Study Abroad Scholarship (Scheduled Tribe) 2025

Study Abroad Scholarships (Scheduled Tribe)

The scheme provides scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students for pursuing higher education abroad by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Eligibility Criteria -

• The applicant must not exceed 35 years of age as of 1st January of the application year.
• The total annual income of the applicant’s family should be ₹10 lakhs or below from all sources
• The scholarship covers the following maximum course durations:
  • Postgraduate Degree: Up to 2 years
  • PhD: Up to 4 years
  • Research Programs: Up to 1 year 6 months
• The applicant should have the following educational qualifications:
  • For Postgraduate: Must have passed the graduation final examination with at least 55% marks.
  • For PhD: Must have passed the postgraduate examination with at least 50% marks.
  • The applicant should choose the foreign educational institution for admission independently.
  • The applicant should be applying for a postgraduate or higher-level degree.

Application Process -

• Step 1: Visit the Tribal Affairs Department Headquarters, Bhopal (during office hours) and collect the official application form.
• Step 2: Fill in all required details, attach a passport-size photo, and include all necessary documents (self-attested if needed).
• Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with documents to the concerned authority within the given deadline.
• Step 4: Collect an acknowledgment or receipt showing the date, time, and submission ID (if provided).

Documents Required -

• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or Aadhar Card)
• Income Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificates (Graduation/Postgraduation)
• Mark Sheets (Graduation/Postgraduation)
• Passport Copy
• Proof of Admission to a Foreign Educational Institution
• Visa Application and Visa Fee Receipt
• Medical Insurance Document
• Travel Documents (Airfare and Rail/Bus Fare Details

Award -

• The scheme covers tuition fees of 40,000 US Dollars per year, along with a living allowance of 9,000 US Dollars and a contingency allowance of 1,000 US Dollars.
• Additional expenses such as visa fees, insurance, poll tax, airfare, and rail/bus fare are also provided.