Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
National Overseas Scholarship for SC/ST Students Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Passport
- Visa
- Admission Offer (Foreign)
- Income/Caste Certificates
- Marksheets
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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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