Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi SC Development Scholarship, Telangana 2024-25

Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi SC Development Scholarship, Telangana 2024-25, is an initiative launched by the Telangana government to empower the SC category of the society and provide them a platform to contribute in state development. The selected students will receive up to ₹20 lakhs as reward with other benefits.

Source: ePASS Telangana portal

This scholarship is being offered by the Government of Telangana.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be SC students domiciled in Telangana
• have an annual income less than ₹ 5 lakhs per annum from all sources, either of students or parents
• be one child per family
• have scored a minimum of 60% in graduation and an eligible score in GRE/GMAT, and in English proficiency

Eligible Countries for Admissions

• USA
• Canada
• Germany
• France
• UK
• Singapore
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia
• New Zealand

Selected candidates will receive:-

• Up to ₹ 20 lakhs or as per the admission letter
• One-way ticket (economic class) and visa charges

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to apply:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Visit the official website and navigate to the tab for overseas scholarships.
Step 4: Click on the registration button in red on the right side of the webpage
Step 5: Fill in all the required details, submit the necessary documents and submit the application.

Note:-

• Registration of the application does not entitle to the benefit/ grant of a scholarship under the scheme.
• The selection of candidates is based on fulfilment of the prescribed guidelines, and in case of over and above registrations against the intake, the selection will be done based on merit only, as per the existing guidelines.

• Previous year marksheet
• Valid passport 
• Admission letter of the university
• Photographs
• GRE/GMAT Score Card

The students will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Application Deadline: 19 May 2025

Question: If in graduation, someone has scored marks slightly below 60%, are they still eligible?
Answer: No, the minimum requirement of 60% marks in graduation is a strict eligibility criterion.

Question: Does one need to have secured admission before applying for the scholarship?
Answer: Yes, you must have a confirmed admission offer (I-20, Letter of Admission, or equivalent) from a recognised foreign university in one of the specified countries to be eligible to apply.

Question: Whom should I contact for further queries related to this scholarship?
Answer: For any queries ahead, you can contact the SC Development Department of the Telangana Government or refer to the contact details provided on the ePASS Telangana portal. 

Question: How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the selected students?
Answer: The scholarship amount is usually disbursed in instalments directly into the student's bank account after they have joined the foreign university and provided the necessary documentation as per the guidelines.

Question: Can I apply if I have already started my studies abroad?
Answer: No, the scholarship is only for students who intend to go abroad for higher studies.