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The Union Social Justice Ministry is seeking additional funds for the National Overseas Scholarship scheme after selecting 106 students but issuing provisional award letters to only 40, citing limited availability of funds for the 2025-26 academic cycle.
Description:
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Type: Central Sector Scheme
- Objective: To support students from marginalized communities to pursue Master’s and Ph.D. programs abroad, thereby improving their economic and social status.
Eligible Beneficiaries for National Overseas Scholarship Scheme (NOS):
- Scheduled Castes (SCs)
- Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs)
- Landless Agricultural Labourers
- Traditional Artisans
Key Features of National Overseas Scholarship Scheme (NOS):
- 30% of scholarships reserved for women candidates
- Only Master’s and Ph.D. courses are covered; Bachelor’s degrees are not eligible
- Must have unconditional admission offer from a top 500 QS-ranked foreign university (for 1st round)
- Students already studying abroad (through other funds/scholarships) are not eligible
Eligibility Criteria for National Overseas Scholarship Scheme (NOS):
- Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying examination
- Upper age limit: 35 years (as on 1st April of selection year)
- Annual family income ceiling: ₹8.00 lakh (from all sources)
- Focus is on uplifting weaker sections through international higher education access
- Helps promote social justice and empowerment through education
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