Prabhuddha Overseas Scholarship
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: null

The PRABHUDDHA OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP scheme selects around 250 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate and PhD students from the SC/ST communities, providing them with financial assistance. The initiative aims to support deserving students in pursuing their academic aspirations.

Benefits:
Financial assistance: The scheme provides financial assistance to students from SC/ST communities to pursue their undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study.
Field of study: The scholarship covers a wide range of fields of study, including Engineering and Management, Pure Sciences and applied sciences, Agriculture sciences and medicine, International Commerce, Economics, Accounting Finance, Humanities, Social science, fine arts, and law.
Merit-based: The scholarship is granted based on merit, and the selection process is highly competitive.
Income-based: The scholarship is available to students from families with an annual income of up to Rs 15 lakh.
Reservation: The scheme provides reservation for women and physically handicapped candidates, ensuring equal opportunities.
Eligibility criteria: The scheme has specific eligibility criteria, such as age limit, residency, qualifying marks, and scores in standardized tests.
Overseas education: The scholarship allows students to pursue full-time degree programs at overseas universities/colleges, providing exposure to diverse cultures and learning environments.
Support for academic aspirations: The PRABHUDDHA OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP scheme aims to support deserving students from SC/ST communities in pursuing their academic aspirations and reaching their potential.

Eligibility:
1. Residency: The applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka state in India.
1. Age Limit: The age limit to apply for this scheme is 21 years for undergraduate courses, and 35 years for postgraduate and doctoral programs.
1. Qualifying Marks: Candidates applying for the scholarship must have scored at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in their qualifying degree exams for postgraduate and doctoral courses, and 80% marks or equivalent grade in qualifying exams (PUC/12th class) for undergraduate courses.
1. Standardized Test Scores: The candidates should have cleared standardized tests like GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS exams with minimum score marks before applying for the scholarship.
1. Admission: Applicants should have secured admission into a full-time degree program at an overseas university/college.
1. Documents: The candidates must have the necessary documents like Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Latest Income Certificate, Last 2 years IT Returns, Degree/Master Degree Convocation Certificate, Degree/Master Degree All Semester Marks Card, Offer letter from the university obtained, Copy of the Passport, and Tuition fee and maintenance fee as sent by the university.
1. Field of Study: The scholarship covers various fields of study, including Engineering and Management, Pure Sciences and applied sciences, Agriculture sciences and medicine, International Commerce, Economics, Accounting Finance, Humanities, Social science, fine arts, and law.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Check eligibility
Check if you meet the eligibility criteria mentioned for the scheme. Make sure you are a permanent resident of Karnataka State and that you fulfill the age limit and academic qualifications required for the field of study you are interested in. You should also have a valid passport.
Step 2: Select universities/colleges abroad
Make a list of the universities that you want to study and research abroad. Ensure that these universities offer full-time degree programs in your field of study and that they are recognized by the relevant authorities.
Step 3: Prepare necessary documents
Gather all the necessary documents required for the scholarship application, including your Aadhaar card, caste certificate, latest income certificate, last 2 years IT returns, degree/master degree convocation certificate, degree/master degree all semester marks card, offer letter from the university, copy of the passport, and tuition fee and maintenance fee as sent by the university.
Step 4: Take standardized tests
Before applying for the scholarship, you must pass GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS exams with minimum score marks as required. Ensure that you take these tests well in advance to have enough time for the application process.
Step 5: Apply for the scholarship
Apply for the scholarship online by visiting the official website and filling in the required details. Upload all the necessary documents, including the standardized test scores, offer letter from the university, and the tuition fee and maintenance fee details.
Step 6: Wait for selection results
After submitting the application, wait for the selection process to be completed. Once the selection process is completed, the results will be announced, and the selected candidates will be notified by email or other means.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar card
Caste certificate
Latest income certificate (including details of both mother and father's income)
Last 2 years IT returns
Degree/master degree convocation certificate
Degree/master degree all semester marks card
Offer letter from the university obtained
Copy of the passport
Tuition fee and maintenance fee details as sent by the university