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Scholarships for Meritorious Students to Study Abroad

The Scholarships for Meritorious Students to Study Abroad by the Madhya Pradesh Government provides aid to 20 students yearly with family income under ₹8 lakh, 75% in postgraduation, and teaching experience or an M.Phil degree.

State Cash

States / UT: Madhya Pradesh

Nodal department: Higher Education Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance, International education

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Students, Study Abroad, Scholarships, Meritorious

Details

The scheme "Scholarships for Meritorious Students to Study Abroad", offered by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides financial assistance to eligible students. Every year, 20 students can avail of this benefit, provided their family income from all sources does not exceed ₹8 lakh. To qualify, applicants must have at least 75% marks in a postgraduate examination in the relevant subject and either two years of teaching experience or an M.Phil degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university or government college in Madhya Pradesh.

Benefits

  • Financial Support: Covers actual expenses or up to $38 000 annually plus an additional $2 000 for books equipment typing thesis binding and other academic work. Total Amount: A maximum of $40 000 annually or its equivalent in the local currency is provided. Bond Requirement: The applicant must sign a bond for the entire amount received under the scheme

Financial Support:
Covers actual expenses or up to $38,000 annually, plus an additional $2,000 for books, equipment, typing, thesis binding, and other academic work.
Total Amount:
A maximum of $40,000 annually or its equivalent in the local currency is provided.
Bond Requirement:
The applicant must sign a bond for the entire amount received under the scheme.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
  2. The applicant should be seeking a postgraduate degree with at least 75% marks in their graduation from a recognized university/institute in Madhya Pradesh.
  3. The applicant should have an annual family income not exceeding ₹8 lakh from all sources.
  4. The applicant should be under 25 years of age for postgraduate studies and under 35 years of age for PhD research.
  5. The applicant should have secured admission to a study program abroad.
  6. The applicant should have qualified for international tests such as GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, or IELTS.
  7. The applicant should be pursuing a PhD and have:
  • 75% marks in postgraduate studies in the relevant subject.
  • Two years of teaching experience or an M.Phil degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university or government college in Madhya Pradesh.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Commissioner Higher Education for new education and concerned Regional Additional Director, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for the scholarship?
The applicant must be a native of Madhya Pradesh and meet the academic requirements for postgraduate or PhD studies.
What are the academic qualifications required?
For a postgraduate degree, the applicant must have 75% marks in their graduation from a recognized university in Madhya Pradesh. For a PhD, 75% marks in postgraduate exams, along with two years of teaching experience or an M.Phil degree, is required.
What is the maximum family income limit for applicants?
The annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh from all sources.
What is the age limit for the scholarship?
The applicant should be under 25 years of age for a postgraduate degree and under 35 years of age for a PhD research degree.
Is there a requirement for admission to a study program abroad?
Yes, the applicant must have secured admission to a recognized course of study abroad.
What standardized tests are required for eligibility?
The applicant must have qualified for international exams such as GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, or IELTS.
Can I apply for the scholarship if I am not from Madhya Pradesh?
No, the scholarship is specifically for natives of Madhya Pradesh.
How much financial support is provided under the scholarship?
The scholarship provides up to $40,000 annually, covering tuition and academic expenses, or the equivalent in the local currency.
What documents are required to apply for the scholarship?
Applicants will need to submit their academic certificates, proof of family income, age proof, admission letter from a foreign institution, and results of the required standardized tests.
Can I apply for this scholarship after my admission abroad?
Yes, but you must have secured admission to the relevant course abroad before applying.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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