Overseas Scholarship for OBC Students 2024

Overseas Scholarship for OBC Students 2024

The Overseas Scholarship for OBC Students 2024 is designed for Master's and PhD candidates from Kerala belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community. The scholarship supports studies in Engineering, Management, Pure Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Medicine, Law, and Social Sciences at recognized foreign universities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Kerala.
• Hold a First Class or at least 60% marks in their undergraduate degree.
• Be admitted to a Master's or PhD program at a university ranked among the top 600 in the Times Higher Education rankings.
• Pursue courses in Engineering, Management, Pure Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Medicine, Law, or Social Sciences.
• Have an annual family income not exceeding ₹6 lakh.
• Preferably align their higher studies with their undergraduate discipline.
• Relevant work experience is given additional weightage.

Value of the Scholarship

• Up to ₹10 lakh in partial funding.
• Provided for the duration of the course or up to 3 years, whichever is shorter.

Application Process

• Complete online registration for the Overseas Scholarship scheme.
• Fill out the official application form.
• Upload scanned copies of required documents, including the admission letter from the foreign university, mark sheets, degree certificates, statement of purpose, income certificate, caste certificate, and passport copy.
• Institutions may submit applications on behalf of students if needed.
• Submit all documents by the specified deadline.

Apply for the Overseas Scholarship for OBC Students 2024