not represent any club, institution / association other than the educational institution where I am studying without obtaining the prior approval from AAI. I will not accept any scholarship / employment from any other institution during the tenure of the scholarship. In case I do so, my scholarship may be terminated by AAI. Signature of the Applicant Signature of the Parent/Guardian NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE TO BE FURNISHED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN OF SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT I have no objection to my ward, Mr/Ms __________________________ being under the sports scholarship scheme of Airports Authority of India. Signature __________________________ Name _____________________________ Father/Mother/Guardian of ____________ __________________________________ To be attested by a Gazetted officer.