National Overseas Scholarship for SC
Central GovtCategory: ScholarshipsMinistry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Provides financial assistance to selected students from SC, denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes for pursuing Master's and PhD programs abroad.
Eligibility criteria
- SC, denotified, nomadic, semi-nomadic tribes
- Family income up to Rs. 8 lakh
- Up to 35 years
How to apply
Application mode: online · Official application portal
- Apply at nosmsje.gov.in — Application submitted
- Selection based on academic merit — Selected
- Funds disbursed for tuition, living, travel — Studies abroad funded
Required documents
Required
- Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
- Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)
- Income Certificate — Issued by Tehsildar (Recent)
- Latest Mark Sheet — Most recent academic record (Original)
- Admission Letter from Foreign University — For Masters/PhD (Original)
Optional
- Caste Certificate — For SC/ST/OBC (Original)
Official source: https://nosmsje.gov.in/#national-overseas-scholarship
Last verified: 24 June 2026