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Foreign Scholarship for Study Abroad by Government of Maharashtra 2026

Awarded by Government of Maharashtra

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersDiplomaPhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · Full tuition fees + Personal health insurance + Subsistence allowance + Other benefits.

Eligible Courses

Subjects offered by the University

Eligible Nationalities

Open to only students from Maharashtra

Can Be Taken At

Foreign Universities

Provider

Government of Maharashtra

Last Verified On

27 Aug 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Foreign Scholarship for Study Abroad – Maharashtra Government
The Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra, offers the Foreign Scholarship for Higher Education Abroad to support meritorious students pursuing postgraduate and doctoral studies overseas. Launched in the academic year 2018–19, this prestigious Maharashtra government scholarship enables deserving students to access world-class education at international universities.

Eligibility Criteria -

Applicants must:

  • Be a citizen of India and a domicile of Maharashtra (student and parent/guardian).
  • Belongs to the Open Category.
  • Have secured a minimum 55% marks in:
    • Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s applicants)
    • Postgraduate degree/diploma (for Ph.D. applicants)
  • Be admitted to a foreign university ranked within the top 200 in the latest QS World Rankings.
  • Possess an Unconditional Offer Letter from the university.
  • Have an annual family income below ₹8 lakhs.
  • Meet age criteria:
    • Maximum 35 years (Master’s)
    • Maximum 40 years (Ph.D.) as on 1st July of the admission year.

Application process -

  • Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of the Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Maharashtra.
  • Applicants are advised to regularly check the portal for notifications, deadlines, and detailed guidelines.

Benefits -  Full tuition fees, Personal health insurance, Subsistence allowance, Contingency expenses allowance, and Round-trip economy-class air travel expenses (one time only). 

Source : Government of Maharashtra
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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of Maharashtra. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Foreign Scholarship for Study Abroad by Government of Maharashtra 2026 is Expired.
  • Foreign Scholarship for Study Abroad by Government of Maharashtra 2026 is offered to Masters, Diploma, PhD degree.
  • Foreign Scholarship for Study Abroad by Government of Maharashtra 2026 is offered for Subjects offered by the University.
  • Foreign Scholarship for Study Abroad by Government of Maharashtra 2026 is open for: Open to only students from Maharashtra.
  • Foreign Scholarship for Study Abroad by Government of Maharashtra 2026 is offered by Government of Maharashtra.
  • Foreign Scholarship for Study Abroad by Government of Maharashtra 2026 covers Full Funding, Full tuition fees + Personal health insurance + Subsistence allowance + Other benefits..