Central GovernmentEducation

National Overseas Scholarship For Students With Disabilities

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

This is a scholarship scheme run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to help students with disabilities pursue higher education abroad. It supports Indian citizens with disabilities who want to study Master's degree or Ph.D. programs at foreign universities in approved fields of study. The scheme aims to empower persons with disabilities by giving them access to world-class education opportunities outside India.

What You Get

  • Financial support to pursue Master's or Ph.D. degrees from recognized foreign universities
  • Opportunity to study in specified fields of higher education
  • Support for full-time, regular courses at overseas institutions
  • Aimed at removing educational barriers for students with disabilities

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Male only
  • Age: 10–35 years
  • Must be an Indian citizen with a recognized disability
  • Must have secured admission to a Master's or Ph.D. program at a recognized foreign university
  • Must meet the academic requirements set by the foreign institution
  • Should be pursuing full-time regular courses in specified fields of study
  • Age and other criteria may apply as per scheme guidelines

Documents Needed

0/7 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Disability Certificate
  3. 3. Educational Qualification Certificates
  4. 4. University Admission Letter
  5. 5. Passport
  6. 6. Income Certificate
  7. 7. Bank Account Details

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
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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category
Education
Target Gender
Male
Age Group
10–35 years
Application
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Last Updated
25 Apr 2026

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