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

  1. Apply at nosmsje.gov.in Application submitted
  2. Selection based on academic merit Selected
  3. Funds disbursed for tuition, living, travel Studies abroad funded

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Bank Account PassbookActive bank account (First page)
  • Income CertificateIssued by Tehsildar (Recent)
  • Latest Mark SheetMost recent academic record (Original)
  • Admission Letter from Foreign UniversityFor Masters/PhD (Original)

Optional

  • Caste CertificateFor SC/ST/OBC (Original)

Official source: https://nosmsje.gov.in/#national-overseas-scholarship

Last verified: 24 June 2026

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