National Overseas Scholarship Scheme : Apply Now
Are you dreaming of pursuing higher education abroad? And Looking for financial support for pursuing Masters level courses and Ph.D. courses. Then This Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas Scholarship is for you .
Let’s talk about this scheme in details:
The Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas Scholarship is to facilitate the low income students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Laborers and Traditional Artisans category to obtain higher education such as a Master’s degree or Ph.D. courses by studying abroad.
The Scheme provides financial assistance to the selected candidates for pursuing Masters level courses and Ph.D. courses abroad in Institutions, Universities accredited by the Government, authorized body of that country in any field of study. However, Bachelor’s Level courses in any discipline are not covered under this Scheme
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In each Selection Year, 125 fresh awards, subject to availability of funds will be given under this Scheme. You can see the category-wise distribution of slots for various groups eligible for scholarships:
30% of the awards for each year shall be earmarked for women candidates. However, in case adequate women candidates are not available as per the stipulations of the scheme, then the unutilized slots will be utilized by selecting suitable male candidates.
Candidates with unconditional offers of admission to the top five hundred ranked foreign institute, universities, as per the latest available QS rankings, will be selected for the grant of scholarships during the first round of selection.
You can check QS Ranking of university by clicking on this link : QS Ranking of University
In the second round of selection in the year, the following priorities will be given :
i. Candidates having unconditional offer letter of admission from Top 500 QS Ranking Institutions applying in the second cycle.
ii. Candidates having unconditional offer letter of admission from other QS ranked Institutions, who have applied for scholarship under the scheme during the previous cycles or current cycle of the current year for admission.
iii. Candidates having unconditional offer letter of admission from other recognized Institutions, who have applied for scholarship under the scheme during the previous cycles or current cycle of the current cycle for admission.
For Details Visit National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme Official Website :
https://socialjustice.gov.in/schemes/28
However, any financial condition mentioned in the offer of admission such as deposit of fee or any other amount, or proof of source of funds, shall not be a bar for consideration of application under the Scheme guidelines.
To qualify for the scholarship, candidates must attain a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade in the qualifying examination. For Ph.D. courses, the qualifying exam would be a Master’s Degree, and for Master’s Degree courses it would be a Bachelor’s Degree. If a student has completed a Bachelor’s of Engineering after completing a Diploma, the percentage of marks obtained in the Bachelor’s degree will be taken into account.
The prescribed financial assistance will be provided upto completion of the course research or the following period, whichever is earlier.
You can apply for this scholarship from NOS portal only.
The NOS portal will open from 15 February 2024 for a period of 45 days, i.e, till 31 March 2024 for submission of online application through the Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What is the National Overseas Scholarship?
- A Central Sector Scheme aimed at supporting low-income students from backward classes, including scheduled castes, nomadic tribes, traditional artisans, and landless agricultural laborers, to pursue higher education overseas.
Who is eligible for the National Overseas Scholarship?
- Students from scheduled castes, nomadic tribes, traditional artisans, and landless agricultural laborers with specific academic qualifications and income limits.
What are the educational qualifications required for the scholarship?
- For Masters: Minimum 60% at undergraduate level; For Doctorate: Minimum 60% at Master’s level. Also, meeting the ELP scores set by various universities.
Is there an age limit for applicants?
- Yes, the maximum age limit is 35 years as of 1st April of the application year.
What should be the family income of the applicant to be eligible?
- The total family income should not exceed Rs. 8,00,000 P.A.
Can more than one child from the same family receive this scholarship?
- Only two children from the same parent can avail of this scholarship.
Are candidates already studying abroad eligible?
- No, candidates currently studying or settled abroad are ineligible.
Are there any restrictions on the number of family members who can receive this scholarship?
- Yes, only two candidates from the same family are eligible.
Is work experience considered in the scholarship application?
- Candidates with two years of relevant field experience will be preferred.
Does this scholarship cover Bachelor’s degree courses?
- No, Bachelor’s degree courses are not covered under this scholarship scheme.
How many total slots are available for the study abroad scholarship for minorities?
- There are 125 total slots available.
What is the allocation of slots for Scheduled Castes?
- Scheduled Castes are allocated 115 slots.