Overseas Scholarship for OBC Students 2024

Overseas Scholarship for OBC Students provide financial assistance to OBC students from Kerala pursuing postgraduate and doctoral studies in recognized foreign universities, thereby promoting higher education and skill development.

Eligibility Criteria for Overseas Scholarship for OBC Students:

Applicants must:

• Be a member of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Kerala.
• Hold a First Class or at least 60% marks in their undergraduate degree.
• Be admitted to a Master's or PhD program.
• Pursue courses in Engineering, Management, Pure Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Medicine, Law, or Social Sciences.
• Enroll in a university ranked among the top 600 in the Times Higher Education rankings.
• Have an annual family income not exceeding ₹6 lakh.
• Preferably align their higher studies with their undergraduate discipline.
• Have relevant work experience (additional weightage given).

Value of Overseas Scholarship for OBC Students:

• Up to ₹10 lakh
• Provided for the duration of the course or up to 3 years, whichever is shorter.

Application Process:

• Online Registration.
• Fill out the application form for the Overseas Scholarship scheme.
• Upload scanned copies of required documents:
  • Admission Letter from the foreign university
  • Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Passport Copy
• Institutions can enter applications on behalf of students if needed.
• Submit all documents by the specified deadline.