National Overseas Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Name of the Scheme
National Overseas Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Funding by
Central Government
Eligibility criteria
General Eligibility Conditions –
- The scholarships are open only to Indian nationals.
- All the components of scholarships are open to students with benchmark disability i.e., 40% or more disability as defined in ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and having a valid certificate of disability issued by the competent authority as prescribed under Rules.
- Not more than two children with disabilities of the same parents will be entitled to receive benefits of the scheme. In case the second child is a twin, the scholarship under the schemes will be admissible to the twin.
- Scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, she/he would not get scholarship for that class for a second (or a subsequent) year.
- A scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/stipend. No scholarship will be paid to the students under this scheme from the date he/she accepts any other scholarship/stipend.
- UDID/UDID enrolment shall be mandatory for availing the benefits of the Scholarship scheme.
Scheme Specific Eligibility Conditions –
- Fellowship is open to students with benchmark disability (i.e 40% or more disability) as defined in ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and having a valid certificate of disability as prescribed under rules issued by the competent authority.
- For Ph.D. -Fifty-five per cent (55%) marks or equivalent grade in relevant master’s degree.
- For Masters’ Degree: -Fifty-five per cent (55%) marks or equivalent grade in relevant bachelor’s degree.
- In case of equivalent grade/credit points in Semester Grade Points (SGP)/ Cumulative Grade Point Index (CGPI) etc., conversion factor duly attested by the Institute/College/University concerned will be accepted.
- Candidates already pursuing master’s degree or PhD or having completed Masters/PhD from Institute/College/University abroad by availing benefits of the Scholarship Scheme implemented by any of the Ministries/Departments of the Central Government/State Government/other agency/own funds, are not eligible to apply for the scheme. Further, Individual can be awarded National Overseas Scholarship only once in a lifetime.
- The candidate is also eligible for scholarship under this scheme to pursue the same level (Masters/Ph.D.) course but in a different stream (Science/Arts/Commerce etc.) other than for which he/she has already acquired the qualification from any University/Institution/College either in India or abroad, subject to the condition that the candidate has not availed scholarship from Central/State Government for that same level course.
- Below 35 (Thirty -Five) years as on 1stJanuary of the year of application
- Parental Income should not be more than 8 lakhs per annum
Benefits Provided
The quantum of financial assistance is as mentioned below –
| S. No. | Particulars/Type of Assistance | Rates | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fees | As Per Actuals | |
| Maintenance Allowance | |||
| 2 | For US and other Countries | US $ 15,400 per annum | Annual Maintenance allowance will be admissible to students residing in countries at (a) |
| 3 | For U. K | GBP 9900 per annum | and (b) to meet the miscellaneous expenditureincurred on Boarding/Lodging. |
| Contingency Allowance | |||
| 4 | For US and other Countries | US $ 1500 per annum | Admissible for books/essential apparatus/study tour/travel cost for attending |
| 5 | For U. K | GBP 1100 per annum | subject related conferences, workshops etc./ typing and binding of thesis, etc. |
| 6 | Incidental Journey Allowance | US $ 20/-(US dollar twenty only) or its equivalent in Indian Rupees – One time | |
| 7 | Equipment Allowance | US $20/-(US dollar twenty only)-One time | |
| 8 | Poll Tax | Actual will be paid, wherever applicable | |
| 9 | Mandatory travel expenditure on medical tests etc. As per the requirements of the host country | Actual will be paid upon submission of bills. | |
| 10 | Bank Transactional Charges | Conversion charges + Service charges + TCS + Exchange commission will be paid upon submission of bills. | |
| 11 | Visa Fees | Visa fees will be paid as per actual in IndianRupees | |
| 12 | Medical insurance premium | As per actual | |
| 13 | Cost of air passage | a) The awardees shall be allowed to purchase air tickets (from nearest Airport to Hometown in India to the nearest place to the educational institution and back to India) from the three authorized travel agents viz. Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited (BLCL), Ashok Travels & Tours (ATT), Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) with the condition that the ticket purchased 11 must be of economy class/shortest route on date of booking. b) The choice of the travel agent for booking of the ticket is left open to the awardees. No Booking charges/excess baggage/cancellation charges & other add-ons will be reimbursed to awardees. c) The awardees will claim reimbursement of airfare from respective Indian Mission abroad after joining the University and providing joining report from university. The revised conditions will be effective from 1st April, 2022. d) Return tickets will be booked by Indian Mission abroad |
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| 14 | Examination fee for appearing in English language/other tests | One time examination fee for appearing in English language/other tests such as GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS., etc., required for admission to institutions /universities abroad would be reimbursed by Indian Mission Abroad as per actual subject to a maximum of INR 50,000/-. | |
| 15 | Local travel | Second Class railway fare from the port of disembarkation to the place of study and back. In case of far-flung places not connected by rail, bus fare from the place of residence to the nearest railway station, actual charges of crossing by ferry, air fare to the nearest rail-cum-air Station and/or second-class railway fare by the shortest route to the port of embarkation and back will be reimbursed by the Indian Mission abroad. | |
| 16 | Earning from research/teaching assistance-ship | The awardees are permitted to supplement their admissible allowance by undertaking Research/Teaching Assistantship up to US$ 2400/- (US dollars two thousand four hundred) per annum and for awardees in United Kingdom, GBP 1560/- (Great Britain Pound One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty only) per annum. Beyond the admissible ceilings, the annual maintenance allowance under the scheme shall be correspondingly reduced. |
Category of Scheme
Fellowship
Scheme Guidelines
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Beneficiary:
To provide financial assistance to students with benchmark disabilities for pursuing Master’s level courses and Ph.D abroad in the specified fields of study: (a) Engineering & Management (b) Pure Sciences and Applied Sciences (c) Agricultural Science & Medicine (d) Commerce, Accounting and Finance and (e) Humanities, Social Science including Law & Fine Arts.
Benefits:
As Mentioned Above
How To Apply
The candidates after assessing their eligibility and suitability, as per conditions of the Scheme, shall apply to Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. After the online portal being developed is made operational, the application will be invited through that portal only. The candidates shall send duly filled up application form (available on Department’s website www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in) enclosing therewith requisite documents to this Department. The employed candidates are required to submit a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) from their employer to this Department.
The applications shall be screened by the Screening Committee as per the Scheme guidelines. The eligible candidates shortlisted by the Screening Committee shall be placed before the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee shall assess the eligible candidates based on their educational qualifications and experience, their disability category and percentage, the University abroad and the course to which they propose to take admission etc. and draw a merit list within the sanctioned number of yearly slots which will finally and decisively complete the selection procedure.
No request for change of Institution/College/University shall be entertained at any stage. In case, the Awardee desires to change the course or university, he/she can apply afresh.
After the issuance of confirmation letter to an Awardee, the candidate is required to complete all the procedures like verification of original documents, submission of Bonds, Solvency Certificates etc., within six months, otherwise the award letter will be automatically cancelled. No further time will be granted for completion of these formalities.