Question: Tell me about the National Overseas Scholarship For Scheduled Caste Etc. Candidates scheme.

Answer: Provide details of the Visa obtained or applied for. In case the candidate has applied to any University in the USA, he/she is
required to obtain J-1 VISA only.9. Prospects in IndiaProvide the future prospects in India after completion of his/her proposed study
abroad.ï»¿Documents RequiredDuring the Application Stage:1. 10th Board Certificate2. Caste Certificate (Refer Source for Format)3.
Photo4. Scanned Signature5. Current Address proof/Permanent Address Proof (if from current address)6. Qualifying Degree/Provisional
Certificate7. Mark sheet of qualifying examination8. Valid Document regarding admission in Foreign University (Application,
Registration or Admission related document) (*)9. Family Income Certificate (issued by the Revenue Authorities of the State Govt.)
(Refer Source for Format) 10. Employer's NOC Certificate (if the applicant is employed)11. Gap certificate (if there is gap of more than
6 months after completing qualifying Degree)12. ITR acceptance document.13. Aadhaar Numberï»¿In case of selection of the applicant,
in order to receive the â€œProvisional Award Letterâ€​ under the scheme, the following documents need to be submitted:1. Attestation
form2. Self-Declaration / Undertaking regarding Total Annual Family Income (from all sources).3. Self-Declaration regarding any
Pending Case / Non-Conviction of Offense.4. Copy of Passportï»¿Source:Format for Income
Certificate:https://nosmsje.gov.in/docs/income_Certificate.pdf Format for Certificate of being Landless Agricultural
Labourerhttps://nosmsje.gov.in/docs/Certificate_for%20being_Landless_Agricultural_Labourer.pdf Format for Certificate of being
Traditional Artisanhttps://nosmsje.gov.in/docs/Certificate_for%20being_Traditional_Artisan.pdf ï»¿Frequently Asked QuestionsIs there
a duration to the prescribed financial assistance?Yes, the prescribed financial assistance will be provided up to the completion of the
course / research or the following period, whichever is earlier: PhD - 04 years (Four years) Masterâ€™s Degree - 03 years (Three
years)What all shall be covered under Contingency Allowance?The Contingency allowance shall be for books/essential apparatus/ study
tour/ travel cost for attending subject related conference, workshops etc./ typing and binding of thesis etc. and the fees charged by the
University/ Institutions which are directly related to the studies of the Scholarship Awardees such as Student Service Fees, Student
Amenity Fees, Student Service and Amenity Fees, Registration Fees, Examination Fees, Enrolment Fees, Library Fees etc.Are there any
terms to availing the Maintenance Allowance?The payment of Maintenance Allowance is linked with furnishing of progress report. For
first semester/six months, the maintenance allowance may be paid to the scholarship awardee in the first instance as an advance.
Thereafter, the maintenance allowance for the next semester/six months may be paid only after receipt of the satisfactory progress report
of the awardee for first six months/semester.Are the awardees are permitted to supplement their prescribed allowances by undertaking
Research / Teaching Assistantship?Yes, the awardees are permitted to do so.How many scholarship slots are there in this scheme?In each
selection year, 125 fresh awards, subject to availability of funds, will be given under this scheme.Is there a category-wise distribution of
slots for various groups eligible for the scholarship?Yes, there are 115 slots for Scheduled Castes, 6 slots for Denotified, Nomadic and
Semi-Nomadic Tribes, 4 slots for Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans.Is there any earmarking for women
candidates?Yes, there is 30% of the awards for each year shall be earmarked for women candidates. However, in case, adequate women
candidates are not available as per the stipulations of the scheme, then the unutilized slots will be utilized by selecting suitable male
candidates.Are Bachelors Level courses also covered under this scheme?No, Bachelors Level courses, in any discipline, are not covered
under this scheme.I have completed my studies abroad on a scholarship from state govt. Am I eligible to apply for this scheme?No,
candidates already staying or studying or having completed studies abroad by utilizing any other scholarship from State Government,
other agency, or through own funds are not eligible to apply under this scheme.Which candidates will be selected for grant of scholarship
during the first round of selection?In the first round of selection, candidates having unconditional offer of admission to top 500 ranked
foreign Institutes / Universities as per the latest available QS rankings only will be selected.How many children of the same
parents/guardians will be eligible for scholarship?Not more than two children of the same parents/guardians will be eligible for
scholarship. A. The second child of the same parents/guardians will be considered only if slots are still available in the last cycle of the
year in which the applicant has applied.I hold a Masterâ€™s Degree from an Institute in India. Am I eligible to apply for this scheme if I
have an unconditional offer letter for a Master Degree from an institute located outside India?The candidate is not eligible for scholarship
to pursue the same level (Masters/Ph.D.) of course for which he/she has already acquired the qualification from any
University/Institution either in India or abroad.Is there any chance that the application portal would reopen for submission of
applications, even after all the slots are filled?No, once all slots are filled, the portal will not be reopened during the year for submission
of applications.Is there a timeframe to addressing the grievances related to the results?Yes. The grievances in connection with results will
be entertained for upto 30 calendar days from the publication of the Result in the portal.What if the slots remain unfilled? Will the portal
be reopened?In case the slots remain unfilled, the portal will be opened again for the second cycle for a period of 45 days in each
selection year, i.e. from 1st September to 15th October.By when will the portal open for the First Round?The selection year period
would be April-March of each year. The portal shall be opened for calling of applications for the first round from mid of February for a
period of 45 days (before the beginning of selection year), i.e. till 31st March.How would I know the status of my application?A list of
selected / not-selected candidates will be uploaded on the portal. Individual email / messages will also be sent to all registered
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CandidatesDegreeInternational EducationPhDPost-GraduationScheduled CasteScholarshipStudentTuition
FeesDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsA scholarship scheme by
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for regular, full-time students from Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi
Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans; to obtain higher education viz., Master degree or Ph.D
courses by studying abroad in Institutions/Universities accredited by the Government/authorized body of that country in any field of
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