National Overseas Scholarship for SC, ST, BC Candidates 2018-19

Fellowship title: National Overseas Scholarship for SC, ST, BC Candidates 2018-19

Deadline: 31^st March 2019

Introduction: The Scheme provides financial assistance to the finally selected candidates for pursuing Master level courses and Ph.D. abroad in the accredited Institutions/University by an authorized body of that country, under the Scheme in following specified fields of study:

• Engineering and Management;
• Pure Sciences & Applied Sciences;
• Agricultural Sciences and Medicine;
• Commerce, Accounting & Finance; and
• Humanities & Social Science

One Hundred awards, subject to availability of funds, per year are available under the Scheme. 30% of the awards for each year shall be earmarked for women candidates. Vacant slots of previous year if any will also be carried forward.

Minimum Qualification

For Ph.D. - 55% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Masters Degree. Preference would be given to the experienced candidates, especially to those who are on lien with their existing post and employer.

For Master’s Degree: - 55% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Bachelors Degree. Preference would be given to the experienced candidates, especially to those who are on lien with their existing post and employer.

Duration of Award with Financial assistance:

The prescribed financial assistance is provided up to completion of the course/research or the following period, whichever is earlier:

(a) Ph.D. - 04 years (Four years)

(b) Master’s Degree - 03 years (Three years)

The extension of stay beyond prescribed period for levels of courses as mentioned above, may be considered without financial assistance of any kind except the air passage to return to India, if and only if recommendation of the competent concerned authority in the educational institution/ university, as well as the Indian mission abroad, is received certifying that such an overstay for a specified period, is absolutely essential for facilitating the candidate to complete the course.

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