Are there criteria for the national overseas scholarship for SP certificate students, and can I study abroad under this scholarship?
Yes, the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) is available for students from Scheduled Castes (SC), but not specifically for SP certificate holders unless they fall under the eligible categories.
Key criteria include:
- Category: Must belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) category.
- Age: Below 35 years as of April 1, 2026.
- Academic qualification: Minimum 60% in the qualifying exam (Bachelor’s for Master’s, Master’s for Ph.D.).
- Family income: Not more than ₹8 lakh/year.
- Admission: Unconditional offer from a university ranked in the top 500 of the latest QS World University Rankings.
The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, airfare, visa fees, and insurance.
If you meet these requirements and are from the SC category, you can apply for this scholarship to study abroad. For further guidance, please connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.
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