Abu Saleh: Overseas Scholarship for SC Candidates for XII Plan Period (2012-13

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Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas Scholarship for SC etc. candidates for XII Plan period (2012-13–2016-17)

Introduction:

The Scheme provides financial assistance to the finally selected candidates for pursuing Master level courses and Ph.D abroad in the accredited Institutions/University by an authorized body of that country, under the Scheme in following specified fields of study:

Engineering and Management;
Pure Sciences & Applied Sciences;
Agricultural Sciences and Medicine;
Commerce, Accounting & Finance; and
Humanities, Social Science & Fine Arts

One Hundred awards, subject to availability of funds, per year are available under the Scheme. 30% of the awards for each year shall be earmarked for women candidates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

For Ph.D: 55% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Masters' Degree.

For Masters' Degree: 55% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Bachelors' Degree.

AGE:

Below 35 (Thirty Five) years, as on First day of the month of the Advertisement of the Scheme.

INCOME CEILING:

Total family income from all sources of the employed candidate or his/her parents/guardians, shall not exceed Rs.6,00,000 (Rs. six lakhs per annum), (excluding such allowances as are not treated as part of total income for the purpose of income tax) as certified by the employer. A copy of latest tax-assessment as well as latest monthly salary slip from the employer is also required to be enclosed with the application

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: QUANTUM OF ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE:

(I) FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OTHER COUNTRIES EXCEPT UNITED KINGDOM:

The annual maintenance allowance of US Dollars 15400/- (Fifteen Thousand four hundred) has been prescribed for all levels of courses covered under the Scheme.

(II) ONLY FOR UNITED KINGDOM:

The annual maintenance allowance of 9900/- (Nine Thousand nine hundred) Great Britain Pound (GBP) has been prescribed.

Besides the above, there is provision for Contingency allowance, incidental journey allowance, poll tax, Visa fee, fees and medical insurance premium, air passage will also be provided.

DURATION OF AWARD WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

The prescribed financial assistance is provided up to completion of the course/research or the following period, whichever is earlier:-