Financial Assistance to SC Students for Pursuing Higher Studies Abroad

Financial Assistance to SC Students for Pursuing Higher Studies Abroad क्या है?

The scheme aims to support SC students for higher education abroad in fields like Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities. Benefits include up to ₹20,00,000/- for Ph.D. and ₹10,00,000 for Masters, with eligibility criteria including residency and income below ₹8,00,000/-.

लाभ

Financial assistance of ₹5,00,000/- per annum, up to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- for Ph.D. (4 years) and ₹10,00,000/- for Masters (2 years). > **Funds are Disbursed in Installments** - First installment after admission confirmation. - Subsequent installments every six months/one year based on progress reports. Covers tuition and living expenses at accredited foreign universities. > **Conditions** - Recipients must return to India after completion and stay for at least 5 years. - Violations may require refund of the entire amount with 15% compound interest.

स्तर

State — Delhi

मंत्रालय / विभाग

Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Department

लाभ का प्रकार

cash

मुख्य पात्रता

1. The applicant should be a citizen of India. 1. The applicant should be a domicile of Delhi or a bonafide resident of Delhi for at least 5 years. 1. The applicant should be the only child eligible under this scheme. 1. Employed applicant should submit their application through their employer with

अंतिम सत्यापन

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Benefits

Financial assistance of ₹5,00,000/- per annum, up to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- for Ph.D. (4 years) and ₹10,00,000/- for Masters (2 years). > **Funds are Disbursed in Installments** - First installment after admission confirmation. - Subsequent installments every six months/one year based on progress reports. Covers tuition and living expenses at accredited foreign universities. > **Conditions** - Recipients must return to India after completion and stay for at least 5 years. - Violations may require refund of the entire amount with 15% compound interest.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields in English/Hindi (block letters). Paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required) and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   Step 3: Send the hard copy of the duly filled and signed application form along with the copies of the required documents to the Department for Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Vikas Bhavan, New Delhi.

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

   Post-Application Processes

5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

   Step 1: The applications received within the deadline will be reviewed for eligibility and placed before the Selection Committee. The shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interview. In case of a tie, preference will be given to the older candidate (as per the date of birth in the Secondary School Certificate).

6. Step 6: Offline application — step 6

   Step 2: Upon selection, the first installment is released after admission confirmation. Subsequent installments require progress reports.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.