Financial Assistance to SC Students for Pursuing Higher Studies Abroad, Delhi 2024-25

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be an Indian citizen and a resident of Delhi (bonafide domicile).
• Be below 30 years of age as of the cut-off date of the respective year.
• Have secured a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in their last qualifying examination.
• Be pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in one of the following fields:
  • Engineering & Management
  • Pure Sciences & Applied Sciences
  • Agriculture Sciences & Medicine
  • International Commerce, Accounting & Finance
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Have a family income not exceeding ₹8,00,000 per annum.

Note:

• Bonafide residents must provide documented proof of at least 5 years of residence in Delhi.
• Only one child per family can avail of this scholarship, and applicants must submit a self-certification confirming the same.
• Employed applicants must apply through their employer and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
• Applicants cannot apply for financial assistance for a course level in which they already hold a qualification.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected students will receive financial assistance as follows:

Additional Notes:

• The financial assistance will be provided until the course is completed or for the maximum duration mentioned above, whichever is earlier.
• Funds will only be disbursed after admission confirmation and submission of required documents (such as an offer letter, visa, passport, bank details, etc.).
• No past claims will be entertained, and financial assistance will be credited only from the date of scheme approval.
• The assistance will be credited in instalments:
• First instalment after confirmation of admission.
• Subsequent instalments every six months or annually, based on the progress report from the institution abroad.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation certificate or other relevant documents).
2. Aadhaar card.
3. Academic certificates, marksheets, degrees, and diplomas from all previous qualifications.
4. Income certificate (in the prescribed format, issued by a competent authority of Delhi).
5. Caste certificate (issued by a competent authority of Delhi).
6. Offer letter from the institution (if available).
7. Admission letter or official documents specifying university details, tuition fees, and estimated living expenses.
8. Self-declaration/undertaking (as per the prescribed format available in the scholarship guidelines).
9. No Objection Certificate (NOC) (if applicable).

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the scholarship:

• Visit the official website of the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST, Government of NCT of Delhi.
• Register/Login on the scholarship portal.
• Complete the application form with the required personal, academic, and financial details.
• Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
• Review and submit the application before the deadline (May 31, 2025).
• Save and print the application receipt for future reference.

For more information and updates, visit the official website of the Welfare of SC/ST, Government of NCT of Delhi.