Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities 2026: Fees up to ₹10 Lakhs, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Quick answer
Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities 2026 offers up to ₹10 Lakhs per installment for PG/PhD studies abroad. It is open to minority students from Telangana, aged up to 35, with family income below ₹5 Lakhs. Apply online via Telangana ePASS portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Fees up to ₹10 Lakhs |
| Ministry / department | Minorities Welfare Department |
| Level | State Government (Telangana) |
| Age | Up to 35 years |
| Income limit | ₹5 lakh |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities 2026 is a state‑level initiative by the Minorities Welfare Department of Telangana. It provides financial assistance to minority students for higher studies in post‑graduate or doctoral programmes at accredited foreign universities. The scheme covers tuition fees, living expenses, a one‑way ticket fare, and allows students to supplement their allowances through research or teaching assistantships.
Benefits
- Fees payable in two installments up to ₹10 Lakhs each
- Grant covers fees and living expenses
- One‑way ticket fare paid
- Option to supplement allowances via research/teaching assistantship
- Eligible for educational loan from nationalised bank
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Resident of Telangana
- Belongs to minority community
- Age not exceed 35 years as of 1st July
- Only one child per family eligible
- Award can be claimed only once in lifetime
- Valid TOEFL/IELTS & GRE/GMAT
- Admission to accredited foreign university
- Valid passport
- Family income less than ₹5 Lakhs per annum
- For PG: 60% marks in foundation degree in specified fields
- For PhD: 60% marks in PG course in specified fields
- Eligible countries include USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, France, South Korea
- Must join within one year of selection
- Must not change course
- Must obtain appropriate visa
- Must seek admission themselves
- 33% of awards earmarked for women
Documents required
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- E-pass ID Number
- Residential/Nativity Certificate
- Passport copy
- Mark sheet from SSC/Inter/Graduate/PG Level
- GRE/GMAT or equivalent scorecard
- TOEFL/IELTS scorecard
- Admission offer letter from a Foreign University
- Copy of latest Tax Assessment
- Copy of Bank Pass Book of Nationalised Bank
- Photograph
- Any other documents if required
How to apply
- 1Notification published in leading dailies and e-PASS portal
- 2Apply online from 1 Aug to 30 Sep and 1 Jan to 28/29 Feb
- 3Access Telangana ePASS website
- 4Click "Overseas Scholarship Services"
- 5Select scheme and click 'Registration'
- 6Fill registration form and submit
- 7Attach all required documents
Frequently asked questions
When was this scheme launched?+
The scheme was launched in the year 2015-16.
Which department is implementing this scheme?+
Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Telangana.
What is the scholarship amount given to the eligible students?+
Up to 20 lakhs or as per admission letter, whichever is less.
Who is eligible for scheme?+
The applicant who belongs to the minority community can apply for this scheme.
What is the age criterion under the scheme?+
Not exceed 35 years as of 1st July of the year.
Is this scheme only for the minority communities?+
Yes, this scheme is only for the students of minority communities.
How many children in a family can avail of the benefit of the scheme?+
Only one child from a family is eligible for the scheme.
How many times can benefits of scholarship be availed under the scheme?+
The individual can be awarded only once in a lifetime.
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