Sarkari Yojana
National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Etc. Candidates
About National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Etc. Candidates
Run by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, this scholarship helps regular, full-time students from Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, and Traditional Artisans pursue higher studies — a Master’s degree or Ph.D., in any field — at institutions/universities abroad that are accredited by that country’s Government or an authorised body.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Etc. Candidates, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste,…
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste, a Denotified/Nomadic/Semi-Nomadic Tribe, a Landless Agricultural Labourer family, or a Traditional Artisan community.
The applicant must already hold an admission or…
The applicant must already hold an admission or an unconditional offer of admission for a Master's/Ph.D. programme at a foreign institute/university.
That institute/university must carry accreditation from the Government…
That institute/university must carry accreditation from the Government or an authorised body of the country concerned.
The applicant must have scored at least 60%…
The applicant must have scored at least 60% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the qualifying examination -- a Master's Degree for Ph.D. applicants, or a Bachelor's Degree for Master's applicants.
The applicant's family income, from all sources, must…
The applicant's family income, from all sources, must not exceed ₹ 8 lakh per year.
The applicant cannot have two or more siblings…
The applicant cannot have two or more siblings already receiving this scholarship.
Where a student completed a Bachelor of Engineering…
Where a student completed a Bachelor of Engineering after a Diploma via lateral entry into the 2nd year, only the marks from the Bachelor's degree count.
Each year, 30% of awards are reserved for…
Each year, 30% of awards are reserved for women; if not enough women candidates come forward under the scheme's terms, the leftover slots go to suitable male candidates instead.
Slots break down as 115 for Scheduled Castes,…
Slots break down as 115 for Scheduled Castes, 6 for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, and 4 for Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans.
Benefits Provided
National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Etc. Candidates provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
1. Annual Maintenance Allowance: 15400 US Dollars for the USA and all countries other than the UK; 9900 Great Britain Pounds for the UK.1. Contingency Allowance: 1500 US Dollars for the USA and all countries other than the UK; 1100 Great Britain Pounds for the UK.1. Tuition Fees: Reimbursed at actuals, as charged.1. Visa Fees: Reimbursed at actual cost, in INR.1. Medical Insurance Premium: Reimbursed at actuals, as charged.1. Incidental Journey Allowance & Equipment Allowance: 20 US Dollars each, or the INR equivalent.1. Air Passage: Air tickets (from the nearest airport to the student's hometown in India, to the nearest point to the educational institution, and back) must be bought from one of three authorised travel agents -- Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited (BLCL), Ashok Travels & Tours (ATT), or Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) -- choosing whichever agent they prefer, and the ticket must be economy class by the shortest route as of the booking date. Booking charges, excess baggage, cancellation charges, and other add-ons are not reimbursed. Note:
Awardees claim airfare reimbursement from their Indian Mission…
Awardees claim airfare reimbursement from their Indian Mission abroad once they've joined the University and submitted a joining report.
These conditions apply from 1st January 2022 onward
These conditions apply from 1st January 2022 onward.
Return tickets are booked by the Indian Mission…
Return tickets are booked by the Indian Mission abroad, per Clause 11(iii) of the scheme guidelines.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
During the Application Stage:
10th Board certificate
10th Board certificate
Caste certificate (see Source for the format)
Caste certificate (see Source for the format)
Photo
Photo
Scanned signature
Scanned signature
Current address proof/permanent address proof (if applying from…
Current address proof/permanent address proof (if applying from the current address)
Qualifying degree/provisional certificate
Qualifying degree/provisional certificate
Mark sheet from the qualifying examination
Mark sheet from the qualifying examination
Valid documentation of admission at the foreign university…
Valid documentation of admission at the foreign university (application, registration, or admission-related document) (*)
Family income certificate, issued by the State Government's…
Family income certificate, issued by the State Government's Revenue Authorities (see Source for the format) 10.Employer's NOC certificate (if the applicant is employed) 11.Gap certificate (where there's a gap of more than 6 months after completing the qualifying degree) 12.ITR acceptance document 13.Aadhaar number Where the applicant is selected, the following documents must be submitted to receive the "Provisional Award Letter" under the scheme:
Attestation form
Attestation form
Self-declaration/undertaking on total annual family income (from all…
Self-declaration/undertaking on total annual family income (from all sources)
Self-declaration regarding any pending case or non-conviction of…
Self-declaration regarding any pending case or non-conviction of an offence
Copy of passport Source
Copy of passport Source: Format for Income Certificate: https://nosmsje.gov.in/docs/income_Certificate.pdf Format for Certificate of being Landless Agricultural Labourer https://nosmsje.gov.in/docs/Certificate_for%20being_Landless_Agricultural_Labourer.pdf Format for Certificate of being Traditional Artisan https://nosmsje.gov.in/docs/Certificate_for%20being_Traditional_Artisan.pdf
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Etc. Candidates through the online application process outlined below.
