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AP Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships for SC students 2025

Eligible Degrees:

Bachelors, Masters, PhD

Funding Type:

Full Funding, up to INR 10,00,000/-

Deadline:

20 Apr, 2026

Provider:

Social Welfare Department (AP)

Eligible Courses:

All courses offered by the universities

Eligible Nationalities:

Open to students from Andhra Pradesh

Scholarship can be taken at:

Universities in the USA, Canada, UK, Singapore, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Sweden, Netherlands, France, Denmark, Russia, China, Philippines and Kazakhstan

Updated on: 29 Jan, 2026

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177 Comments

Kadiyala Naga Akhil

This scholarship has any Eligibility criteria

25 Feb, 2026 at 07:55 AM
1. Rismiya Shyju Scholarship Expert
  Hi Kadiyala Naga Akhil,
  
  Yes, the following are the eligibility criteria for the AP Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships for SC students:
  - Only Indian nationals are eligible.
  - Applicants whose parental income is less than ₹6.00 lakhs are eligible.
  - Only one child per family can apply under this scheme.
  - 33% of the awards are reserved for women candidates.
  - Selection is based on merit, considering minimum marks in qualifying examinations.
  - Applicants can further pursue MBBS, PG Diploma courses (1 year / 11 and half years) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM).
  If you meet all these criteria, you are ready to apply!
  25 Feb, 2026 at 06:11 PM

Shaikh Saqlain

Can students from gujarat going to abroad apply for this AP ambedkar overseas scholarship

21 Feb, 2026 at 04:55 PM
1. Rismiya Shyju Scholarship Expert
  
  Hi Shaikh Saqlain,
  
  You cannot apply for the AP Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships for SC Students if you are from Gujarat. This scholarship is specifically meant for Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are permanent residents of Andhra Pradesh.
  
  23 Feb, 2026 at 05:35 PM

Balaji Duddupudi

hi please share me the contact number to register for this scholarship

24 Aug, 2025 at 12:56 PM
1. Rismiya Shyju Scholarship Expert
  
  Hi Balaji,
  
  There is no contact number to register for the AP Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships for SC Students 2025. You can apply directly by clicking the "Apply Now" button, which will redirect you to the official website. From there, simply scroll down to find and submit the application form. Make sure to review all eligibility criteria and required documents before submitting.
  
  25 Aug, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Palaparthi Abhishek

Dear Scholarship Team I had visited the ePass portal of AP (jnanabhumi) and then I clicked the Ambedkar Overseas Vidhya Nidhi option and a link appeared for registration I clicked on that link but it is not guiding me through the registration portal I look forward to your kind response Thankyou

03 Aug, 2025 at 12:11 PM
1. Rismiya Shyju Scholarship Expert
  Hi Palaparthi Abhishek,
  
  It might be a technical issue with the ePass (Jnanabhumi) portal or the Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi registration link. We recommend you try the following:
  - Clear your browser cache and try again
  - Use a different browser or device
  - Try accessing the link during non-peak hours
  If you have any further queries, feel free to reach out.
  08 Aug, 2025 at 06:17 PM

Kajal Vilas Masharkar

im a maharashtrian resident SC student am I eligible for this scholarship

28 Jul, 2025 at 02:32 PM
1. Rismiya Shyju Scholarship Expert
  
  Hi Kajal,
  
  The AP Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships for SC students 2025 are only open to students from Andhra Pradesh. As a resident of Maharashtra, you would not be eligible for this specific scholarship. If you could kindly specify your preferred country and course, I would be happy to assist you further in finding suitable scholarship opportunities.
  
  30 Jul, 2025 at 03:32 PM

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Details about AP Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships for SC students 2025

AP Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships for SC students 2025 is offered for Bachelors, Masters, PhD degree in the field of All courses offered by the universities. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 20 Apr, 2026. This scholarship is provided by Social Welfare Department (AP) and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, up to INR 10,00,000/- . This scholarship is open for: Open to students from Andhra Pradesh.

Degree: Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Provided by: Social Welfare Department (AP)

Deadline: 20 Apr, 2026
Scholarship value: Full Funding, up to INR 10,00,000/-

The scheme of “Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi - Financial Assistance for SC students for pursuing Higher Studies in Foreign Universities” was introduced to enable the benefit of higher education in foreign universities to meritorious SC students thereby providing them an opportunity for better career prospects within the country and abroad.

Eligibility criteria for the Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships:

Only Indian nationals are eligible.
Applicants whose parental income is less than Rs.6.00 lakhs are eligible.
One child of the family shall be eligible under this scheme.
Applicants shall avail the 33% of the awards earmarked for Women Candidates.
Applicants with a minimum percentage of marks in qualifying examinations will be selected per order of merit.
Applicants can further pursue MBBS, PG Diploma courses (1 year / 11 and half years) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM).

Application Process:

The students need to follow the given instructions for applying for the scholarship:

Applicants first need to visit the Official Website of the ePass Portal of AP.
The homepage will appear on your screen, where you have to scroll down to click on the Overseas Scholarship option.
Now the AP Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarship page will appear on your screen.
Here you have to click on the Registration button for scholarships according to the category.
After that, the registration page will open on your screen, enter the necessary details which will be asked under the page or upload the required documents.
As you complete all the details click on the Submit button.

Document Required:

Passport photocopy
Application form for scholarship
Non-criminal record
IELTS or TOFEL report & GRE/GMAT
Passport size photo
Academic transcripts
More documents

Value of the Scholarship:

Successful applicants of the Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships will be sanctioned an Rs.10.00 lakhs grant(5.00 Lakhs +5.00 lakhs) in two installments - The first installment of Rs.5.00 lakhs on the production of landing permit/I-94 i.e., immigration card and the second installments on the production of 1st-semester results.

Source : Social Welfare Department (AP)
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