National Overseas Scholarship Scheme

National Overseas Scholarship Scheme : Recently, the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has sought an increased budget allocation for the National Overseas Scholarship scheme to strengthen its implementation and accommodate a greater number of beneficiaries.

• About National Overseas Scholarship Scheme : Central Sector Scheme to support low-income students from marginalized communities in pursuing Master’s and Ph.D. degrees abroad.

o Target Beneficiaries: Students belonging to: Scheduled Castes (SCs), Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans.

o A total of 125 new scholarships are awarded annually, subject to fund availability(30% of scholarships are reserved for female candidates).

• Eligibility Criteria: Applicant must be below 35 years of age as of 1st April of the selection year.

o Academic Requirement: Must have secured at least 60% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.

o Admission Criteria: Must have an unconditional offer of admission to a recognized Master's or Ph.D. program from an accredited university/institute abroad.

o Income Limit: The total family income (from all sources) should be less than or equal to ₹8 lakh per annum.