What are the eligibility criteria and benefits of the National Overseas Scholarship if I want to study abroad after my bachelor's?
The National Overseas Scholarship, for Master's and PhD, lists eligibility for SC, DNT, nomadic tribes and landless labourer or artisan families, with income below INR 8 lakh, age below 35 and at least 60% in graduation. It covers actual tuition and visa fee charges (except UK), insurance, airfare and maintenance.
The National Overseas Scholarship lists eligibility for SC, DNT, nomadic tribes and landless labourer or artisan families, with income below INR 8 lakh per year, age below 35 and at least 60% in graduation. The scheme is for Master's and PhD study, and tuition and visa fee are paid at actual charges except in the UK. Maintenance is USD 15,400 (approx INR 14.79 L) per year outside the UK and GBP 9,900 (approx INR 12.58 L) in the UK.
Eligibility and Benefits
| Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible groups | SC, DNT, nomadic tribes, landless labourer or artisan families |
| Family income | Below INR 8 lakh per year |
| Age | Below 35 years |
| Graduation marks | Minimum 60% |
| Tuition and fees | Tuition and visa fee at actual charges (except for the UK) |
| Insurance and travel | Medical insurance and return airfare |
| Maintenance outside the UK | USD 15,400 (approx INR 14.79 L) per year |
| Maintenance in the UK | GBP 9,900 (approx INR 12.58 L) per year |
Things to Check
- The scheme is for Master's and PhD study, you should have completed a bachelor's degree, and eligibility depends on your category and course
- Confirm the current criteria and benefits on the official notification
My Advice
Check that you meet all four eligibility points together, since missing even one can rule you out. Keep your category, income and marks documents ready, and confirm the latest maintenance amounts on the official notification before planning your budget.
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