{"id":1765,"date":"2026-06-10T12:21:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T06:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/federpath.com\/blog\/?p=1765"},"modified":"2026-06-10T12:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T06:59:18","slug":"overseas-scholarship-scheme-for-minorities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/federpath.com\/blog\/overseas-scholarship-scheme-for-minorities","title":{"rendered":"Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities: Eligibility &#038; How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">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.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">The <b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in\/OverseasLinks.do\" rel=\"noopener\">Chief Minister&#8217;s<\/a> Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities<\/b> is a brilliant initiative by the Telangana government designed to support talented students who wish to pursue Postgraduate (PG) or PhD programs abroad.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federpath.com\/work-visa\">What Does the Scholarship Offer?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Before diving into the paperwork, here is the exciting part! If you are selected, the scheme provides:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\">Financial Grant up to Rs 20 lakhs or the amount specified in your university admission letter (whichever is less).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\">Travel Support to a\u00a0one-way Economic class airplane ticket to your destination country.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/federpathconsultant\" rel=\"noopener\">Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">To qualify for this life-changing scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11\">1. Community &amp; Residency<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\">Minority Status student must belong to one of these recognized minority communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, or Jain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\">Telangana Native student\u00a0must be a permanent resident of Telangana State. Your school records from 4th to 10th standard will be used to verify this.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"13\">2. Academic Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\">Minimum Marks the student must have secured at least 60% marks (or an equivalent grade) in your previous degree.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,0,0\">For PG courses, this applies to applicant Undergraduate degree (Engineering, Management, Pure Sciences, Agriculture, Medicine\/Nursing, Social Sciences, or Humanities).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,1,0\">For PhD courses, this applies to applicant Postgraduate degree.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\">Student must have valid scores for GRE\/GMAT and English proficiency tests like TOEFL\/IELTS\/PTE as required by your chosen university.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"15\">3. Age &amp; Family Limits<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\">Student maximum age must not exceed <b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">35 years<\/b> as of July 1st of the application year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\">Student total family income from all sources must be less than <b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"75\">Rs 5 lakhs per annum<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\">This benefit is given to only <b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\">one child per family<\/b> as a one-time assistance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\">4. Destination &amp; Admission<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\">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.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/feder_path_consultants\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Document Checklist<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">Keep scanned copies of these documents ready before you begin your application:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"22\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\">Personal ID proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Valid Passport, Ration Card, and a recent Passport-size photograph.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\">Official Certificates i.e. \u00a0Caste Certificate and Income Certificate (both issued through Mee Seva), and a Resident\/Nativity Certificate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\">Academic Records i.e.\u00a0Birth\/SSC Certificate, Transfer Certificate (TC), Bonafide Certificate from your last institute, and all mark sheets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\">Exam &amp; Admission Proofs i.e.\u00a0GRE\/GMAT score card, TOEFL\/IELTS\/PTE score card, and student official university admission letter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,4,0\">Financial Documents i.e. \u00a0Bank 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).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"24\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federpath.com\/evaluate-profile\">How to Apply: Step-by-Step<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\">The application process is entirely online and hosted on the official <b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"70\">Telangana ePASS portal<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"26\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Visit the Portal:<\/b> Open the Telangana ePASS website and check the live notification dates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Register\/Login:<\/b> New users must sign up using their mobile\/email, while existing users can log in directly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Find the Scheme:<\/b> Click on the <b data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">&#8216;Overseas Scholarship Services&#8217;<\/b> tab and choose the <i data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\">Chief Minister&#8217;s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities and submit the application accordingly.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"27\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federpath.com\/study-visa\">What Happens Next?<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28\">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.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"29\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29,0\" data-index-in-node=\"2\">Don&#8217;t Miss Out:<\/b> The last date to complete your registration for this cycle is <b data-path-to-node=\"29,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\">June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"31\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federpath.com\/contact\">Want Expert Guidance? Contact FederPath!<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32\">Navigating overseas admissions, managing standardized test scores, and organizing government scholarship paperwork can feel overwhelming. You don&#8217;t have to do it alone!<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"33\"><b data-path-to-node=\"33\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Contact FederPath<\/b> to know more about this process. The experts at FederPath can help streamline your documentation, guide you through the application steps, and ensure your dream of studying abroad becomes a smooth, stress-free reality. Reach out today and take your first step toward a global future!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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