Candidates apply online through the portal
Candidates apply online through the portal: www.nosmsje.gov.in
First-time applicants register via the "Student Register Form"…
First-time applicants register via the "Student Register Form" under the login tab at https://nosmsje.gov.in/Register.aspx. The Student Register Form asks for: Category, First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Full Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, Date of Birth, State of 10th Board, 10th Board Certificate Number, and Year of Passing.
Once registered, a text is sent to the…
Once registered, a text is sent to the registered email address. The email address and password the applicant entered then serve as the User ID and password for the application form; passwords need at least 8 characters, mixing numbers, letters, one special character, and at least one capital letter. The following details are required to be filled in the Application Form: 1. Personal Information: Full Name, Father's/Guardian's Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email ID, Domicile State, Domicile District, Marital Status, Aadhaar Number. 2. Current Address: House Number / Plot Number, Street Name / Road Name / Location Name, State, District, Pin Code. 3. Next of kin residing in India (to be notified in case of Emergency): A working phone/mobile number and email ID for a family member, friend, or relative. 4. Details of the Foreign University/Institute (where the applicant has taken admission or has applied for admission): Degree Course Applied for (Master's or Ph.D.), Field of Study, Course Name (for a Masters Programme, the full course name), Title / Topic of Research (for a Ph.D. Programme), Course Description (max. 1000 characters), Application / Registration / Admission date, Anticipated Joining Date (if any), Anticipated Course End Date (if any), Name of the University / Institute, Country of the University / Institute, whether an unconditional offer letter is held (Yes / No), and the QS World Ranking of the University / Institute. (Candidates holding unconditional offer letters from more than one University/Institute should pick just one preferred choice and give its details.) 5. Qualifying Degree / Examination Details: Course Name, Name of the College/University/Institution, State, District, Address of the College/University/Institution, Subject/Course taken, Year of Passing, Scoring System (whether CGPA / OGPA or percentage marks -- for CGPA / OGPA, the grade as shown on the certificate), Percentage / Equivalent Percentage of Marks, and details of any published research papers. 6. Employment / Gap Details Give current and/or past employment details since the qualifying examination, if any; candidates with no employment history should attach an affidavit saying so in this column. (a) Current employment details (if the applicant is currently employed) Nature of Employment (Self Employed / Salaried / Contract Work / Casual Work etc), Name of Office / Organization, State, District, Address of Office / Organization, Date of Joining, Designation, Last Emoluments (salaried applicants should give last month's salary including all allowances; others should give last month's total income). (b) & (c) Have you ever been employed earlier/any other experience Applicants may have held earlier positions, which should be noted here. 7. Award of Scholarship under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme on a previous occasion Give details of any NOS scholarship previously awarded to the candidate or a sibling -- the relationship to the applicant, year of award, and the course for which it was given. 8. Visa Application details Give details of any visa obtained or applied for; candidates applying to a US university must obtain a J-1 visa specifically. 9. Prospects in India Describe the prospects awaiting the candidate in India once the proposed study abroad is complete.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. **Bachelors Level courses**, in any discipline, are not covered under this scheme.1. candidates already staying or studying or having completed studies abroad by utilizing any other scholarship from State Government, other agency, or through their own funds are not eligible to apply under this scheme.
1. **No more than two children of the same parents/guardians** will be eligible for scholarships. The second child of the same parents/guardians will be considered only if slots are still available in the last cycle of the year in which the applicant has applied.1. The candidate is not eligible for a scholarship to pursue the **same level (Masters/Ph.D.) of course** for which he/she has already acquired the qualification from any University/Institution either in India or abroad.
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