Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
National Overseas Scholarship for SC/ST Students Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹8,00,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for National Overseas Scholarship for SC/ST Students
Q.Who can apply for the Scholarship?
Scheduled Castes, De-notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Traditional Artisans, Landless Agricultural Labourers[3]
Q.What is the eligibility criterion?
(i) Age below 35 as on 1st April of every Selection Year. (ii) Family Income less than Rs. 8,00,000/- per annum. (iii) Unconditional offer of admission to top 500 QS ranked foreign Institutes/Universities[3]
Q.How much financial assistance is provided?
Tuition Fees, Maintenance allowance (US$ 15,400/- annually except UK GBP 9,900/-), Contingency allowance, Visa fees, Equipment allowance, Medical insurance, Air passage, Local Travel[3]
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