Applications are invited from eligible athletes, sportsmen and women for the award of Sports Scholarship under the Talent Identification and Sports Promotion Scheme of Mangalore University for the year 2007-08.

The scholarship carries a sum of Rs 1,000 per month and a contingency grant of Rs 2,500 annually.

According to a press release, candidates studying in first year degree courses in colleges affiliated to Mangalore University, who have represented and excelled in sports and games at the State level, national and international levels, and are less than 20 years of age as on July 1, are eligible to apply.

The applications can be collected from the office of the Director of Physical Education, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri-574199. Ph: 2287265.

Last date of receiving the applications is July 15, the release added.