About the Scheme :
The Scheme provides for financial assistance to selected ST students to pursue Post Graduation, PhD & Post-Doctoral study abroad.
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A total of 20 awards are given every year. Of these, 17 awards are for STs and 3 awards for students belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
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Selection is based on Interview based merit list prepared by An Expert Committee
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Student is given 2 years to seek admission in a foreign University after selection in merit list.
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Parental/family income from all sources should not exceed Rs.6.00 lakhs per annum.
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Parental/family income from all sources should not exceed Rs.6.00 lakhs per annum.
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The Scholarship comprises of tuition fee, Annual Maintenance allowance of USD 15400, Contingency Charges of USD 1532, Poll Tax, Visa Fee, Medical Insurance, Cost of Air journey, Incidental Journey expenses.
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Scholarship is disbursed through Indian Missions abroad through the Ministry of External Affairs, who in turn is reimbursed by the Ministry.
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Circular : Click here to view
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Scheme Guide Lines : Click here to view
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Last date for registration of application : 31-07-2023
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Website : https://overseas.tribal.gov.in/
(Accessed on 26-06-2023)