National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Tribes (ST) Students

A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for regular, full-time ST students to obtain higher education (post-graduate courses viz. Masters, Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Re...

Key details

Level: Central (all-India)
Category: Education & Scholarship
Last date: Always open
Beneficiaries: student, citizen

Benefits

**Sl. No.****Scholarship Component****Details**1.Annual Maintenance AllowanceThe Annual maintenance allowance in USD15,400 ($ Fifteen thousand four hundred only) in US/ Pound sterling 9,900 (£ Nine thousand nine hundred only) in United Kingdom for all level courses. For other countries, the USD or equivalent rates would be applicable.2.Annual Contingency and Equipment AllowanceThe Annual Contingency and Equipment Allowance for books/essential apparatus/study tour/typing and binding of thesis etc. will be $ 1532 (US Dollars One thousand five hundred thirty-two only) for the candidates in US and for candidates in United Kingdom, it will be £ 1116 (Pounds sterling One thousand one hundred sixteen only). For other countries, US Dollar or equivalent rates would be applicable.3.Poll TaxActuals shall be paid, wherever applicable.4.Visa FeesActual visa fees in Indian Rupees will be paid.5.Incidental Journey ExpensesIncidental journey expenses up to US Dollars 20 or its equivalent in Indian Rupees are permissible.6.FeesTuition fees and other non-refundable fees which is required to be compulsorily paid by the student for completion of the course, as per actuals.7.Medical Insurance PremiumActuals as charged will be admissible. The Indian Embassy/Mission in the respective country will however examine the reasonableness of medical premium opted/claimed by the student.8.Cost of Air PassageAir passage grant on actual basis from India to the nearest place to the educational institution and back to India, by economy class and shortest route at best available price shall be provided.9.Local TravelSecond class railway fare from the port of disembarkation to the place of study and back; in case of far flung places not connected by rail, bus fare from the place of residence to the nearest

Eligibility (who can apply)

The applicant must be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST).
The applicant must be pursuing a post-graduate course (Master, Ph.D., or Post-Doctoral Research) from a foreign institute/university.
The annual income of the family of the applicant (from all sources) should not be greater than ₹ 6,00,000/-.
The applicant must have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination (In the case of Post-Doctoral Research, the qualifying exam is Ph.D.; In the case of Ph.D., the qualifying exam is a Master’s Degree; In the case of a Master’s Degree, the qualifying exam is a Bachelor&#39;s Degree)
The applicant must be the only child in the family who is availing/has availed of this scholarship.

**Age Criteria:-**

If pursuing Post-Doctoral Research, the age of the applicant as on 1st July of the selection year, should not be greater than 38 years.
If pursuing Ph.D., the age of the applicant as on 1st July of the selection year, should not be greater than 35 years.
If pursuing Masters, the age of the applicant as on 1st July of the selection year, should not be greater than 32 years.

**Income Criteria:-**

Scholarships will be paid to the students whose family income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 6,00,000/- (Rupees Six lakhs only) per annum. The family income shall be computed in the following manner: -

In case where both father and mother are working, the combined income of both of them from all sources shall be taken into account in computing total family income.
In case any other member of the family, other than father and mother, is an earning member, his or her income shall not be included in computing total family income.
In case only one parent is alive, the income of that parent shall be taken into account for consideri

How to Apply

**Online**
Registration Process on Digilocker portal (Only for those candidates who doesn’t have**
**their Digilocker Account):-**
The applicant need to visit: [https://www.digilocker.gov.in/signup](https://www.digilocker.gov.in/signup) 1.
Enter your Full Name, Date of Birth, Date[, ](https://www.digilocker.gov.in/signup)Mobile Number, Email ID and Set 6 digit security PIN.
Submit the OTP and enter your Aadhaar Number.
Now log in to your account.
If any related document is not under Issued documents, upload all the required document at “**Uploaded documents**” section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Tribes (ST) Students / what is the eligibility?

- The applicant must be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST). - The applicant must be pursuing a post-graduate course (Master, Ph.D., or Post-Doctoral Research) from a foreign institute/university. - The annual income of the family of the applicant (from all sources) should not be greater than ₹ 6,...

What are the benefits of National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Tribes (ST) Students?

How to apply online for National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Tribes (ST) Students?

**Online** **A. Registration Process on Digilocker portal (Only for those candidates who doesn’t have** **their Digilocker Account):-** 1. The applicant need to visit: [https://www.digilocker.gov.in/signup](https://www.digilocker.gov.in/signup) 1. Enter your Full Name, Date of Birth...

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Last updated: 15 Jul 2026