National Overseas Scholarship

Awarded by : Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Updated on Jun 19, 2025
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

National Overseas Scholarship

  • Applicable for

    All universities in USA +238 more

  • No. of students to be awarded

    20

  • Course Level

    Masters

  • Intake year

    Sep 2025

  • Type of scholarships

    Need

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Scholarship Overview

  • The scheme provides financial assistance to selected ST students for pursuing higher studies i.e Master Degree, PhD and Post-Doctoral research programme abroad.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree, PhD

This scholarship is applicable for all universities in USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand +234 more

  • This scheme is only for students who pursuing higher studies i.e Master Degree, PhD and Post-Doctoral research programme abroad

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • Ammount will vary

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 20

  • There are 20 slots/awards available for National Overseas Scholarship for each year, out of which 6 slots/awards are available for girls.
  • Duration of Award: The prescribed financial assistance is provided up to completion of the course/research or the following period, whichever is earlier:-
    • Course Duration Post-Doctoral Research 1 & 1/2 years (One and a half year) Ph.D 4 years Master’s Degree - 1/2/3 years (One/Two/Three years) depending upon the duration of the Course

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • Special Restriction/s applicable in this case, details for the same elaborated in Scholarship eligibility

  • The scheme provides financial assistance to only selected ST students for pursuing higher studies.

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
UG Required
Interview Required

Eligibility

  • Candidates applying for the National Overseas Scholarship Should fulfill the requirements given below:
  • Educational Qualification:
    • For Post-Doctoral: 55% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Master’s Degree and Ph.D. Preference would be given to the experienced candidates, especially to those who are on lien with their existing post and employer
    • PhD: 55% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Master’s Degree. Preference would be given to the experienced candidates, especially to those who are on lien with their existing post and employer
    • For Master’s Degree: 55% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Bachelor’s Degree. Preference would be given to the experienced candidates, especially to those who are on lien with their existing post and employer
  • Income Ceiling: The total family income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 6,00,000/- (excluding such allowances as are not treated as part of total income for the purpose of Income Tax) as certified by the employer.
  • Children Criteria: Only one child from the same parent can get the benefit of the Scholarship.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India

Application Process for this scholarship

  • Documents will varie by the course
  • Selection process: The candidate short listed by the Screening Committee and the merit list prepared on the basis of assessment of individual student at interview by the Selection Committee. The selected candidates will take admission within the two years after getting award letter

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • Deadline is not available for 2025 intake

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

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