Are there criteria for the national overseas scholarship for SP certificate students, and can I study abroad under this scholarship?
You can study abroad under the National Overseas Scholarship, but an SP certificate alone is not enough, since you need a Bachelor's with 60 percent for a Master's or a Master's for a PhD, plus eligible category, age under 35, income ceiling and admission to a QS top 500 school.
If you are wondering whether your SP certificate qualifies you for the National Overseas Scholarship, you should know it is not sufficient on its own. Your eligibility depends on holding the correct underlying degree along with several other criteria the scheme applies to every applicant.
Core Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying degree | Bachelor's with minimum 60 percent for a Master's, or a Master's for a PhD |
| Category | SC, DNT, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, landless labourers, artisans, or ST |
| Age limit | Under 35 years as of April 1 of the selection year |
| Family income | Must not exceed Rs. 8 Lakhs under the MoSJE scheme |
| University admission | Unconditional offer from a QS World top 500 ranked university |
What to Do if You Only Have a Diploma
If your SP certificate was used as a stepping stone into a regular Bachelor's degree through lateral entry, your eligibility gets evaluated on your final Bachelor's degree marks rather than the diploma itself, and courses tied to Indian culture, heritage or social studies are generally excluded from this scholarship.
My Advice
Confirm your completed Bachelor's or Master's degree, your category and income eligibility, and your target university's QS ranking before you apply, and check the official Ministry portal for the exact documentation the scheme currently requires.
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