Financial Assistance to SC Students for Pursuing Higher Studies Abroad
State: Delhi
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to support SC students for higher education abroad in fields like Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities. Benefits include up to ₹20,00,000/- for Ph.D. and ₹10,00,000 for Masters, with eligibility criteria including residency and income below ₹8,00,000/-.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹5,00,000/- per annum, up to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- for Ph.D. (4 years) and ₹10,00,000/- for Masters (2 years).
> **Funds are Disbursed in Installments**

- First installment after admission confirmation.
- Subsequent installments every six months/one year based on progress reports.

Covers tuition and living expenses at accredited foreign universities.
> **Conditions**

- Recipients must return to India after completion and stay for at least 5 years.
- Violations may require refund of the entire amount with 15% compound interest.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a domicile of Delhi or a bonafide resident of Delhi for at least 5 years.
1. The applicant should be the only child eligible under this scheme.
1. Employed applicant should submit their application through their employer with a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
1. The applicant should not have already completed the same level of education (Master’s/Ph.D.) in India or abroad.
1. Applicants for the Ph.D. Course should have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Master’s Degree.
1. Applicants for the Master’s Degree Course should have secured at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
1. The applicant should be below 30 years old as of the cutoff date.
1. The applicant’s total family income should not exceed ₹8,00,000/- per annum.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields in English/Hindi (block letters). Paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required) and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Send the hard copy of the duly filled and signed application form along with the copies of the required documents to the Department for Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Vikas Bhavan, New Delhi.
Post-Application ProcessesStep 1: The applications received within the deadline will be reviewed for eligibility and placed before the Selection Committee. The shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interview. In case of a tie, preference will be given to the older candidate (as per the date of birth in the Secondary School Certificate).
Step 2: Upon selection, the first installment is released after admission confirmation. Subsequent installments require progress reports.

Documents Required:
Matriculation Certificate.
Degree/Diploma Mark Sheets and Certificates.
Income Certificate.
Caste Certificate.
Offer Letter From Accredited Foreign University.
Admission Details (University, Course, Expenses).
Aadhaar Card.
Undertaking/Self-Declaration (Annexure-I).
For Employed Candidates: No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Employer.