At a glance
- Offered by: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
- Worth: Tuition, annual maintenance allowance, visa fees, air travel, insurance and contingency allowances
- Levels: Postgraduate, Doctorate
- Deadline: Usually opens in the first half of the year; watch the NOS portal for the selection-year notice
Who can apply
- Belongs to a Scheduled Caste, denotified, nomadic or semi-nomadic tribe, or a landless agricultural labourer or traditional artisan family
- Family income below the published ceiling (currently ₹8 lakh a year)
- Under 35 years of age on 1 April of the selection year
- Unconditional offer for a master's or PhD at a foreign institution within the QS top 500
How to apply
- Register on the NOS portal once the annual notice is published
- Upload your offer letter, income and caste certificates, and academic records
- Selected candidates receive a provisional award letter before travelling
A word from our counsellors
Competitive scholarships reward a clear story: what you have done, what you will study and what you will do with it. Start your essays at least six weeks before the deadline and ask someone who knows the scholarship to read them.
Always check the provider's official website for the current round. Details can change between years.