fs.maharashtra.gov.in : Foreign Scholarship For Scheduled Tribes

Organisation : Maharashtra Tribal Development Department
Scholarship Name : Maharashtra’s Foreign Scholarship Program
Applicable For : Students should be resident of Maharashtra and belong to Scheduled Tribes
Applicable States/UTs : Maharashtra
Website : https://fs.maharashtra.gov.in/

What is Maharashtra Tribal Foreign Scholarship?

The Foreign Scholarship Scheme by the Tribal Development Department of the Government of Maharashtra aims to provide educational opportunities to tribal students to pursue higher studies abroad. Under this scheme, eligible tribal students are granted scholarships to pursue various levels of education such as postgraduate and doctoral studies in reputed foreign universities and institutions. The scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation, travel expenses, and other related costs, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder the educational aspirations of deserving tribal students.

Related / Similar Scholarship : Maharashtra Foreign Scholarship Program For Scheduled Castes

Eligibility of Maharashtra Tribal Foreign Scholarship

** Applicant student should be resident of Maharashtra and belong to Scheduled Tribe.
** The ranking of the admitted university should be within 300 according to the latest QS World Ranking.
** Annual income from all sources should not exceed 10 lakhs.
** Age Limit: 35 years for Post Graduate and Ph.D. 40 years for

How To Apply For Maharashtra Tribal Foreign Scholarship?

Applications for the Foreign Scholarship Scheme for higher education abroad must be submitted online only via the portal

Apply Here : https://foreign-scholar.trti-maha.in:81/register

Note:
1. It will be Truly Online registration process hence it is admisable to have stable internet connection.
2. During registration process, candidate is not required to upload any kind of document. Photograph is required.
3. Candidate is advised to have mobile device with them during registration process as OTP will be shared on his/her mobile number.
4. Candidate is advised to have own personal email ID with them during registration process as OTP will be shared on his/her email ID.

FAQ On Maharashtra Tribal Foreign Scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Maharashtra Tribal Foreign Scholarship

1. Is there an income requirement to apply for a scholarship?
The combined annual income of both parents and, if applicable, the candidate’s own income, must not exceed Rs 10.00 lakh.

2. What income related documents will be required to be submitted to apply for a scholarship if the student or parent or both are employed?
If the student or parent or both are employed, their Income Tax Return, Form No. 16 and Certificate of income from all sources of the family for the previous financial year from the competent authority (not less than the tahsildar or naib tahsildar).

3. If the student is not working, what documents related to income will have to be submitted?
Certificate of all modes of income of the family for the previous financial year from the competent authority (not below the rank of tahsildar or naib tahsildar).

4. Are students who do not have a state domicile certificate or their parents eligible for the scheme?
No.

5. Are students with a family income limit of more than Rs 10.00 lakh eligible for the scheme?
No.

6. How will the selected students be given scholarships?
The scholarship amount will be credited to the students’ accounts, taking into account the approved expenses incurred by the eligible students in the current year. Students who have not yet deposited the amount of tuition fee with the institute will be directly credited to the account of the institute.

7. Which rankings will be considered for selecting the scholarship?
The latest available QS World Rankings will be taken into consideration while selecting students for scholarships.

8. Is it mandatory for the employed applicants to provide a no-objection certificate from the organization employer where they are employed?
Yes.

Contact

Call : 1800 2670 007
Email : foreignscholarship.tribal [at] gmail.com