Study Abroad Scholarships (Scheduled Tribe)

Description
Launched in 2003, the scheme "Study Abroad Scholarships" by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh covers tuition fees of 40,000 US Dollars per year, along with a living allowance of 9,000 US Dollars and a contingency allowance of 1,000 US Dollars. To be eligible, students must have passed the graduation final examination with at least 55% marks for postgraduate studies, and the postgraduate examination with at least 50% marks for Ph.D. The scheme provides scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students for pursuing higher education abroad.

Benefits
• The scheme covers tuition fees of 40,000 US Dollars per year, along with a living allowance of 9,000 US Dollars and a contingency allowance of 1,000 US Dollars.
• Additional expenses such as visa fees, insurance, poll tax, airfare, and rail/bus fare are also provided.
• NOTE: The fees are paid into the University account and subsistence/contingency allowance and other allowances are paid directly into the applicant's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be 35 years old as of 1st January.
2. The applicant should have an annual income limit of ₹10 lakhs.
3. The applicant should meet the course duration requirements:
4. - Postgraduate – 2 years
5. - PhD – 4 years
6. - Research – 1 year 6 months
7. The applicant should have the following educational qualifications:
8. - For Postgraduate: Must have passed the graduation final examination with at least 55% marks.
9. - For PhD: Must have passed the postgraduate examination with at least 50% marks.
10. - The applicant should choose the foreign educational institution for admission independently.
11. - The applicant should be applying for a postgraduate or higher-level degree.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Tribal Affairs Department Headquarters, Bhopal, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Tribal Affairs Department Headquarters, Bhopal, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

Step 2: 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).
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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: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
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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: 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 (i…
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NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Required Documents
• Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or Aadhar Card)
• Income Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificates (Graduation/Postgraduation)
• Mark Sheets (Graduation/Postgraduation)
• Passport Copy
• Proof of Admission to a Foreign Educational Institution
• Visa Application and Visa Fee Receipt
• Medical Insurance Document
• Travel Documents (Airfare and Rail/Bus Fare Details)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the "Study Abroad Scholarships" scheme?
A: A scholarship scheme for Scheduled Tribe students to pursue higher education abroad.

Q: What is the age limit for applicants?
A: Applicants should be 35 years old as of 1st January.

Q: What is the income limit for this scholarship?
A: The applicant's family income should not exceed [?]10 lakhs per annum.

Q: What is the duration of the course for Postgraduate students?
A: The duration is 2 years for Postgraduate courses.

Q: What is the duration of the course for Ph.D. students?
A: The duration is 4 years for Ph.D. courses.

Q: What are the minimum marks required for Postgraduate applicants?
A: Applicants should have at least 55% marks in their graduation final examination.

Q: What are the minimum marks required for Ph.D. applicants?
A: Applicants should have at least 50% marks in their postgraduate examination.

Q: Can students choose their educational institution abroad?
A: Yes, students can choose the foreign educational institution themselves.

Q: Is this scholarship available for research programs?
A: Yes, the scheme supports research programs for 1 year and 6 months.

Q: What additional expenses does the scholarship cover?
A: It covers tuition fees, living allowance, visa fees, insurance, and travel expenses.