15) National Overseas Scholarship scheme

Question 1

This scheme is under which ministry ?

Answer 1

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (careful !!)

Question 2

Central sponsored or sector ?

Answer 2

Central Sector

Question 3

Aim of this scheme ?

Answer 3

To facilitate the low income students obtain Master degree or PhD courses by studying abroad to improve their social and economic status

Question 4

Who are the selected beneficiaries ?

Answer 4

SCs , Denotified Nomadic and Semi nomadic tribes

Landless Agri labourers, Traditional Artisans category

Question 5

How are the awards divided ?

Answer 5

30% of the awards each year should be given to women candidates
However , in case of adequate women candidates are not available as per the stipulations of the scheme, then the unutilized slots can be given to suitable male candidates

Question 6

Why is it in news now ? Is it a new scheme ?

Answer 6

NOOO, its an old scheme. But they have made few changes in this now :

1) Annual family income for SCs has been increased from 6 lakh to 8 lakh per annum
2) Students securing admission in higher ranking institutions internationally will be given preference
3) Min qualifying marks increased from 55% to 60%
4) Maintenance allowance has been linked with the progress of the awardee
5) Police verification has been done away and self declaration has been introduced
6) Bachelor level courses in any discipline are not covered under this scheme