National Overseas Scholarship 2026-27 applications are open for eligible students seeking financial assistance for Master’s and PhD studies abroad. The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and aims to support students from specified disadvantaged communities. The scholarship supports higher education at eligible foreign universities and provides financial assistance towards major study-related expenses. For 2026-27, the scheme provides 125 Scholarships for scheduled caste candidates and slots for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, landless agricultural labourers and traditional artisans. Applicants must meet prescribed academic, age and family-income conditions. They are also required to secure admission to an eligible programme and submit the necessary personal, academic and admission details through the online portal. Students planning to pursue higher studies abroad should carefully check the latest eligibility criteria and scheme guidelines before applying.
National Overseas Scholarship 2026-27: Apply for Study Abroad
