National Overseas Scholarship India 2026

The National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) is a Government of India scheme run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It is designed to help students from specified disadvantaged communities in India pursue higher studies overseas, particularly at the Master's and PhD levels.

The scholarship is intended for study at recognised institutions abroad and is generally focused on fields that can strengthen academic and professional opportunities for awardees. Support typically includes major educational costs such as tuition fees, a living allowance, and certain other approved expenses connected with overseas study. The exact amount and components can vary by year and official guidelines.

Eligibility is usually restricted to Indian nationals belonging to categories covered by the scheme, such as Scheduled Castes and other notified target groups under current government rules. Applicants are normally expected to have secured admission, or be in the process of securing admission, to an eligible foreign university for a qualifying programme. Academic merit, income limits, category certificates, and other documentation are important parts of assessment.

The scholarship can be used in a range of destination countries where approved overseas institutions are located. Applicants should apply through the scheme's official online portal and carefully follow the current year's notification, as rules on eligible courses, document formats, income ceilings, and timelines may change. Before applying, students should review the latest guidelines to confirm community eligibility, field restrictions, and the list of acceptable supporting documents.