Prabhuddha Overseas Scholarship

Description
The PRABHUDDHA OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students belonging to the SC/ST communities who wish to pursue their undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral PhD programs in various fields of study. The scholarship is available for students studying in the fields of Engineering and Management, Pure Sciences and applied sciences, Agriculture sciences and medicine, International Commerce, Economics, Accounting Finance, Humanities, Social science, fine arts, and law. The scholarship will be granted to around 250 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate and PhD students from the SC/ST communities based on their family's annual income. Students whose family income is below Rs 8 lakh will receive 100% scholarship, while those whose family income is between Rs 8 to 15 lakh will receive a 50% scholarship. Students whose family income is above Rs 15 lakh will receive a 33% scholarship. The scholarship quota also includes a reservation of 33% for women and 5% for Physically Handicapped Candidates. To be eligible for the PRABHUDDHA OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP scheme, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka State and have a valid passport. The age limit for applying to this scheme is 35 years for PhD and postgraduate courses and 21 years for undergraduate courses. Candidates must have passed GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS exams with minimum scores before applying for the scholarship. They should have secured admission to a full-time degree program at an overseas university/college. Candidates are also required to meet the eligibility criteria set by the scheme, including marks or equivalent grades in relevant qualifying exams.

Exclusions
• The scheme is exclusively for students from SC/ST communities, and students from other communities are not eligible for this scholarship.
• The scheme is only available for students who are permanent residents of Karnataka state in India. Students from other states or countries are not eligible.
• The scheme is not applicable to students who have not secured admission into a full-time degree program at an overseas university/college.
• The scheme does not cover expenses such as visa fees, travel expenses, or personal expenses of the student.
• Students who fail to maintain academic progress or violate the code of conduct of the university/college are not eligible to receive the scholarship.
• The scholarship is not transferable and cannot be deferred to a later year.
• Students who do not meet the specific eligibility criteria, such as age limit, residency, qualifying marks, and scores in standardized tests, are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

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 Criteria
1. Residency: The applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka state in India.
2. Age Limit: The age limit to apply for this scheme is 21 years for undergraduate courses, and 35 years for postgraduate and doctoral programs.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Admission: Applicants should have secured admission into a full-time degree program at an overseas university/college.
6. 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.
7. 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
Step 1: Step 1: Check eligibility
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/foreignstudies/WebPages/newScheme.aspx
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: Step 2: Select universities/colleges abroad
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/foreignstudies/WebPages/newScheme.aspx
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: Step 3: Prepare necessary documents
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/foreignstudies/WebPages/newScheme.aspx
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: Step 4: Take standardized tests
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/foreignstudies/WebPages/newScheme.aspx
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: Step 5: Apply for the scholarship
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/foreignstudies/WebPages/newScheme.aspx
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: Step 6: Wait for selection results
Online — https://sw.kar.nic.in/foreignstudies/WebPages/newScheme.aspx
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.

Required Documents
• 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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who will get the benefits?
A: Students belonging to SC/ST Community.

Q: What are the benefits?
A: Scholarship will be given in the following ways:
Students whose family annual income is below Rs 8 lakh will get a 100% scholarship.
Students whose family annual income is between Rs 8 to 15 lakh will get a 50% scholarship. Student whose family annual income is above Rs 15 lakh will get a 33% scholarship

Q: What % of the scholarship quota is reserved for women?
A: 33%

Q: What % of the scholarship quota is reserved for Physically Handicapped Candidates?
A: 5%

Q: Is the annual income of your family lie in the given criteria?
A: Yes

Q: Who should apply?
A: Only residents of Karnataka State.

Q: Do you belong to SC/ST Community?
A: Yes

Q: Have you secured admission into a full-time degree program at an overseas university/college?
A: Yes

Q: Have you secured the required percentage in your course?
A: Yes

Q: Have you passed the GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS exams with minimum score marks?
A: Yes

Q: What is the link to apply for this scheme?
A: The link is-: https://sw.kar.nic.in/foreignstudies/WebPages/newScheme.aspx

Q: What are the required documents?
A: Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Latest income certificate(mother and father both included), Last 2 years IT Returns, Degree/master degree convocation certificate, Degree/ master degree all semester marks card, Offer letter from university obtained, Copy of Passport, Tuition fee, and maintenance fee as sent by the university.

Q: How to get a Caste Certificate?
A: The link to get a Caste Certificate is -https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Caste%20Certificate.html

Q: How to get an Income Certificate?
A: The link to get an Income Certificate is - https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Income%20Certificate.html

Q: What document is to be used for Permanent Residence Proof?
A: You can use Aadhaar Card for this purpose.