National Overseas Scholarship 2024-2026: Full Funding for SC/ST Students Abroad
Explore the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) details for SC, ST, and Landless Agriculture Laborers for the academic year 2025-26. Learn about eligibility, fu
The National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) is a prestigious central sector scheme designed to provide financial assistance to selected students from marginalized communities to pursue Master's level courses or Ph.D. abroad. Managed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, this scheme aims to elevate the economic and social status of underprivileged students through international exposure.
What is this scheme?
The National Overseas Scholarship is a fully-funded government initiative providing financial support to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, and Traditional Artisans. It covers tuition fees, airfare, and living expenses for postgraduate and doctoral studies in international universities across various fields including Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Humanities.
Who is eligible?
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, Denotified, Nomadic/Semi-Nomadic tribes, or be a Landless Agricultural Labourer/Artisan.
- The candidate must be below 35 years of age as of the first day of April in the selection year.
- For Master's degree: Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade in the undergraduate degree.
- For Ph.D.: Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade in the Master's degree.
- Total family income from all sources must not exceed INR 8,00,000 per annum.
- Not more than two children of the same parents/guardians are eligible for the scholarship.
- Applicants must have a valid offer of admission from an overseas university ranked within the top 500 as per QS Rankings.
How much money?
The scholarship provides full tuition fee coverage, an annual maintenance allowance (approx. USD 15,400 in the USA or GBP 9,900 in the UK), contingency allowance, visa fees, medical insurance premiums, and airfare as per latest notification, verify on official portal.
Documents needed
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate (Current Financial Year)
- Date of Birth Proof (10th Standard Certificate)
- All Academic Marksheets and Degree Certificates
- Valid Passport Copy
- Offer Letter from a top 500 QS ranked Foreign University
- Self-Declaration regarding total family income
How to apply (step by step)
- Visit the official portal of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (NOS portal).
- Register as a new user by providing basic details and creating a login ID.
- Login and fill out the detailed application form with academic and personal information.
- Upload the required scanned documents in the specified format.
- Submit the application before the deadline and keep a printed copy for reference.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for the verification process.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opening Date | Usually February of the selection year |
| Application Closing Date | As per latest notification, verify on official portal |
| Result Announcement | Expected June/July of the selection year |
Conclusion
The National Overseas Scholarship is a life-changing opportunity for students belonging to Scheduled Castes and disadvantaged tribes to gain global education without the burden of financial debt. Eligible students are encouraged to secure their admissions early and keep their documents ready to apply as soon as the portal opens for the 2025-26 session.
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