Sarkari Yojana
Backward Classes Foreign Study Scholarship Scheme
About Backward Classes Foreign Study Scholarship Scheme
Launched on 1st January 2007, the “Backward Classes Foreign Study Scholarship Scheme” of the Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, offers financial support to backward class students who wish to pursue postgraduate courses, research degrees (Ph.D.) and post-research degree research programmes abroad in specified fields.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
01 Jan 2007
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Backward Classes Foreign Study Scholarship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must have first class or 60% marks…
Applicants must have first class or 60% marks (or an equivalent grade) in their last examination.
Applicants must be seeking a research degree (Ph.D.),…
Applicants must be seeking a research degree (Ph.D.), or, for post-research-degree programmes, must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the relevant field.
Applicants must be below 35 years of age…
Applicants must be below 35 years of age as on 1st January of the application year.
In certain cases decided by the committee, a…
In certain cases decided by the committee, a special age relaxation of up to 10 years may apply.
The applicant's family income per year must be…
The applicant's family income per year must be within the creamy layer income limit.
Benefits Provided
Backward Classes Foreign Study Scholarship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Backward class students receive financial support for their…
Backward class students receive financial support for their studies abroad.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Mark sheet of the last examination passed
Mark sheet of the last examination passed
Evidence of admission abroad
Evidence of admission abroad
Research Degree (Ph.D.) certificate
Research Degree (Ph.D.) certificate
Certificate of work experience
Certificate of work experience
Certificate of birth
Certificate of birth
Certificate of family income
Certificate of family income
Certificate of caste
Certificate of caste
A valid Passport
A valid Passport
Aadhaar identity card
Aadhaar identity card
Photographs of passport size
Photographs of passport size
2007-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Backward Classes Foreign Study Scholarship Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Go to the Collector Office, Assistant Director, Backward…
Go to the Collector Office, Assistant Director, Backward Classes and Minority Welfare Department District Office and ask for a printed application form in the prescribed format.
Enter details in all mandatory fields, fix a…
Enter details in all mandatory fields, fix a passport-sized photograph (signed across if needed), and add copies of all required documents (self-attested if needed).
Submit the signed and completed form with the…
Submit the signed and completed form with the documents to the relevant authority within the stipulated time (if any).
Collect a receipt or acknowledgement from that authority,…
Collect a receipt or acknowledgement from that authority, checking that it includes the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable). NOTE: Be sure to submit the application within the prescribed period, if any.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.