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This scheme is under Development and Welfare Board for De-Notified Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC), National Overseas Scholarship (NOS)
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Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas Scholarship

Ensuring access to quality residential education for meritorious Scheduled Caste students in top schools across India.

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About the Scheme

Beneficiaries: Indian graduate students pursuing Masters and Ph.D courses abroad

Eligibility:

1) Have Atleast 60% marks or equivalent grade for the qualifying exam, For Masters: Qualifying exam is Bachelor’s. For PhD, Qualifying exam is Master’s.

2) The applicant must be of age 35 or less on 1st April of the selection year

3) Total Family Income per annum must not exceed 8 lakhs per annum.

4) College/University must be ranked in top 500 as per QS World Rankings

5) Applicant must belong to OBC/SC/EWS or DNT community.

6) There are 6 seats out of 125 reserved for DNT and Semi Nomadic Tribes

Benefits & Financial Assistance

1) Annual Maintenance Allowance: 15400USD/ 9900 British Pounds

2) Annual Contingency Allowance: 1500 Dollars

3) Total Tuition Fees

4) Total Visa Fees

5) Medical Insurance Premium

6) Incidental Journey Allowance and Equipment Allowance: 20 US dollars or Indian Rupee equivalent

7) Air Passage: Airplane tickets to the institute and back on the shortest route, of economy class are allowed to be purchased. It must be bought only from a) IRCTC b) BLCL c) Ashok Travels and Tourism

Required Documents:

During Application:

  1. 10th Board Certificate
  2. DNT Certificate
  3. Photo
  4. Scanned Signature
  5. Current Address proof/Permanent Address Proof, in case different from current address
  6. Qualifying Degree/Provisional Certificate
  7. Mark sheet of qualifying examination
  8. Valid Document regarding admission in Foreign University- Admission offer should be unconditional
  9. Income documents of all family members
  10. Employer’s NOC Certificate if applicant is employed. Gap certificate in case there is gap of more than 6 months after completing qualifying degree.
  11. ITR acceptance document.
  12. Aadhar Card

 

Important Timelines

  1. Portal Opens from 15th February to 31st March of each year for Round 1 of selections.
  2. Application will be processed in 20-30 days.
  3. Selection Committee will take 15 days to evaluate the application.
  4. The final list will be shared within the first week of September.
  5. Round 2 Applications for the next selection year will begin in first week of September.
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