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National overseas scholarship to ST students for the AY 2023-24

    About the Scheme :
    The Scheme provides for financial assistance to selected ST students to pursue Post Graduation, PhD & Post-Doctoral study abroad.

  • 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).
  • Selection is based on Interview based merit list prepared by An Expert Committee
  • Student is given 2 years to seek admission in a foreign University after selection in merit list.
  • Parental/family income from all sources should not exceed Rs.6.00 lakhs per annum.
  • Parental/family income from all sources should not exceed Rs.6.00 lakhs per annum.
  • 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.
  • Scholarship is disbursed through Indian Missions abroad through the Ministry of External Affairs, who in turn is reimbursed by the Ministry.
  • Circular : Click here to view
  • Scheme Guide Lines : Click here to view
  • Last date for registration of application : 31-07-2023
  • Website : https://overseas.tribal.gov.in/
    (Accessed on 26-06-2023)