Have you always dreamed of pursuing your higher education in a foreign country? If you belong to a minority community in Telangana, financial hurdles no longer need to stand in the way of your global ambitions.
The Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities is a brilliant initiative by the Telangana government designed to support talented students who wish to pursue Postgraduate (PG) or PhD programs abroad.
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
Before diving into the paperwork, here is the exciting part! If you are selected, the scheme provides:
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Financial Grant up to Rs 20 lakhs or the amount specified in your university admission letter (whichever is less).
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Travel Support to a one-way Economic class airplane ticket to your destination country.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
To qualify for this life-changing scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:
1. Community & Residency
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Minority Status student must belong to one of these recognized minority communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, or Jain.
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Telangana Native student must be a permanent resident of Telangana State. Your school records from 4th to 10th standard will be used to verify this.
2. Academic Requirements
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Minimum Marks the student must have secured at least 60% marks (or an equivalent grade) in your previous degree.
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For PG courses, this applies to applicant Undergraduate degree (Engineering, Management, Pure Sciences, Agriculture, Medicine/Nursing, Social Sciences, or Humanities).
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For PhD courses, this applies to applicant Postgraduate degree.
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Student must have valid scores for GRE/GMAT and English proficiency tests like TOEFL/IELTS/PTE as required by your chosen university.
3. Age & Family Limits
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Student maximum age must not exceed 35 years as of July 1st of the application year.
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Student total family income from all sources must be less than Rs 5 lakhs per annum.
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This benefit is given to only one child per family as a one-time assistance.
4. Destination & Admission
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Eligible Countries: Student must have secured admission to an accredited university in one of these 10 countries: USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, France, or South Korea.
The Document Checklist
Keep scanned copies of these documents ready before you begin your application:
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Personal ID proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Valid Passport, Ration Card, and a recent Passport-size photograph.
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Official Certificates i.e. Caste Certificate and Income Certificate (both issued through Mee Seva), and a Resident/Nativity Certificate.
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Academic Records i.e. Birth/SSC Certificate, Transfer Certificate (TC), Bonafide Certificate from your last institute, and all mark sheets.
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Exam & Admission Proofs i.e. GRE/GMAT score card, TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score card, and student official university admission letter.
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Financial Documents i.e. Bank passbook (first page) of a nationalised bank account, Salary certificate of parents/guardians (if employed), and a copy of the latest Income Tax Assessment (if applicable).
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
The application process is entirely online and hosted on the official Telangana ePASS portal.
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Visit the Portal: Open the Telangana ePASS website and check the live notification dates.
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Register/Login: New users must sign up using their mobile/email, while existing users can log in directly.
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Find the Scheme: Click on the ‘Overseas Scholarship Services’ tab and choose the Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities and submit the application accordingly.
What Happens Next?
A State Level Screening Committee will review your paperwork and create a merit list. Once selected, you will receive a sanction order. You will get your first fund instalment after uploading your foreign landing permit/I-94, and the second instalment upon submitting your first-semester results.
Don’t Miss Out: The last date to complete your registration for this cycle is June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
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