Bengaluru, Jul 13 (PTI) The Sports School, in association with ISL franchise Bengaluru FC, on Monday announced a national football scholarship program for students across India.

The scholarships, covering both sports and academics, will be offered to students in the U-13, U-15, and U-18 age categories.

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The last date to apply for the scholarship is July 31.

The trials will be held in the second half of August or September, based on government directives.

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The scholarship program comes after the school's announcement of admission for their incoming batch of students for the year 2020-2021.

The program will be handed to the applicants on the basis of their potential in the sport. The candidates will have to go through trials with The Sports School as a part of the application process.

Upon selection, five of the best-performing children in each age group will undergo further direct trials with the Bengaluru FC U-13, U-15 (Bellary-based), and U-18 (Bangalore-based) academy teams.

These trials will allow the players a chance to earn direct entry into the accredited Bengaluru FC academy which is the only Indian club-operated two-star academy by the Asian Football Confederation.

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