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National Overseas Scholarship (SC / ST students) for Indian students

National Overseas Scholarship (SC / ST students): need based award worth about ₹30 lakh – ₹60 lakh for Indian students heading to multiple countries. Real eligibility, deadline window and how life-science applicants can strengthen their case.

Approximate value
₹30 lakh – ₹60 lakh
Funded by
Ministry of Social Justice, Government of India
Study destination
multiple countries
Application window
Annual Mar-Jun

Who can apply

For Indian SC, ST, denotified and landless agricultural labourer students; family income limit applies. Covers tuition and maintenance abroad.

Programmes covered: All programs

Read the official criteria ↗
⚠️ Amounts and dates here are indicative planning figures compiled by our team, not an offer. Funders revise criteria and deadlines every cycle — always confirm on the official website before you apply.

How life-science applicants win funding like this

Most Indian applicants for National Overseas Scholarship (SC / ST students) lose on the same three things — not on marks.

Manna Educare is founder-led by Dr Chathyushya K B, PhD (Microbiology, ICMR-NIN) — so profile and research positioning is reviewed by an actual scientist, not a sales desk. We help you build the case; the funder decides. We never guarantee a scholarship.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for the National Overseas Scholarship (SC / ST students)?

For Indian SC, ST, denotified and landless agricultural labourer students; family income limit applies. Covers tuition and maintenance abroad. Always confirm the current criteria on the official page before applying — funders update rules yearly.

How much is the National Overseas Scholarship (SC / ST students) worth?

It is typically worth about ₹30 lakh – ₹60 lakh depending on the cycle, your programme and living costs. Treat this as an indicative planning figure, not a quoted amount.

When is the deadline?

Annual Mar-Jun — applications usually open several months before. Start preparing documents at least 3 months ahead, because a rushed SOP is the most common reason strong applicants lose funding.

Can Manna Educare guarantee I will get this scholarship?

No, and be wary of anyone who says otherwise. Scholarships are decided by the funder alone. What we do is make your application as strong as it honestly can be — profile positioning, SOP and LOR quality, and choosing universities where your profile genuinely fits.

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