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National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Etc. Candidates

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

A scholarship scheme by MoSJE for regular, full-time students from Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans; to obtain higher education viz., Master degree or Ph.D courses by studying abroad

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance for tuition fees at foreign universities
  • Support for pursuing Master's degree courses abroad
  • Support for pursuing Ph.D. courses abroad
  • Opportunity to gain international education and expertise
  • Assistance to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds compete globally

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 10–35 years
  • Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category
  • OR belong to Denotified Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes
  • OR be a Landless Agricultural Labourer
  • OR be a Traditional Artisan
  • Must be enrolled as a regular, full-time student
  • Must have admission in a Master's or Ph.D. program in a foreign university
  • Must meet the academic standards of the foreign institution

Documents Needed

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  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Caste Certificate
  3. 3. Educational Qualification Certificate
  4. 4. University Admission Letter
  5. 5. Bank Passbook
  6. 6. Income Certificate
  7. 7. Identity Proof

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category
Education
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
10–35 years
Application
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Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Official Source

Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

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